Denver International Airport (DEN) is climbing the ranks to become one of the world’s busiest airports — and as part of that, the airport is modernizing its security experience. On Tuesday, the airport and the Transportation Security Administration formally opened the East Security Checkpoint, which consists of 17 new screening lanes on Level 6 of…

This summer was my third trip to Portugal, but the first time I turned a stay at an aspirational property into one of my cheapest hotel bills ever. Luxury hotels in Europe can add up quickly, but two American Express cards brought the cost of four nights at a Hilton property in Porto from almost…

Whether it’s the changing colors, temperatures cooling off, or the desire to binge-watch “Gilmore Girls,” fall just hits different for some of us. To help you get ready for the season, Southwest Airlines just dropped a new fall deal offering travelers up to 40% off base fares. The sale applies to flights within the airline’s…

The all-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) offers impressive earning rates, great transfer partner options — including American Airlines AAdvantage — and a notable welcome bonus offer for new cardholders. For a limited time, you can earn 80,000 bonus Citi ThankYou Rewards points after spending $4,000 in the first three months from…

Spirit Airlines is setting its sights on the Caribbean and Central America with a two-route expansion. Later this year, the Dania Beach, Florida-based carrier will add service from its hometown hub in Fort Lauderdale to Belize City, Belize, and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Service to Belize City will commence Nov. 21 on a three-times-weekly basis….

Alaska Airlines is ramping up its global expansion in a big way. The Seattle-based carrier on Tuesday announced its two newest international destinations out of the Pacific Northwest. And the expansion includes flights to one of the top cities in Europe. Alaska also unveiled an all-new look for the planes that will carry passengers to…

The recently opened Hollywood Grande, which now occupies what was formerly the Thompson Hollywood, is set in the heart of Los Angeles’ entertainment district, with midcentury design touches that channel a bygone era. The hotel features 190 guest rooms, including 16 suites — along with a rooftop lounge and a pool — all set across…

Attention, college football fans: Bidding is now open with Choice Privileges for four VIP game-day experiences. But this news is about much more than just four experiences, as Choice plans to offer 40 VIP experiences with 15 different teams this college football season. So, here’s what you need to know. Choice Privileges college football experiences…

The era is over. Southwest Airlines is now charging bag fees for all flights, an unfortunate change for Southwest and budget flyers who enjoyed two free checked bags on all flights. Now, the best way to ensure you’ll get a free checked bag on Southwest is to apply for one of the airline’s cobranded cards….

Points, miles and credit card bonuses are what lit the travel flame for me once I entered my mid-30s and decided to prioritize travel in my life. I have more than two dozen credit card accounts on my credit report, which have fed my travel addiction and enabled me to fly in the front of…