It’s a good day for World of Hyatt members, with the Chicago-based hotel chain taking another step forward in the expansion of its all-inclusive portfolio. Hyatt and Grupo Piñero, the owner of Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, have officially inked their partnership after announcing a joint venture earlier this year. The long-term strategic venture, based…

It’s no secret among Philadelphia locals that Fishtown is one of the city’s buzziest neighborhoods these days. What started as a small fishing village in the 1700s — hence the name — became a working-class hub of the commercial shad-fishing industry over the next two centuries. North Front Street is the western boundary of Fishtown…

My first walk through Carnival Legend left me thinking, “Girrrl, 22 looks good on you!” A well-used ship over 20 years old often begins to show a few wrinkles, not only in minor damage and dated color palettes but also in lagging innovations and improvements. Carnival Cruise Line did a good job of overhauling both…

If you’re an avid business traveler or an enthusiastic globe-trotter, achieving Delta Air Lines Million Miler status demonstrates your unwavering loyalty to the Delta SkyMiles program and rewards you with lifelong Delta Medallion status. Only a small fraction of Delta SkyMiles members will attain Million Miler status, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth striving…

Of all the Trusted Traveler Programs, Global Entry is perhaps the least well known. If you are unfamiliar with Global Entry, it gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad through automated kiosks at more than 75 airports. How Global Entry works SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY Global Entry is most…

If you are a frequent forward-cabin flyer, you come to expect certain things: a comfortable and spacious seat, reliable Wi-Fi, and a quality meal with an accompanying cocktail. These amenities are commonplace at 35,000 feet, but a new tourism company is about to take the luxury flight experience to all-new heights — 100,000 feet, to…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again — the time of year when the sun goes down early, the scent of hot cocoa and peppermint fills the air, warm sweaters keep you cozy and you realize it’s definitely time for a vacation. If you’re looking for a true winter escape, where the falling…

Saving money is on everyone’s to-do list. I mean, just look around at the cost of things. The good news is that if you have an American Express card, it’s actually easy to do so with a few simple clicks. From premium travel cards to cash-back cards and more, Amex has a diverse lineup of…

This holiday season, it’s been severe thunderstorms — not snow or ice — that have proven to be main hurdle for the millions of travelers headed to airports. And more trouble could be brewing. Stormy weather snarled air traffic on Thursday at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the nation’s second busiest airport — and…

Colombian airline Avianca is plotting a big U.S. expansion in 2025. The Bogota-based carrier announced five new proposed routes Thursday, each of which would bring new nonstop Latin American flights to the state of Florida. As part of Avianca’s planned expansion, the carrier would launch its first-ever service from Tampa International Airport (TPA). And, it…