Are group tours for me? Until a few weeks ago, I would have said no — at least for trips to most mainstream destinations. I like traveling on my own. But then I spent seven days exploring Scotland on a Globus motorcoach tour with a few dozen travelers I had never met before. To my…

Bankrupt Spirit Airlines may yet get the merger it seeks. The Dania Beach, Florida-based discounter told investors earlier in October that it is “actively engaged in discussions with a number of interested counterparties.” In non-Wall Street speak: Spirit is talking to other companies about a potential merger or takeover. A merger or sale of Spirit’s…

The holiday season is all about being together with your closest friends and family. But when those loved ones don’t live nearby, you may have to fly to visit them. Or maybe you’re the type to throw tradition out the window altogether and instead celebrate the holidays in a far-flung destination. Either way, the holiday…

Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is aimed at travelers who fly American Airlines about once per quarter. It’s best suited to semi-frequent flyers who can maximize the companion certificate, checked bag benefit and lounge passes. However, it’s less compelling for travelers seeking stronger earning…

The Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills has been on my hotel bucket list for years, and a recent trip to Japan was the perfect opportunity to visit what turned out to be a very special hotel. The hotel’s location isn’t touristy; rather, it sits in a bustling business district developed and built up over the past…

Lyft is rolling out a new way for frequent riders to earn a small rebate on their everyday trips. The company’s new Lyft Cash Rewards program, launched today, lets users earn up to 5% back when they preload Lyft Cash onto their accounts. But before you rush to load your balance, there are some important…

By one measure, at least, Viking now rules the cruise world. The fast-growing cruise brand officially welcomed nine new ships to its fleet on Tuesday during an upbeat naming ceremony in Basel, Switzerland, bringing its total to 103. The addition of the new vessels, all designed for river cruising, puts Viking firmly ahead of cruise…

Generation Z, listen up: If you’re a frequent traveler and haven’t yet entered the world of points and miles, you’re missing out. Collecting points and miles doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive or confusing. Take it from me, a Gen Zer myself, who was initially intimidated by everything other than my cash-back cards. With some…

Italy’s ITA Airways has big growth plans. Since becoming part of the Lufthansa Group in January, the airline has pivoted. It has synced schedules with Lufthansa and linked its Volare loyalty program with the group’s loyalty program, Miles & More. Additionally, the carrier departed the SkyTeam alliance in favor of Star Alliance and applied to…

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about to begin its last big terminal project ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Terminal 5, known as “Delta’s Oasis at LAX” when it opened in its current form in 1988, is being demolished and completely rebuilt as a modern concourse with all the amenities travelers expect today….