It’s officially that time of year. The temperatures are plummeting, the hot tea is flowing and flu season is here. But that’s not the only illness looming over travelers this holiday season. According to Dr. Waleed Javaid, epidemiologist and director of infection prevention and control at Mount Sinai Downtown, “Currently, there is a mix of…

“Who does laundry on a cruise?” I asked myself while looking at the list of loyalty perks afforded to me by my Diamond status with Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society program. As it turns out, I’ve spent years earning perks I wasn’t properly leveraging. I vowed that would change, starting with my most recent…

Planning a winter getaway at the last minute can be tricky to navigate, and it’s easy to think you’ll need to pay above and beyond standard prices. Flights, accommodations and activities seem to skyrocket in price the closer you get to your travel dates. Related: 11 great European destinations to visit in winter The good…

America’s second-busiest airport is getting a new nonstop flight to Taiwan. Next November, Taiwanese carrier EVA Air will launch nonstop service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to its Taipei home base, the airline said this week. The new flights will give the Star Alliance carrier a seventh U.S. gateway and a new destination…

The Transportation Security Administration expects Tuesday, Nov. 26, to be one of the busiest days of the year at U.S. airports, followed closely by Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Sunday after Thanksgiving could be the busiest day ever. “The Sunday following Thanksgiving is historically our busiest day of the year,” TSA Administrator David Pekoske said in…

JetBlue has arguably some of the best snacks among domestic airlines and offers free inflight Wi-Fi and the most legroom in economy — what’s not to love? Here, we’ve picked the top credit cards that fit various lifestyles of loyal JetBlue flyers, including three cobranded options from Barclays and three general travel cards. Comparing the…

A stay at Loews Royal Pacific Resort can take much of the stress out of a Universal Orlando Resort theme park vacation — but it’s going to cost you. The main reason my family booked this hotel is because of the valuable theme park perks that come with a stay here, such as an included…

“Is it Gate 22 in Terminal 1, Terminal 5 or Terminal 8?” That’s the question that Jessica Forse doesn’t want travelers to ask when the transformation at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is complete. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages and oversees the airport, is expected to…

It’s easy to run up a monster bill ordering wine, beer and mixed drinks by the glass on a cruise ship. The cost of alcoholic drinks on cruise vessels — particularly cocktails — can be pricey. But for those who regularly order several alcoholic drinks a day when cruising, there’s a way to save: a…

A family skiing vacation can get very expensive very quickly. Thankfully, if you’re savvy about where you ski, there are some great ways to save money on your kids’ ski passes. There are many ski resorts throughout the U.S. where kids can ski for free or, at least, for a reduced price. Many mountains and…