Whether your ideal vacation involves climbing mountains, snorkeling reefs, exploring caves or hiking through ancient forests, you can do it in a national park. With the recent weakening of the U.S. dollar, domestic travel is becoming a more affordable alternative to exploring abroad. The U.S. has no shortage of stunning sights, including 400-plus national parks,…

From snowcapped peaks to sandy shorelines, there’s a lot to see when you traverse the expansive network of roadways that connect towns across the U.S. Visiting roadside attractions along the way is practically a rite of passage, in large part because they make the sometimes monotonous trip much more exciting. Some roadside attractions are conveniently…

If you’re a digital nomad or a location-independent business owner, you’re either overpaying for fragmented insurance coverage (travel, medical, etc.) or just badly underinsured. You have a health plan, travel insurance, and maybe some medical evacuation coverage. But, when you work for yourself, you lack the kind of safety net protections you get with a…

It’s a common misconception that you can’t book trendy, boutique-like hotels through major loyalty programs. But one of the most exciting brands in the space, Design Hotels, which is part of the Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem, has a slew of Instagram-worthy, independent hotels scattered around the world. Now, the Design Hotels portfolio is getting even bigger…

The American Express Platinum Card® is losing a statement credit at the end of this month. If you haven’t used it yet, now is the time to do so. Amex is saying goodbye to the Platinum card’s biannual Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit* on June 30. The news came in March, after Saks Global (the…

Even if you’re a newcomer to cruising, you’ve probably heard of Royal Caribbean‘s giant Icon Class and Oasis Class ships. They are bigger than any other cruise vessels afloat and loaded with more amenities and venues than you can imagine. Indeed, when you hear people talking about the wow factor of Royal Caribbean’s “floating megaresorts,”…

Summer is finally here, and now is the best time to plan ahead for all eventualities to ensure any upcoming travel goes smoothly. If you need to book a trip for this summer, are currently in the planning phases or already have that big trip set, add these to-do items to your checklist. Book your…

It looks like passenger protections are about to get even stronger for travelers flying in Europe. This week, leaders in the European Union agreed to a series of updates to the decades-old provision known as “EU261.” The changes could make it easier to get compensated when your flight gets delayed or canceled. Under the framework…

Chase Ultimate Rewards points, a credit card rewards currency, give cardholders access to some of the best hotel and airline redemption transfer partners in the points and miles business. Plus, Chase Travel℠, the issuer’s easy-to-use travel portal, allows you to redeem your points for bookings like rental cars, hotels, flights, tours and activities. Despite increasing…

After last year’s grand reopening of the original Waldorf Astoria New York — dubbed “the greatest of them all” by Conrad Hilton— all eyes turned to the brand’s next major moment: The Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch. Now, reservations are open for this highly anticipated opening, starting next year. And, in fact, Hilton CEO…