Kathy Williams had May 7 circled on her calendar: It was the day she’d scheduled a flight. It was also the day the Transportation Security Administration’s stricter new ID rules were set to take effect. Months went by with no luck getting her Real ID. “You couldn’t get an appointment,” Williams said. “It didn’t matter…

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To celebrate its 1 millionth U.S. hotel room — and hop on the recent “vacation roulette” trend — Marriott has introduced a new promotion: Marriott Bonvoy Roulette. From now through May 26, Marriott Bonvoy members can spin a virtual wheel for a chance to win prizes like 25,000 points, 45,000 points or a two-night stay…

The St. Regis Aruba Resort provided TPG with a complimentary three-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. One look at the bright blue waters…

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Many major airlines have realistic flight simulators on their campuses that they use to train pilots. These simulators are usually fully booked around the clock for training, but American Airlines has carved out a four-hour block in one of its Boeing 787 simulators this summer for a special experience…

The U.S. airline industry’s newest companion pass just launched, allowing passengers to purchase a ticket and bring a friend or family member along for free (though you’ll need to pay the associated taxes and fees). Frontier Airlines went live with its new buy-one, get-one perk for frequent flyers who qualify for top-tier elite status in…

One if by land, two if by sea … four if by Dominican budget airline Arajet? The discount carrier that made its U.S. debut in April will add Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to its burgeoning route map beginning Nov. 30. The flights from Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) will operate four days…

Disney is about to enter “a whole new world” with the announcement of its seventh theme park in the United Arab Emirates. On Wednesday, The Walt Disney Company announced its plans to create a Disney theme park on the waterfront of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. According to a Disney Parks Blog post, the new…

Hyatt acquired Standard International in late 2024. Ever since, we’ve wondered exactly how the Standard International brands — The Standard Hotels, Bunkhouse Hotels, Peri Hotels, The StandardX and The Manner — would integrate into the World of Hyatt program. Now, we have some answers. Integration timeline for Standard International properties Integrating brands and even specific…

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