When I first visited South America in 2013, I took a nonstop 27-hour bus ride from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Florianopolis, Brazil. I had no choice, as my backpacker budget couldn’t afford the last-minute $600 flight. Needless to say, it was a horrendous experience that I vowed never to repeat. Over a decade later, points…

Could flying as a solo traveler really cost you more than traveling with a friend, spouse or family member? In recent weeks, a report from the travel website Thrifty Traveler found a handful of major U.S. airlines often charge a higher fare for passengers traveling alone than those flying in a group of two or…

On Tuesday, JW Marriott opened the doors to its newest resort, the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa. Located in Marathi Beach near the town of Chania, this addition to JW Marriott’s portfolio of luxury properties marks the brand’s first location on the island of Crete. Related: New Marriott Bonvoy card offers: Highest-ever bonuses offering…

Next year, Finnish carrier Finnair plans to relaunch flights to Canada for the first time in a decade, making it easier to reach what has been dubbed the world’s happiest country. Starting May 4, 2026, the carrier will once again plan to fly between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Helsinki Airport (HEL) three times…

Flanked by pristine barrier islands and dotted with charming towns and federally protected national seashores, North Carolina’s coast from the Outer Banks to Wilmington makes for an idyllic road trip. Nearly the entire length of the state’s 200-mile coast is drivable, albeit with an assist from ferries in a few spots. There’s plenty along this…

If you have plans to stay at a Hyatt Place, Hyatt House or Hyatt Studios between now and Sept. 7, World of Hyatt has a great new offer for you to earn bonus points — in fact, up to 16,000 points. To get started, head to this website to register before booking a stay and…

Icelandic discounter Play Airlines will end all flights to the U.S. in October, exiting the market 3 1/2 years after betting that transatlantic flyers would flock to its low fares. Play will end flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) on Sept. 1, to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)…

A beloved resort on the beaches of San Juan, Puerto Rico, just underwent an $80.2 million renovation — and joined Marriott Bonvoy in the process. The La Concha Resort has officially joined Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Now officially known as La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, an Autograph Collection Hotel, the updated resort can be found right…

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Editor’s note: Capella Taipei provided The Points Guy with a complimentary two-night stay so that we could experience the hotel and its amenities. However, the opinions expressed within this review are those of the author alone and were not subject to review by the hotel or any other external entity. Taipei made our list of…