After a much-delayed rollout, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will finally require American travelers to carry a Real ID for domestic airport travel starting this spring. Beginning in May, regular driver’s licenses will no longer pass muster for TSA security. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Real ID requirement to ensure…

The Maldives just got even dreamier for folks with Marriott Bonvoy points to burn: The second JW Marriott in the country is now open. Located a mere 15 minutes via speedboat from Male’s Velana International Airport (MLE), the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort sits right on the atoll’s largest lagoon. Accommodations at the resort…

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JetBlue Airways will exit one of the nation’s most iconic business routes. The New York-based carrier filed plans this week to stop flying between New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in late April, as first flagged by Ishrion Aviation and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. JetBlue currently operates this…

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is America’s second busiest airport and one of its largest hubs. Travelers today can get from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Fiji with one quick stop at DFW; a route that 20 years ago would have taken three or more flights to complete. Nadi International Airport (NAN) is one of DFW’s…

Southwest Airlines is giving flyers a few new options as it extends its schedule through Nov. 1. The Dallas-based carrier announced Thursday that it was adding two new routes as part of its schedule extension. The new routes are San Diego to Fresno, California, and Austin to Jacksonville, Florida. Both of the new routes take…

Packing for a cruise can be complicated, especially for first-timers who aren’t 100% sure what to expect. The task is made even more stressful because you can’t run to the nearest shopping mall to pick up something you forgot when you’re sailing in the middle of the ocean. What you need is a cruise packing…

First came the coronavirus pandemic. Then came so-called “revenge travel.” Now, it seems like the mad dash to Europe is an annual phenomenon that’s here to stay. And not just during the peak summer months. In recent weeks, a host of U.S. airlines have said 2025 is shaping up to be another banner year for…

When you book a stay at a hotel, you may notice a large hold on your credit card account as a pending charge. While the charge is only temporary, it can lower your purchasing power for the duration of your trip. Hotels aren’t the only kind of merchant to use pre-authorization holds to ensure funds…

We’ve been trumpeting the great rail renaissance for a while now, and the trend sees little sign of slowing down, especially with Australia’s latest addition to the world of luxury train suites. The Ghan Expedition, now in its 96th year of service, operates one of the world’s most iconic rail routes, traversing the sprawling outback…