When dreaming of idyllic Caribbean islands, travelers often envision the pristine beaches of St. Lucia or the vibrant nightlife of Jamaica. But tucked away in the heart of the French West Indies lies a little-known paradise: Marie-Galante. This unspoiled treasure offers an authentic Caribbean experience with tranquility, natural beauty, and the taste of local culture. …

What is the biggest Carnival cruise ship? Currently, the largest Carnival ship is Carnival Jubilee, in terms of both tonnage and passenger capacity. It debuted in late 2023 and is tied for size with sister ship Carnival Celebration, which first set sail in 2022, at 183,521 gross tons and 5,374 passengers at double occupancy. It’s…

The beloved Starwood Hotels brand is officially on its comeback tour. SH Hotels & Resorts will rebrand as Starwood Hotels, the storied hotel group started by hotelier Barry Sternlicht nearly 30 years ago. The hotel group will continue to encompass luxury brands like 1 Hotels and Baccarat Hotels. Word of the rebrand was first floated…

American Airlines is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court’s decision that spelled the end of its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue. In a petition filed to the high court, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier called a nearly two-year-old ruling against the joint venture between the two airlines a “clear legal error” and…

To talk about Spirit Airlines is to tell a tale of two airlines. On the one hand, Spirit has one of the newest fleets in the skies, commendable on-time performance and low prices that can be very attractive — especially for large groups and families. But then there’s the Spirit Airlines that recently placed ninth…

After two years of meticulous restoration and renovation, one of Madrid’s most iconic hotels has a stunning new design complementing its original, historic grandeur — and a brand-new flag waving over the storied property. Introducing The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid. Previously the Westin Palace, Madrid, the hotel, which dates back to 1912, retired…

Suppose you’re looking for the best benefits a credit card can provide to travelers who frequently fly Delta. In that case, you may assume the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card would be best since it’s the top-tier cobranded Delta consumer card. However, it’s worth comparing the Delta Reserve to The Platinum Card® from American…

We all want to travel more. Whether a vacation, career break, gap year trip, there’s some trip we are always thinking about. One of the things that keeps a lot of people from achieving that dream is money. Saving money to travel can be an uphill battle but travel is not as expensive as you…

It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of the American Express® Gold Card at TPG. While the card was refreshed in late July 2024, it’s still in a Goldilocks sweet spot between premium and beginner cards, with strong earnings at restaurants and at U.S. supermarket purchases and over $400 in annual value that can help…

Capital One first added transfer partners to some of its top credit cards in 2018 — and things have only gotten better since then. With an array of new partners, enhanced transfer ratios and the launch of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card in 2021, Capital One has significantly boosted the flexibility of…