New York gets first-ever nonstop flights to Puglia, Italy

Travelers looking for something a little off the beaten path have a new flight option to Italy’s Puglia region, an area known for its proximity to the Adriatic Sea, delectable food and historic medieval architecture. Neos, the airline owned by Italian travel company Alpitour, will launch what it says is the first-ever nonstop service between…

Las Vegas airport to host pop-up Marriage License Bureau for Valentine’s Day

With 5 million weddings under its belt, Las Vegas has earned its reputation as the Wedding Capital of the World. Couples can get married in a drive-thru, at the Mob Museum, at Denny’s, or with “Elvis” or a variety of other celebrities as the officiants. But before they can get hitched, every couple needs a…

Bilt considers points for mortgage payments and a new premium card

If you’re a Bilt cardholder, check your email. The renter-favorite rewards program sent out a survey to get feedback on potential upcoming changes to the Bilt card lineup — and there’s plenty to be excited about … especially if you’ve been hoping for a way to earn rewards while paying your mortgage. When the Bilt…

Exclusive: Thompson Miami Beach opening this summer

Hyatt’s Thompson brand is a staple of the lifestyle hotel category with locations in popular cities around the world like Nashville; Palm Springs, California; Savannah, Georgia; and New York. This summer, Thompson is opening its doors to the sun and the sand of one of the country’s most popular hotel destinations: Miami Beach, Florida —…

Wi-Fi on cruise ships: What you need to know about internet use on board

When I first began writing about cruising three decades ago, the typical internet connection at sea wasn’t just slow. It was glacial. You’d click on a website only to experience many seconds of frustration. Maybe the page would come up. Maybe it wouldn’t. Maybe the cruise would end while you were still sitting there. Thankfully,…