American Express recently introduced a new set of Amex Offers for targeted cardholders on eligible Amazon purchases. In this latest round of offers, some cardholders can earn an enticing bonus of up to 3,600 Membership Rewards points on Amazon purchases. If you have one of these offers, you can earn bonus points by making Amazon…

Believe it or not, the holiday season is truly creeping up. If you haven’t locked down your travel plans yet, now is the time to do so. If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve or any other holidays, you probably have quite a few things on your to-do list, such as booking…

For a hospitality brand that is synonymous with unrivaled service and luxury, it’s no surprise that Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, with its pared-back glamour and unbeatable views of the glimmering Aegean Sea, goes above and beyond for its sun-seeking guests. The moment you cross the pine-shrouded security gates and ascend a steep hill…

With cruises selling like hotcakes, you’re already behind if you haven’t yet thought about your 2025 summer vacation. Fortunately, many cruise lines are offering Black Friday deals this year, allowing you to take advantage of fare discounts and perks like cabin upgrades, “kids sail free” offers, onboard credit, free airfare and other bonuses if you’re…

Another ski season is upon us, which means Amtrak’s Winter Park Express train is also back. Skiers, boarders and snow bunnies alike can take the train from Denver to Winter Park Resort — Colorado’s longest continually operated ski resort featuring over 3,000 acres of terrain. Tickets are on sale now for the 2024-2025 ski season,…

If you’ve ever checked your credit card or bank account after a gas station purchase or during a hotel stay and noticed “pending” charges larger than what you’ve actually spent, then you’re likely well aware of what’s known as “holds.” A hold is an amount charged to your card when you pay for something that…

Last month, Delta Air Lines cut the ribbon on its second business-class-only lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). A beautiful but smaller, more food-and-beverage focused outpost, the new LAX facility can’t quite match the sheer scope of Delta’s sprawling, 40,000 square-foot oasis at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which launched the…

No one likes waiting in line — for anything. And some of the worst lines can be those at airport rental car counters. These (frustratingly) always seem to appear after a long flight with your family when all you want is to get in the car and go. Forget all of the other perks that…

Whether your child is a snowboarding teen used to shredding powder or a newbie headed to ski school for the very first time, many mountain resorts across the U.S. are perfect for a family ski trip. Skiing can be a terrific family activity in winter, as the apres-ski scene provides just as much fun as…

I’ve stayed at nine different Maldives resorts over the last four years. During these stays, I discovered that — more so than in any other destination I’ve visited — each resort has its own vibe and activities. I like to say that each Maldives resort is likely the best for someone. As such, it’s incredibly…