When I finally decided to visit Peru, I knew one thing: I wanted to hike with the company that Mark Adams, my friend and fellow travel writer, used for his book Turn Right at Machu Picchu. The stories he shared about his treks and what he learned on them convinced me that those were the…

Did you know some airlines, including Air France, offer tickets that combine flights and train rides? They function much like air-only itineraries except one segment is on a train instead of a plane. Some travelers might want to do this if they are flying into a hub airport, such as Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG),…

Citi Simplicity Card overview The Citi Simplicity® Card is a straightforward card that offers an introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers upon opening a new account. However, this no-annual-fee card doesn’t offer rewards, its benefits are minimal and its variable APR rates are relatively high. Card rating*: ⭐⭐ *Card rating is based on the…

Even though I only stay at Hilton Honors properties a few times each year, I’m a fan of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card because I believe it offers far more value than its $550 annual fee (see rates and fees). I enjoy getting complimentary Hilton Diamond status as a cardmember and have redeemed…

Who am I besides just a guy who loves to travel? What do I do when I’m not on the road? What are my interests? Do I have hobbies? Since I’m more than just a writer and travel fanatic, I wanted to share a bit about who I am and what I do when I’m…

Anyone who has priced out a suite on a cruise ship knows they can be expensive. As TPG showed in a family cruise lines pricing comparison, you’ll often pay at least 50% more for a suite on a cruise vessel than for a standard cabin. Sometimes the premium can be much higher. At $11,000 a…

Hawaiian Airlines will finally send its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner to New York. The Honolulu-based carrier filed plans recently to deploy the Dreamliner on flights between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) starting in April, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson….

IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card overview The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card is IHG’s no-annual-fee card option. With this card, you could earn up to 17 points per dollar spent at IHG hotels and resorts. Plus, cardholders can also earn elevated reward rates at gas stations, on some of their monthly bills and…

World of Hyatt offers some valuable elite benefits, especially if you earn top-tier Hyatt Globalist status. But, you’ll often only get elite earnings and benefits when you book an eligible rate, which usually involves booking directly with World of Hyatt. In this guide, I’ll consider the value of elite status when you book directly with…

Cruise ship cabins have improved since the days when you bumped into walls on your way to your bathroom. However, there is still a difference between staying in a small, windowless interior space versus a room with its own balcony or even a lavish suite. For many people, it makes sense to upgrade to the…