As summer turns to fall, travel plans also transition from the beach to leaf-peeping hot spots. But during peak color times, many of those places are often teeming with people. If you’d rather enjoy nature than hordes of other people, this list is for you. We’ve picked 11 lesser-known fall foliage destinations to visit between…

Many of the best travel cards confer valuable benefits. For example, some cards provide hotel elite status while others offer travel statement credits. The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer perhaps the most comprehensive benefits of any premium travel rewards cards. A key benefit is access to…

As questions swirl about the future of Spirit Airlines, JetBlue has been making a big push in the budget airline’s backyard. And it may just be getting started. Last week, JetBlue announced a major expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), ramping up service to Latin America and a handful of U.S. cities — including…

Listen up: All-inclusive resorts have changed for the better. It’s well worth considering a visit to one — whether right here in the U.S. or on the beach of Mexico — if you want a seamless vacation where you know exactly what you have to pay. Nowadays, all-inclusive resorts have great food (even multicourse tasting…

The Dominican Republic has no shortage of all-inclusive resorts to choose from in popular areas like Punta Cana. But away from the noise and crowds, there’s a new all-inclusive destination emerging in Miches, and two new resorts are ready to show travelers why they should make the 90-minute journey from the airport. Secrets Playa Esmeralda…

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is putting the finishing touches on a new $1.7 billion terminal that will open sometime in October. A joint venture of architectural and engineering firms Gensler, HDR and Luis Vidal + Architects designed the terminal, and all systems and areas have been completed and rigorously tested. “Construction and operational readiness aren’t…

With an American Express card that earns Amex Membership Rewards points, cardholders can redeem points through American Express Travel for hotels (including vacation rentals), car rentals, cruises and flights, or opt to use their points for statement credits, gift cards and more. Whether you’re a points expert or not, you can also maximize your Amex…

The long-awaited refresh of The Platinum Card® from American Express has come and gone, and now, many cardmembers, myself included, are crunching the numbers on whether they should keep or cancel their cards. Everyone’s calculus will be different, but as someone who’s been following the premium credit card space closely for the past decade, the…

If you already have one of American Express’ top-tier cards — or are considering applying — act now to maximize the new credits recently added to these cards. The The Platinum Card® from American Express just underwent a major refresh, adding credits for up to $75 in purchases at U.S. Lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets)…

The newest aircraft in the Aer Lingus fleet is the Airbus A321XLR. Designed for long, thin routes like those across the Atlantic (the “XLR” stands for “Extra Long Range”), the single-aisle jet promises the range of some wide-body aircraft with fewer seats to fill on every flight. Having flown sister airline Iberia’s A321XLR last year…