Hurricane Helene is headed toward Florida — here’s what to know

Florida has declared a state of emergency for 41 of the state’s 67 counties ahead of Hurricane Helene potentially making landfall as it heads west through the Caribbean. As of Tuesday afternoon, Tropical Storm Helene is the eighth storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and state officials are warning visitors and residents alike to…

Affable service, glam common spaces and lackluster rooms: My review of the Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World

In June 2021, the Las Vegas Strip welcomed a new megaproperty, Resorts World, that’s now home to three different Hilton hotels: Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World, Crockfords Las Vegas and Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World. Each hotel offers something to suit every type of traveler visiting Sin City, whether you’re looking for affordable…

Fly nonstop to various destinations from Boston 9,200 TrueBlue points

If you live in Boston, JetBlue has some excellent fall flight deals available right now using JetBlue TrueBlue points. Some offerings include trips from Boston to destinations like New York City, Miami and Seattle for as little as 9,200 points plus taxes and fees. Great redemptions to Caribbean hot spots like Grand Cayman in the…

Ritz-Carlton Rewards credit card review: Full details

The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card overview The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® Credit Card is a premium card offering from Marriott that is unavailable to new applicants. It has a laundry list of benefits and perks, including automatic Gold Elite status, an annual free night award, an annual $300 travel credit and a Priority Pass Select membership. Card…

Cruise ship guide: 20 popular lines explained

Thinking about booking your first cruise? The sheer range of choices can be daunting. There are more than two dozen lines marketing to North Americans — no two alike. The list of brands includes everything from giant companies such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line, which are household names, to lesser-known small-ship operators such…

American’s AAdvantage is now JetSmart’s loyalty program

Members of American Airlines AAdvantage have a new option in South America via budget airline JetSmart. AAdvantage members can earn miles — including tier Loyalty Points — on all flights operated by the Chilean discount airline. And, importantly, they can earn points on trips booked directly with JetSmart and unconnected to a flight on American…