No river in the United States is more storied or iconic than the Mississippi, and for good reason. Etched into its history are tales of paddlewheel boats and life on and along the river, which promised a way out for many who had never ventured beyond the borders of their own small towns. These municipalities…

A big part of pursuing travel rewards is learning to take advantage of credit card welcome bonuses. Thanks to a recent rate cut by The Feds and more anticipated cuts to come, home ownership or refinancing is a trending topic these days. If you anticipate applying for a home mortgage or refinance, you might be…

What’s the newest MSC Cruises ship? It can be hard to keep track, as MSC Cruises has been rolling out new cruise ships in quick succession over the past few years. However, it’s a good thing to know if you’re in the market for an MSC Cruises voyage. The newest MSC Cruises ship is typically…

Winters in Milwaukee are reliably cold, with temperatures hovering around freezing from January through March. That’s why many locals like to get out of town in the winter. It’s also why Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is enthusiastically promoting its flights to warm-weather destinations such as Miami; Austin; Fort Lauderdale; Orlando; Cancun; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico;…

Next spring, Air France will return to Central Florida for the first time in more than a decade. This week, the carrier announced plans to launch nonstop service from its Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) home base to Orlando International Airport (MCO). It’ll link the home of Disneyland Paris with that of Walt Disney World….

Hilton may not have as many all-inclusive resorts as its competitors, but the company has consistently been adding new properties to its portfolio for the last few years. Now, Hilton Honors’ 200 million-plus members have a new all-inclusive property to look forward to. As part of a partnership with Oasis Hotels & Resorts, The Sens…

On Thursday, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) announced that airlines will have to pay more to fly in and out of the airport — and airlines will likely pass the buck to passengers by making it more expensive to fly there. Airline fees are set to rise by at least 37% over the next three years,…

For many families, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t complete without a visit to the big man in red. And one of the best spots in the U.S. to see him is at Macy’s on 34th Street in New York City. Santa Claus officially arrives at the very end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving…

Attention, American Airlines members: Now is a good time to check your American Airlines AAdvantage account, as you may be targeted for a bonus miles (or Loyalty Points) promotion when booking a flight in a premium cabin before the end of the year. We’ve seen offers that could give you up to 20,000 bonus AAdvantage…

“That would never happen!” I yelled at my TV screen as I watched the first episode of “Doctor Odyssey,” Ryan Murphy’s new series about a team of cruise ship medical professionals who behave anything but professionally. Within the first few minutes of the show, which takes place on the fictional cruise ship, The Odyssey, you’ll…