If you’ve seen higher prices lately for redeeming your Marriott Bonvoy points, you’re not alone. Award rates have increased at several Marriott properties — but paid rates are also on the rise as well. So are you actually getting less value for your points, or do you just need more to coincide with the cash…

Taiwan-based airline EVA Air is giving its premium economy cabin a facelift, and bringing the mid-tier cabin to a new part of its fleet for the first time. The Taipei-based Star Alliance carrier on Monday unveiled its latest-generation premium economy seats, which will debut in the coming weeks. Launching on the carrier’s newest Boeing 787-9,…

Hotel elite status can provide many valuable perks, from late checkout and extra points to room upgrades and complimentary breakfast. If you struggle to earn a specific hotel elite status, jumping off the elite status hamster wheel might be appealing. Luckily, you can buy some hotel elite status tiers either outright or by adding a…

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the immeasurable impact that African Americans have had on the history and culture of the U.S. and the world. It’s a time to celebrate, learn and consciously support underrepresented groups, such as Black-owned businesses, particularly in the tourism sector. Whether looking for one of the best…

River cruising in Europe is one of those delightfully slow and easy modes of travel. You’re in a small floating hotel, gliding through calm inland waters past castles, vineyards and scenery that changes by the hour. Daily guided walking tours and other excursions provided by the river line take you to key UNESCO World Heritage…

If you’re among the more than 200 million Amazon Prime members in the U.S., chances are you spend a significant amount with the online retail giant. We’ve dug into the best cards for Amazon purchases, including cards that earn up to 5% cash back on your purchases — and that’s before factoring in any American…

Frontier Airlines is once again expanding its network at major U.S. airports. This time, the Denver-based carrier is adding three routes: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., to Harry…

Picture it: You’ve planned your upcoming cruise for months. You chose the perfect ship and itinerary, rounded out your vacation wardrobe and weeded through endless lists of dining and entertainment options. Then, you board the ship and head to the excursions desk only to discover there’s no more room on that once-in-a-lifetime adventure that was…

Marriott Bonvoy has a large footprint, so it’s not uncommon to see Marriott brands in the destinations you visit. But even if you’ve decided you want to stay at a Marriott hotel or resort, you still have to decide how to book. When deciding how to book, it may be worth considering how much value…

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