When fuel prices surged earlier this year, Delta Air Lines decided to put three routes from New York City on hiatus. The carrier halted service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Houston, Memphis and St. Louis — with plans, at the time, to bring those flights back later this fall. It’s not happening….

Living in Colorado — where there are mountains, sand dunes, lakes and other natural wonders just a short drive away — I love a weekend getaway. And national parks are among my favorite places to go because they offer a variety of outdoorsy activities, whether I want to embark on a grueling hike or relax…

Marriott Bonvoy has a broader global footprint than almost any other hotel loyalty program, with properties ranging from inexpensive roadside hotels and extended-stay brands to luxury resorts and overwater villas. That scale is a major reason the program remains useful despite dynamic award pricing and some overly complicated policies. Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and…

If you have Joshua Tree National Park with its fantastical desert landscapes and Seussian-cacti on your bucket list, I have good news for you: RESET Hotel, in the heart of the desertscape — and just five minutes from the park — is now bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points. RESET is the first new property to…

Earning Delta Air Lines miles at Starbucks is about to get simpler — just like it used to be. Delta on Monday announced it’s shaking up its partnership with the coffee giant. Beginning on Aug. 5, SkyMiles members will earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all purchases at participating Starbucks locations. So if you…

While planning my recent solo trip to Lisbon, I stumbled on an interesting fact: Some hotels belong to more than one major hotel loyalty program. Such was the case with The Vintage Lisbon, which can be booked through both Hilton Honors and World of Hyatt. After double checking both websites and scrolling through photos to…

Whether it’s a deep-seated craving for peace and true quiet (perhaps in the face of always-shrieking kids), a desire to escape from never-ending stress, or your vagus nerve calling out for some TLC, the summer is a perfect time for a trip that doubles as a nervous system reset. You know, before you go totally…

For years, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has held the title of the world’s busiest airport. A big reason for its dominance: the massive Delta Air Lines operates from there. It’s why frequent Delta flyers know all too well, a Delta flight often involves a connection in Atlanta. But each of the nation’s “Big Three”…

One of the biggest misconceptions about hotel credit cards is that they’re only worth carrying if you’re fiercely loyal to that hotel chain. That’s certainly true for some premium hotel cards with hefty annual fees. But the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees) doesn’t require you to stay at Marriott frequently to…

I’ve watched the same thing happen for almost 20 years. Someone tells me they wish they could travel more using points and miles as I do, but that they assume it’s too complicated or put off even getting started. Then they take the leap. They finally sign up for a rewards card, earn a welcome…