Titanic vs. Icon of the Seas: A look at 2 behemoths of their time

Think about the largest cruise ship in the world; I wouldn’t blame you if one of your first thoughts was Titanic. But you might be surprised to learn that the infamous vessel was considerably smaller than Icon of the Seas, which is currently the world’s largest ship. How do these two ships measure up? Although…

Credit card and loyalty program changes 2025: Find out what’s ending and changing

It’s that time of year again: Time to use any credits that will expire at the end of the year, plan any last mileage runs or mattress runs for elite status and start thinking about your points-and-miles strategy for next year. It’s also a good time to see what loyalty program and credit card changes…

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ final dates sparks Airbnb, hotel surge in US and Canadian cities

The global economic juggernaut that is Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is finally coming to an end later this year after a final leg that features stops in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis before concluding in Canada with performances in Toronto and, finally, Vancouver, British Columbia. As you might expect, demand for Airbnb stays and…

2024 holiday airfare special report: We used 7.2 million pieces of data to show what it will cost you to travel using cash or airline miles

The holidays are an expensive time of year — especially if you’re hoping to travel to visit loved ones or head out on a peak-season vacation. As you’ve probably noticed, airlines often raise their airfare prices during periods of peak demand, including around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Thankfully, as savvy travelers know, you can…

Breeze Airways announces 4 new Florida routes departing this winter

Breeze Airways is bolstering its service in Florida this winter. The Utah-based low-cost carrier, which commenced service in 2021, unveiled its latest expansion Tuesday, with four new routes to the Sunshine State. Between December and February, Breeze will expand its footprint at Orlando International Airport (MCO) with three new routes — each from smaller U.S….

You’ll never guess which luxury company is planning the world’s southernmost hotel

There’s about to be a new southernmost hotel in the world — operated by a company you might not expect. Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises revealed on Wednesday that it will build a 150-room luxury property just south of Puerto Williams, Chile — the southernmost settlement in the world. The luxury brand, which has not…

Chase’s Pay Yourself Back feature: How to maximize cash back using your rewards

If Chase’s Pay Yourself Back hasn’t been on your radar in a while, it may be worth brushing up on this redemption option. Not only has the option expanded to a broader list of Chase cards, but some redemption rates aren’t anything to sneeze at, especially as some airline mile devaluations have occurred when using…

United brings popular app feature to Apple’s newest Watches

United Airlines travelers who wear one of the newest Apple Watches will have one less excuse for missing their flight. The Chicago-based airline announced this week that it’s adding support for Live Activities on the Apple Watch. This feature allows travelers to conveniently access flight information — such as live boarding times, gate assignments and…

What are points and miles worth? TPG’s valuations for October 2024

One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards credit cards are worth more than others,…