It’s been a frustrating few years for travelers applying to Global Entry, the fast-track airport service that helps passengers speed through passport control after an international flight. First came the COVID-19 pandemic, which fueled a huge backlog of applicants waiting to schedule an in-person interview — a requirement to join the program, which is operated…

The Punta Cana area of the Dominican Republic is known for its vast array of all-inclusive resorts, but this year, Marriott is changing the game with the shiny new St. Regis Cap Cana Resort. The now-open 200-room resort is an architectural stunner and design lover’s dream, with multiple restaurants and bars, family-friendly pools, adults-only spaces,…

Many hotel loyalty programs, including World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors, offer cobranded credit cards. Even if you only stay with a particular hotel brand a few times each year, you may still benefit from signing up for that program’s credit card. An annual free night certificate is one of the best perks…

Hotels change hands all the time, but ownership and operation of a property shouldn’t affect an existing booking — right? Unfortunately, we’re seeing the opposite unfold before our eyes this week. As Hyatt’s acquisition of Playa Resorts & Hotels enters its final stages, Hilton Honors members are facing last-minute cancellations for reservations booked using Hilton…

A few years back, Chase rounded out its business card line by introducing the no-annual-fee Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees), the perfect complement to the no-annual-fee Ink Business Cash® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the higher-end Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees). Even if you already…

June 13, 2025 • 2 min read You can earn 500 World of Hyatt points per Peloton ride this summer The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards,…

I caught the travel bug early when my parents moved our family from Sydney to Seattle for a year at the age of ten. I remember being fascinated by how far we’d traveled — and how long I’d sat in economy class. My passion for travel, partly inspired by periods studying and working abroad in…

American Airlines is changing how upgrades with miles work. Unfortunately, based on our first look, this appears to be a devaluation in most instances. Similar to what United announced a few weeks ago for its program, the American Airlines mileage upgrade award chart is also going away. Instead, it’s being replaced with instant upgrades, already…

When I saw the recent news that Emirates had decided to restrict first-class awards to elite Platinum, Gold and Silver members of its Emirates Skywards loyalty program, I thought my dream of flying this aspirational product with onboard bars, showers and unlimited caviar was over. I have never held, and will likely never hold, any…

If you wish you had a fairy godmother who could help you book dining reservations at Disney World and Disneyland, consider your wish granted. Disney is in the process of updating its dining reservation system to simplify planning your next trip. You may already see these changes on the Disneyland and Walt Disney World websites…