South Pacific cruise specialist Paul Gauguin Cruises only operates one small ship, the 330-passenger Paul Gauguin, but it has a loyalty program worthy of a much bigger cruise brand. The Paul Gauguin Society, as it’s called, has multiple status tiers that come with such valuable perks as significant discounts on cruises, onboard spending credits and…

If the annual fee just came due for one of your travel rewards cards, you may find it difficult to justify the expense if you’re not getting enough value in return. If you can’t maximize the card’s benefits, earning rates or redemption opportunities, there may be an option besides paying the annual fee, canceling your…

American Express cardholders will get a chance to enjoy a slew of special offers during American Express Member Week with a five-day event March 17-21. The last time American Express offered a Member Week event was October 2023, when we saw a cornucopia of cool experiences and statement credits with travel brands, including Delta Air…

Bahamasair is eyeing an order for new jets that could grow its fleet and expand nonstop flight opportunities to the island nation. “The main aircraft that we’re looking at is the Airbus [A]220,” Tracy Cooper, CEO of Bahamasair, said at the Routes Americas conference in Nassau, Bahamas, on Monday. The airline is considering an order…

If you have an upcoming international trip, you need to check — and double check — your passport’s expiration date. Even if your passport doesn’t expire for several months, entry requirements differ from country to country. Most countries require at least six months of passport validity to grant a traveler entry. You may think you’re…

Marriott is getting ready to make a splash in the Dominican Republic: The world’s first all-inclusive W resort is now taking reservations. Welcoming guests starting April 15, the W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive is set to reimagine what we know about all-inclusive resorts. It’ll bring the W brand’s playful sense of luxury and lifestyle-forward hospitality…

Happy 25th birthday to JetBlue Airways. To celebrate, the New York City-based airline is back with its annual birthday sale, which offers five days of travel deals. Monday’s deal offers JetBlue Card holders the opportunity to earn up to 5,000 bonus TrueBlue points when they meet minimum spending requirements, including on airfare and JetBlue Vacations…

Marriott Bonvoy is the loyalty program for over 30 hotel brands. Marriott hotel brands offer almost 9,100 properties in 142 countries and territories. If you have Marriott elite status, you’ll enjoy extra perks when you stay at properties across the program’s portfolio. Marriott elite status can be extremely valuable to frequent travelers. Here’s what you…

While the U.S. dollar is accepted in some countries, you’ll often need to withdraw money in the local currency when you’re overseas and have a credit card on you for situations where the local currency (in cash) is the only accepted form of payment. Think of taxi rides, the corner store, tips and excursions. You…

Avianca’s LifeMiles program has increased redemption costs on many popular routes just six months after increasing Europe rates. As first reported by Loyalty Lobby, the Bogota, Colombia-based loyalty program has increased mileage costs operated by Star Alliance partners, including United, Eva Air and ANA, without warning. There are increases across the board. Here is what…