United’s first Polaris Studio flight is now bookable

The wait for United Airlines’ most premium aircraft ever is nearly over. The Chicago-based carrier has announced the first destination for its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the United Elevated interior, the nose-to-tail cabin redesign first unveiled last May that introduces the brand-new Polaris Studio suites as well as new Polaris pods with closing doors….

Yotel will join Hilton’s new Select by Hilton brand

Hilton loyalists will soon have a brand-new way to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points. On March 19, Hilton unveiled a partnership with Yotel as its first Select by Hilton brand. Yotel is known for its innovative smart-room design, including clever tech-enabled features, in affordable spaces often less than 100 square feet. The partnership will…

The 5 best destinations you can visit on an Azamara cruise

For a line with just a few ships, Azamara Cruises offers a notably wide range of itineraries. The Miami-based brand’s four nearly identical vessels — Azamara Quest, Azamara Pursuit, Azamara Journey and Azamara Onward — are often on the move from continent to continent, operating an ever-changing array of sailings to many of the world’s…

Get Clear+ for free with one of these cards

Airport security lines are an inevitable (and oftentimes stressful) part of the travel experience. Thankfully, there are programs that can speed up the long process through Transportation Security Administration screening. These include Clear+, an expedited security program available in 60 U.S. airports. Travelers with a Clear+ membership have access to unique security lanes that verify…

This Maui luxury resort is now part of Marriott — and will soon be a St. Regis

Until quite recently, The Resort at Kapalua Bay, on the northwest shore of Maui, was known as Montage Kapalua Bay, but it has since changed management and dropped its association with Montage International. Now, it has been announced that the high-end Maui resort, in agreement with Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners, is officially part of Marriott…

7 ways to get free or discounted TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear

The partial government shutdown has caused Transportation Security Administration screening lines to grow astronomically in the past month, with some waits topping three hours at busy airports. That’s why now is a great time to think about tools that can speed you through airport security faster. Among them, Clear and TSA PreCheck are the most…