Holiday travel 2025: Americans think they waited too long to book, but there’s still time

We just got through Labor Day, but the winter holiday season is quickly approaching. For the second year in a row, TPG commissioned The Harris Poll to gauge Americans’ sentiments around holiday travel. One of the most shocking findings was that those surveyed think they’ve already missed the best booking window for flights. But we…

American Airlines adds new Florida city to its growing route map

Vero Beach, along Florida’s Atlantic coast, is about to get yet another big expansion in terms of air connectivity. American Airlines announced last week that it will launch nonstop flights between Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) and its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) beginning Feb. 12, 2026. This will mark the first…

Delta and Aeromexico’s joint venture ordered to end by Jan. 1

Delta Air Lines must end its deep ties to Aeromexico by January, the Trump administration ruled Monday. After a 20-month fight between the two airlines and the U.S. and Mexican governments, the U.S. Department of Transportation said it will not allow the joint venture between the two carriers to move forward. Their joint venture must…

I saved 100,000 points and $200 on a hotel stay with this 1 booking tweak

I just had a two-night weekend getaway that cost over 100,000 points less than it used to cost. It also came with, essentially, a complimentary dinner thanks to a $100 credit we used for food, along with some pretty indulgent daily breakfasts for two at no additional cost. Oh, and the best part? I still…

Carnival offers lifetime status ahead of loyalty program overhaul

Carnival Cruise Line — which recently unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its loyalty program into an airline-style model with redeemable points — announced enhancements for top-tier members Monday, including lifetime status for any members who reach the Diamond level before the new program launches in June. The adjustments come just four months after the Carnival…

Alaska Airlines partners: Who they are and how to use them

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines recently launched their joint loyalty program, Atmos Rewards. Luckily, this new program still offers access to many valuable Alaska Airlines partners, with which you can earn and redeem Atmos Rewards points. So, here’s what you should know about Alaska Airlines’ partners. Who are Alaska Airlines’ partners? Three categories of Alaska…

The St. Regis Papayago Resort just broke ground and will open in 2027

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts broke ground on a new property in Costa Rica on Monday, marking the luxury brand’s first resort in the country. When it’s complete, The St. Regis Papagayo Resort will sit on more than a quarter of a mile of beachfront in the Guanacaste province on Costa Rica’s Pacific Ocean coast….

Sophisticated design, elegant service: Why I love Viking ocean ships for cruising around the globe

It just might be the perfect cruising moment — at least for me. As I write this, I am sitting in the stylish, glass-walled lounge at the front of the Viking ocean ship Viking Saturn, my travel companion at my side. Awaiting our lips, in Schott Zwiesel crystal glasses, are martinis made with gin from…

6 lesser-known perks on the Chase Sapphire Reserve

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is widely considered one of the best travel credit cards. It features a stellar 125,000-point welcome bonus after spending $6,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months from account opening. In addition to being a points-earning workhorse, the Sapphire Reserve also features several benefits, including an…