As a mom of three, I’m no stranger to the ins and outs of flying with family. I know how to disassemble and reassemble my double stroller with ninja-level precision so it will fit through the baggage scanner at security. And I am firmly in the camp that screen time rules do not exist on…

Avelo Airlines is growing its footprint with three new cities announced Tuesday as part of a broader 13-route expansion. The budget carrier will add two new domestic airports — New York’s Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) near Grand Rapids — as well as a new international airport…

For those with kids, spring break can feel like one of the most important — read: high-stress — weeks of the year. The pressure is on to match the magic of your childhood trips for your own offspring. Either way, there’s a lot to consider — a hot or cold climate, culture or adventure —…

It’s a tough news day for Southwest Airlines loyalists. We thought the worst was over when Southwest announced an end to its open-seating policy last summer, but we were wrong — Southwest has now announced an end to its beloved free-checked-bags policy. The announcement also includes other changes, such as a new “Basic” fare option,…

Southwest Airlines’ plan to start charging for checked bags may not only be good for its bottom line but also for other carriers, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said. “It’s the slaying of the sacred cow,” Kirby said at a J.P. Morgan investor conference on Tuesday, hours after Southwest unveiled the new fees. He added…

After closing in May 2024 for a multimillion-dollar renovation, the W Maldives is ready to welcome guests back with the perfect balance of serene relaxation and ocean adventure. MARRIOTT The resort’s 77 villas have been completely reimagined by the Miaja Design Group with the island nation’s natural beauty top of mind. For instance, the overwater…

There are some hotels that just keep crossing your digital path. Teasing you with an undeniable allure, giving you this sense of “I need to be there, but I just don’t know if I’ll ever make it.” For me, this hotel was Kisawa Sanctuary. My Roman Empire, if you will. I thought about it a…

Points and miles are easy to earn, but if you’ve been struggling to redeem them, particularly for premium-cabin flights, you need to know about this tool that could save you hundreds — if not thousands — of minutes, miles and dollars. Over the past few years, many third-party redemption availability platforms have sprung up, promising…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.   Whether it’s the trio of legacy airlines in the U.S. or the main airline alliances, some things just work well in threes. For example, many of us at TPG love the Chase Trifecta: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, Ink Business Preferred® Credit…

Royal Caribbean is unarguably one of the best cruise lines for kids. But that doesn’t mean all its ships are equally good for kids of all ages and interests. Every ship in Royal Caribbean‘s fleet has kid-friendly attractions, such as pools, an outdoor movie screen, a rock-climbing wall and a kids club with age-appropriate activities….