Thinking about booking your first cruise? The sheer range of choices can be daunting. There are more than two dozen lines marketing to North Americans — no two alike. The list of brands includes everything from giant companies such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line, which are household names, to lesser-known small-ship operators such…

Members of American Airlines AAdvantage have a new option in South America via budget airline JetSmart. AAdvantage members can earn miles — including tier Loyalty Points — on all flights operated by the Chilean discount airline. And, importantly, they can earn points on trips booked directly with JetSmart and unconnected to a flight on American…

If you feel like life is more expensive right now, you aren’t wrong. Inflation has risen and softened, yet the prices of everyday items continue to stay high. With that in mind, we’re sharing tips and tricks on earning extra rewards, cash back or discounts on your daily spending to help offset high prices. Credit…

I’ve never been one of those travelers who goes crazy for gear. I like to pack light and keep things simple. That means no fancy drones, hefty DSLR cameras, bulky headphones, GoPros, or chunky hiking boots. If it doesn’t fit in my 40L backpack, it stays home. It’s why you hardly ever see me write…