Looking to see a wide range of Alaska’s most famous wilderness areas in a single trip? A “cruisetour” organized by Princess Cruises could be the answer. The California-based cruise company has long been the leader in Alaska cruisetours, which pair a cruise along the state’s southeastern coast with overland touring into its rugged interior. Princess…

Accessing an airport lounge can make traveling much more enjoyable by providing a quiet space to work, free Wi-Fi and complimentary food and drinks. Some lounges even provide top-tier amenities like showers, kids’ areas and quiet rooms. While access to airport lounges typically requires payment, several of the best rewards cards include airport lounge access…

Marriott announced the termination of its agreement and partnership with Sonder, a group of apartment-style accommodations and boutique hotels, in an unexpected press release published on Nov. 9, 2026. The press release stated that the licensing agreement between the two hotel companies “is no longer in effect due to Sonder’s default.” This means that Sonder…

Like most travelers, I’d prefer to fly in business class or premium economy versus regular economy on long-haul flights. Although the buy-up to premium economy is often steep, whether paying with cash or redeeming miles, I’ve found a few cases recently where it was surprisingly affordable and well worth the extra money, points or miles….

From shaking up its West Coast hubs to charting a new path as a global airline, it’s a time of big change for Alaska Airlines. In just over a year since acquiring Hawaiian Airlines, the Seattle-based carrier has debuted its new combined Atmos Rewards loyalty program and rolled out a premium credit card. It has…

This weekend’s travel woes are shaping up to be even worse than expected. Staffing issues at dozens of air traffic control facilities across the country are fueling flight delays at many of the nation’s largest airports. It’s led to hundreds of cancellations beyond what the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut — and thousands…

If you stay at a hotel even semi-frequently, a cobranded hotel card can be a great option. These hotel cards have annual fees that range from zero to several hundred dollars. Although cards with annual fees tend to have better earning rates, no-annual-fee options still provide value. Two big hotel chains, Marriott and Hilton, each…

As the end of the year approaches, Christmas markets are a surefire way to put you in a festive mood. While Europe has a longer-standing tradition, these magical markets have gained popularity in the U.S. thanks to their Instagram-worthy displays, an abundance of spiced wine, and a large selection of handcrafted toys and ornaments. Christmas…

Everything about Alaska is supersized. Staggering in beauty and scale, the state offers 36,000 miles of glacier-strewn coastline. Lakes outnumber people. Bears, caribou and moose roam the wilderness. You’ll also find North America’s tallest peak, Mount Denali, as well as the country’s largest bald eagle population. A coastal cruise will bring you face-to-face with whales,…

We all know how the story goes: You get to the airport and have to find your way to your airline check-in desk, show your ID and drop your checked bags off. Then, you find your way to the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint, place all your belongings on the scanner, retrieve them and find your…