If you hold an American passport, you’re probably used to traveling internationally with relative ease. You may be surprised, then, to learn that several countries require Americans to jump through some hoops to visit. As of January 2026, at least 20 countries require American citizens to obtain either a tourist visa or another form of…

Citi ThankYou Rewards points can unlock dream trips and fantastic travel experiences, and many of Citi’s proprietary cards earn these points at a quick rate. Best of all? You don’t have to shell out hundreds in annual fees to collect a stash of ThankYou Rewards points. The no-annual-fee Citi Strata℠ Card (see rates and fees)…

In Tokyo, luxury hotels are a dime a dozen, and visitors have their pick of name-brand properties like Edition, Four Seasons, Aman (and the first of Aman’s new “little-sister brand,” Janu), among many others. So, when I first learned last year that JW Marriott was finally entering the mix, I was curious about how the…

Semiprivate charter carrier JSX has a new fleet of turboprop planes and a hunch that Americans might want to fly on them. So, where will travelers see the new aircraft? JSX’s top executive knows exactly where he’d like to send them. The carrier has its eyes on flights between San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)…

Marriott elite status offers some impressive benefits to frequent travelers. But the perks get particularly compelling once you accrue at least 50 elite nights in a calendar year. At this point, you’ll unlock Marriott Platinum Elite status, but you’ll also get the ability to pick a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit. You can select one Marriott…

There’s big news in the small-ship cruise world: Azamara Cruises has announced plans to renovate and relaunch its fleet of four ships over the coming years. The cruise line is known for its small ships (holding fewer than 700 passengers each) and intimate feel. Azamara cruises often dock in smaller, unexpected locales around the globe…

This year has started with a bang for those who like to earn points on their rent — or now, even mortgages — with the much-anticipated Bilt 2.0 launch. This launch included the introduction of three new credit cards and a new system that layers in a secondary rewards currency, Bilt Cash, alongside the Bilt…

What are the best adults-only cruises — the ones that not only ban kids but cater to grown-up tastes and interests? You may be asking because you just spent time on a megaship where the kids took over the pools and hot tubs (not to mention the elevators), much to your chagrin. Or, you might…

Make 2026 the year you stop hoarding points for “someday” and book that trip. In a time of uncertainty at home and abroad, travel is one of the most potent ways we can continue to connect with other people, cultures and communities across the globe. Whether you want to maximize your miles for a can’t-miss…

Windstar is making waves in the small luxury cruise space with the debut of its seventh ship. The first new-build vessel for the line in three decades, Star Seeker, was unveiled in a naming ceremony at the Port of Miami on Thursday night. Designed to be intimate and upscale, Star Seeker is an all-suite ship…