Thanks to high amounts of winter rainfall, California may be lucky enough to enjoy another superbloom in 2026. Normally, the state only experiences superblooms — rare events in which countless dormant wildflowers bloom simultaneously — once every decade or so. However, there was a superbloom as recently as 2023, and those bright orange blooms might…

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a favorite at TPG, thanks to its impressive range of statement credits and perks. One of the card’s standout benefits is up to $200 in Hilton statement credits per calendar year. Let’s dive into this benefit and how it compares to similar statement credits offered by some…

Are you ready to plan your first vacation of 2026? Delta Air Lines just launched a three‑day award flash sale to some terrific transatlantic destinations, including Dublin; Barcelona; Madrid; and Marrakech, Morocco. Most of the best prices are out of New York-area airports, but there are some nice discounts available from other departure cities. The…

How much should you tip on a cruise? It’s a question that trips up many first-timers. That’s because some cruise lines tack daily service fees onto passenger bills — yet many travelers still hand out additional cash gratuities, either as a matter of course or for exemplary service. The extra cost of the automatic gratuity…

In my life as a traveler and travel journalist, Singapore has long eluded me, though the city-state (and its famed Singapore Airlines) has always been front of mind. Ahead of a work trip to Japan at the end of 2025, I finally had the chance to visit (though, sadly, not in one of Singapore Airlines’…

Listen up, World of Hyatt fans: The program is back with a Bonus Journeys event that could help you earn some valuable points for your next trip. Through April 15, World of Hyatt members can earn 3,000 bonus points for every three eligible nights, up to 21,000 bonus points, at Hyatt hotels and resorts around…

Canada’s Porter Airlines will land in Nashville this spring. The Toronto-based carrier known for its spokescritter, Mr. Porter the raccoon, will launch a daily flight from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) on May 11. Service will be flown with a De Havilland Dash 8-Q400 with 78 economy seats. “Nashville…

Want a Disney credit card that gives you an annual statement credit on Disney theme park tickets? Maybe you’d like one that offers exclusive annual benefits, like earning 200 bonus Disney Rewards Dollars after spending $2,000 per anniversary year on U.S. Disney cruises or Disney resort stays? Or, perhaps you just want a Disney credit…

JetBlue’s first-ever airport lounge, BlueHouse, has been open for a little more than a month at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Entry rules are tight, as the carrier hopes to avoid the overcrowding that’s become a staple at so many airport lounges. From the outset, JetBlue is limiting BlueHouse access to its…

Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass, which allows you to bring a friend for nearly free (you have to pay the taxes and fees) on unlimited flights, is one of the most valuable assets in the world of points and miles. It typically takes a lot of Southwest flights and/or credit card spending to nab one of…