If you’re looking for a premium travel rewards credit card, two popular options are likely to pop up in your search: the recently refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. These cards vary when it comes to annual fees, earning rates and benefits. And, of…

For Swiss International Air Lines, Flight LX52 from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on Thursday was not just any other flight. LX52 was the long-haul debut of the carrier’s new Airbus A350-900 and Swiss Senses onboard product that, after years of work and delay, finally took place. None of that apparently…

If you’re used to cruising in the Caribbean, shore excursion prices on your Alaska cruise might surprise you. Want to take a helicopter ride to the top of a glacier to enjoy a dogsled ride? It’ll cost upward of $700 per person. Excited about an authentic Alaska fishing experience? That’s a more than $500 tour….

World of Hyatt points are among my treasured currencies from the points and miles ecosystem. And on a recent trip to Morocco — which was on TPG’s Where to Go in 2025 list — for the inaugural of Delta Air Lines’ new flight from Atlanta to Marrakech, World of Hyatt points proved their worth again:…

“Is this really necessary?” I asked the tour guide as he handed me an insulated full-body suit. We — that is, me and about a dozen of my fellow cruise ship passengers, most of them around retirement age — were about to embark on a 90-minute scenic boat ride around the coast of British Columbia’s…

La Compagnie has made a name for itself as the world’s only all-business-class airline. It has also become known for its annual “Blue Friday” sale, when it offers discounted fares during the busy Black Friday shopping weekend. Taking its cue from the carrier’s distinctive baby blue aircraft livery, the sale returns for another year, but…

The holidays are just around the corner once again — and more so than in previous years, it’s shaping up to be a record travel season with big crowds and delayed flights. You’ve probably booked your flights and hotels by now, and if you have not, you should. However, it’s not yet too late to…

The new Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, is among the Dominican Republic’s latest all-inclusive hotel openings, and it’s Hilton’s first Curio Collection all-inclusive resort on the island. The Playa Esmeralda area surrounding the northeastern Dominican town of Miches is quickly becoming a hot spot of new resort openings — including…

Planning to fly during the holidays but aren’t quite sure what’s allowed in your carry-on bag? Wondering if you can pack all your gifts in your checked luggage? Curious whether you can bring holiday food and treats on board? Never fear; AskTSA is here. The Transportation Security Administration has a text-based option for mobile phones…

Icy Strait Point will be your favorite cruise port in Alaska — or your least favorite. You might love the densely forested setting of Chichagof Island, which has the world’s highest bear population per square mile and is surrounded by waters teeming with wildlife — an ideal destination for touring. Within Icy Strait Point, you…