Cruise boarding times: How early should you arrive for a cruise?

The big day is approaching, and you’re finally getting ready to head to the cruise port and board your ship. How can you ensure you’re prepared to start your vacation on the right foot? You’ll need a plan for getting to the port and some knowledge about the embarkation process, including your cruise ship boarding…

This popular hotel in Peru is joining IHG — and you can book from 25,000 points per night

Feb. 05, 2025 • 3 min read IHG ups its luxury and lifestyle game in Peru — starting at 25,000 points per night 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…

Things to consider when booking a corporate retreat — and why TPG chose Monterey

When you hear about a company retreat, you might imagine traveling to an urban destination with massive hotel complexes just to sit for hours in windowless conference rooms and spend evenings schmoozing over room-temperature drinks. You probably don’t imagine jetting off to a charming, nature-filled town along the Pacific Ocean. However, in 2024, TPG skipped…

A guide to lounge access with the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum

Editors note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Many of the best travel cards confer valuable benefits. For example, some cards provide hotel elite status while others offer travel statement credits. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer perhaps the most…

Google Flights Explore: How to find cheap flights anywhere in the world

Google Flights Explore stands among the best-kept secrets when it comes to finding cheap flights, in my opinion. Many may have some basic familiarity with Google Flights in general — but once you know how to use Explore to find deals, it’s a whole other game. Let’s dig deeper into the tool and how you…

JetBlue Business Card review: Full details

JetBlue Business Card overview The JetBlue Business Card comes with a great return on JetBlue purchases and an anniversary bonus that helps justify the card’s annual fee. Plus, the card’s free checked baggage allowance, award redemption rebate and savings on eligible inflight purchases make it highly valuable for the airline’s loyal business flyers. Card Rating*:…