Fresh off its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines last year, Alaska Airlines is gearing up to announce a “beautiful new international experience” — likely on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliners Hawaiian ordered before the two carriers merged. The reveal is expected later this year, executives said Monday, moments before Alaska and Hawaiian jointly launched their first…

Things sometimes go wrong on cruises. Even a minor medical incident can undo all your careful planning. What happens when you’re in the middle of the ocean or in a foreign country where your cruise ship is docked and you find yourself in need of a doctor? It’s happened to me twice, and I have…

Gone are the days of Spirit Airlines being the quintessential ultra-low-cost carrier. As the Dania Beach, Florida-based carrier emerges from bankruptcy, Spirit has upended its commercial strategy, which used to revolve around charging hefty fees. Nowadays, the carrier’s fares and packages look more like a traditional airline — and Spirit just announced a few more…

In this guide, I’ve rounded up my top picks for the six best credit cards with airport lounge access — cards that can seriously elevate your travel experience the next time you fly. Personally, I love spending time in airport lounges. They’re perfect for relaxing, recharging your devices (and yourself) and enjoying complimentary food and…

Nearly a decade since Polaris was introduced, United Airlines is out with its next-generation business-class experience. After weeks of anticipation, the Chicago-based carrier has officially unveiled the all-new cabins that will debut on its upcoming Boeing 787 Dreamliner deliveries later this year. Dubbed the United Elevate interior, the new cabins introduce major upgrades in the…

Dis-loyalty — the not-so-traditional hotel membership program of lifestyle brands like The Hoxton, Mondrian and SLS — is back with a new sale, offering members 35% off stays this summer. Unlike many hotel loyalty programs that require accruing elite night credits and meeting spending thresholds to earn status, Dis-loyalty is a paid “travel and food…

At TPG, we love the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). It was the first travel rewards credit card for many of us and remains one of the cards we can’t live without. We love that it earns versatile Chase Ultimate Rewards points and has our backs if something goes wrong while we’re…

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, located in the dreamy North Male Atoll, is one of those bucket list hotels that captures the hearts of its guests and keeps them dreaming of returning for years to come (one look at photos of the property, and you can probably see why). So the fact that this resort is…

Small-business owners seeking a business card have plenty of great options to choose from. But if you’re looking for a business card that offers premium perks, you might want to consider two top options: the Capital One Venture X Business and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. Both cards earn their own respective transferable…

The brand-new Park Hyatt Johannesburg is now accepting reservations just under three months before it is set to open in the South African city. The highly anticipated property, which is a conversion of the Winston Hotel and sits by the popular Rosebank area of the city, is accepting reservations for stays starting Aug. 1, according…