Having problems using your Hilton gift cards? Try this trick that worked for me

I’m a big Hilton loyalist. Receiving room upgrades, free breakfast and late checkout with my Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card makes me a big fan of the brand. I also hold The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, which offers quarterly credits for Hilton purchases. I and many other savvy points and miles enthusiasts…

It’s here! The giant, new MSC Cruises ship taking on Icon of the Seas has arrived in Florida

The latest contender for the title of North America’s greatest cruise ship — MSC World America — has arrived in Florida. The massive 20-deck-high vessel from MSC Cruises — one of the largest ever built by any cruise line — sailed into the Port of Miami on Monday after a multiday voyage from the shipyard…

Why the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey won an award at the 2024 TPG Awards

Last year, the seventh-annual TPG Awards recognized the best in the travel and loyalty industries. And while many of these honors came out of spirited debates among our editorial staffers, there was one credit card award that was, simply put, a slam dunk. We’re talking about the trophy for the Best New/Refreshed Credit Card of…

Delta provides a free Wi-Fi update, but it’s not all good news

There’s some mixed news about Delta Air Lines’ free, fleet-wide Wi-Fi rollout. Starting with the positive updates, the Atlanta-based carrier has officially enabled free Wi-Fi on all transatlantic voyages to and from Europe, West Africa and Israel. This means that travelers on most transatlantic flights can connect to the internet by simply signing into their…

JW Marriott Bonnet Creek vs. Grande Lakes: Which is best for your next Orlando vacation?

Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-wool theme park fan or a business traveler headed to any number of conventions in the area, many Marriott Bonvoy loyalists find themselves in Orlando on a fairly regular basis. You will be spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting accommodations. From cost-effective brands like Four Points by Sheraton to top-of-the-line…

Reasons to pick the Sapphire Preferred over the Sapphire Reserve

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) remain some of the most popular travel rewards credit cards, even years after they first came to market. That’s partly because of the variety of valuable perks they both offer, but it’s also because Chase keeps promoting…

Royal Caribbean kids club: A guide to Adventure Ocean

Royal Caribbean’s megaships provide tons of activities and entertainment to suit all ages and personalities — and that includes kids. Not only do ships provide family-friendly programming, but they also have drop-off spaces for kids and teens to hang out with peers and not their parents. On Royal Caribbean, kids clubs include the Adventure Ocean…