If you frequently travel internationally, you’ve likely come to depend on Global Entry. If you are unfamiliar with the program, put simply, Global Entry gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad — and is worth applying for if you’re a frequent traveler and want to make your travels that…

South Pacific cruise specialist Paul Gauguin Cruises only operates one small ship, the 330-passenger Paul Gauguin, but it has a loyalty program worthy of a much bigger cruise brand. The Paul Gauguin Society, as it’s called, has multiple status tiers that come with such valuable perks as significant discounts on cruises, onboard spending credits and…

If the annual fee just came due for one of your travel rewards cards, you may find it difficult to justify the expense if you’re not getting enough value in return. If you can’t maximize the card’s benefits, earning rates or redemption opportunities, there may be an option besides paying the annual fee, canceling your…

American Express cardholders will get a chance to enjoy a slew of special offers during American Express Member Week with a five-day event March 17-21. The last time American Express offered a Member Week event was October 2023, when we saw a cornucopia of cool experiences and statement credits with travel brands, including Delta Air…

Bahamasair is eyeing an order for new jets that could grow its fleet and expand nonstop flight opportunities to the island nation. “The main aircraft that we’re looking at is the Airbus [A]220,” Tracy Cooper, CEO of Bahamasair, said at the Routes Americas conference in Nassau, Bahamas, on Monday. The airline is considering an order…

If you have an upcoming international trip, you need to check — and double check — your passport’s expiration date. Even if your passport doesn’t expire for several months, entry requirements differ from country to country. Most countries require at least six months of passport validity to grant a traveler entry. You may think you’re…