New leadership at a beloved cruise line would presumably lead to some changes, both in the front office and onboard its ships. At Holland America, where former chief commercial officer Beth Bodensteiner stepped up to lead the line as president in 2025, some shifts are indeed in store — and some are not. Bodensteiner has…

Since its debut in 2024, the new $2 billion, ZGF-designed main terminal expansion at Oregon’s Portland International Airport (PDX) has been getting rave reviews. Both locals and visitors love the forest-like main hall filled with skylights, the live plants and trees, and the soaring 9-acre roof made of sustainably harvested Pacific Northwest wood. Presecurity amenities,…

Over the last several weeks, the points and miles world has been abuzz with the limited-time offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). We now know this welcome bonus will end next week (May 15 at 9 a.m. EDT, to be exact), so anyone who’s eligible should take advantage of it…

If one of your favorite components of a cruise vacation is a robust cocktail scene, Carnival Cruise Line has you covered. The Alchemy Bar, found on most Carnival ships, is a popular hangout among cruise passengers. It made TPG’s list of the best cruise ship bars for good reason. Here’s all you need to know…

The date is set: United Airlines’ first planes sporting its free Starlink-powered Wi-Fi will hit the skies on May 15, the carrier announced Thursday. I had a chance to try it out, and can already attest — It’s every bit as fast as advertised. Next week, travelers on a few relatively ordinary regional flights will…

Marriott is the world’s largest hotel chain, with over 9,000 properties worldwide, and when I am traveling, most of the time I find myself unlocking one of its hotel room doors. Marriott offers six cobranded credit cards between two issuers, American Express and Chase. Although I have Marriott Titanium elite status, you might be surprised…

The integration of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines is heating up. Alaska’s loyalty program — Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan — announced Thursday that it’s making some changes to its mileage award levels between Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles. Flyers will be happy to know the changes are fairly minor and don’t represent a big devaluation….

While some of the world’s dreamiest high-end all-inclusive properties have eye-popping starting price points in the four figures, there are plenty of ways to do the all-inclusive resort thing without that price tag. And, no — we’re not just talking about soggy buffets and watered-down drinks in ho-hum places: There are a surprising number of…

As home to some of the world’s most popular theme parks and one of the country’s busiest airports, Orlando visitors are no strangers to standing in long lines. But travelers transiting through Orlando International Airport (MCO) may experience a much shorter wait after their next international flight. In partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection…

Air New Zealand has announced dates and routes for its first completely revamped 787-9 Dreamliner. That means in just a couple of weeks, you can check out the airline’s brand-new seats (and carpet, curtains, entertainment systems and more). The airline overhauled all cabins — including economy, premium economy and business class — on its first…