The Royal Hawaiian, an iconic part of Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach for nearly a century and one of the world’s most famous hotels, is getting an extreme makeover, just in time for its 100th birthday celebration. The hotel, also known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” turns 100 in February of 2027, and the renovations…

One of the greatest growth stories in the history of cruising continued on Thursday as Viking unveiled yet another large crop of new vessels. The 29-year-old cruise brand officially welcomed seven new ships to its fleet during an intimate naming ceremony along the waterfront of Amsterdam, bringing its grand total to 109. The addition of…

Booking a table can be the least exciting part of a night out. However, the platform you use to do it can now earn you rewards worth anything from a few cents to a delicious discount on your bill. OpenTable, DoorDash and Seated all reward you for dining out, though each takes a different approach….

The Transportation Security Administration rolled out a new program in September that allows TSA PreCheck members to travel through airport security without a ticket, harkening back to the days before 9/11, when people could greet or bid farewell to their traveling loved ones right at the gate. But now it looks like TSA plans to…

There’s a lot of news today from Southwest Airlines, including new elite status tiers and qualification requirements, a first look at its forthcoming Icon Lounges, faster ways to earn Tier Qualifying Points toward elite status and more. But there’s one change that really jumped out at me: The way you qualify for a Southwest Companion…

Many loyalty programs don’t let you transfer points to other members, while others charge a fee to move points to another member. But with World of Hyatt, members can gift points to other members for free and with few restrictions. That’s right: Hyatt members can transfer points to other members without paying a fee. And…

Since Europe launched its automated border control system, you may have heard about another new addition for travelers: The European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or ETIAS, which will require many tourists to obtain a waiver before entering most continental European countries. You may even have seen websites offering these waivers. Don’t take the bait….

Are you looking for the most activity-packed, megaresort-like Royal Caribbean cruise ships at sea? If so, you’ll want to get on one of the biggest Royal Caribbean cruise ships. These ships are, by nature, the Royal Caribbean ships with the most pools, waterslides and other top-deck activities, as well as the most onboard restaurants, bars…

The Sunshine State is in the middle of a dengue fever outbreak. Florida health officials recently reported more than 250 locally acquired dengue fever cases in 2026 so far, most of them in Hillsborough County, home to Tampa. According to the Journal of Emergency Medical Services, the outbreak “appears to be the largest in several…

Earning Choice Privileges points through stays, promotions and credit cards is relatively easy. However, once you have a stash of Choice Privileges points, you might wonder how to redeem them. As with most points and miles, the value you’ll get when redeeming Choice points will vary. TPG’s October 2026 valuations peg the value of Choice…