Four years ago, Breeze Airways was a brand-new startup airline. Early next year, it will fly outside the United States for the first time. In a long-awaited announcement Thursday, Breeze revealed it secured regulatory approval to launch international service. With that, the low-cost carrier unveiled plans to launch more than a half dozen flights to…

Alaska Airlines’ new Atmos Rewards loyalty program has preserved what made the former Mileage Plan program so beloved: a published partner award chart with terrifically reasonable redemption rates, distance-based sweet spots and free one-way stopovers. Pair that with a new premium credit card with a huge welcome offer, and there’s never been a better time…

I grew up just outside of Philadelphia, and I often seek out small-town travel experiences. Maine — specifically the state’s charming coastal towns — has always been on my bucket list of places I’ve wanted to explore. Fresh off the heels of the peak summer travel months, I found myself in the small, idyllic seaside…

The Platinum Card® from American Express raised its annual fee to $895 (see rates and fees) in its latest refresh. However, American Express also added more benefits to the card’s long list of perks. As an Amex Platinum cardmember, you earn 5 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or via American…

River cruises are known for their inclusions, from alcoholic beverages to gratuities and even select shore excursions in each port of call. But how much does a river cruise actually cost? It depends on where you go and which cruise line you book. Some, like Uniworld and Tauck, offer an all-inclusive product that offers unparalleled…

Points and miles open up travel opportunities that, quite frankly, may be out of reach for many. And while you may want your redemptions to always be luxurious, not all of them are going to be. There are times when using points for a practical redemption, like on standard hotel accommodations, can save you boatloads…

Chase Aeroplan Credit Card overview Chase’s Aeroplan® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is one of our favorite cobranded airline credit cards, offering award flexibility and valuable airline benefits. With its strong earning rate and incentives to spend on the card beyond earning the welcome bonus, the Aeroplan card is worth considering for many points…

From the top deck of Riviera Rose, sipping a glass of chilled white port, I watched the sun spill across the Douro River’s terraced vineyards, turning Portugal’s famed river of gold to molten silver. It was a scene worthy of a postcard — and exactly the kind of moment river cruising delivers so well. If…

As we reported exclusively last week, the legendary Park Hyatt Tokyo is reopening this coming December after a major overhaul. The hotel made famous in the movie “Lost in Translation” closed in May 2024, and its reopening has been eagerly anticipated. We learned the hotel will reopen Dec. 9, and reservations opened Wednesday. In great…

I rarely redeem Choice Privileges points for stays within the U.S., as I’ve found I can get better value when redeeming for stays overseas. While I usually redeem Choice points for stays in major Japanese cities like Tokyo and Osaka, I’ve also gotten good value within Europe. When searching for the best hotels to book…