The U.S. Department of Transportation launched a formal investigation on Thursday into the frequent flyer programs of the four biggest domestic airlines, targeting what the department described as the “fairness, transparency, predictability, and competitiveness of airlines’ rewards programs.” In a letter to the airlines, seen by TPG, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Pete Buttigieg called…

There are a handful of “marquee” hotels around the world that are bookable with hotel points and that you’re likely to hear about if you spend much time around content related to award travel. These properties are often pretty luxurious, have high cash rates and are in sought-after locations such as the Maldives, Bora Bora,…

Even the most seasoned award traveler can make mistakes when using airline points and miles. This can lead to a less comfortable flight, extra fees or even an inability to travel. Fortunately, the most common mistakes when booking airline award travel are easy to avoid. We’ll explain the most common errors and how to ensure…

Even though the summer season doesn’t officially end for another few weeks, American Airlines is already plotting big moves for next summer. The Fort Worth-based carrier announced Thursday a big network expansion for summer 2025, which includes five new routes to Europe, a longer season on four key transatlantic flights and much more. You’ll find…

Would you take a cruise that didn’t actually go anywhere? It might sound odd, but cruises to nowhere — voyages with no ports of call — used to be popular for North American travelers. Cruises to nowhere from the U.S. were fairly common until U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it would begin cracking down…

Online shopping portals allow you to earn bonus points, miles or cash back when you shop at select retailers. By logging in to your preferred portal, clicking on a store and making a purchase as usual, you can earn these bonuses on top of the rewards you get from your credit card. Capital One Shopping…

Virginia Beach is a famous beach resort town located in the Southern part of the state. It is known for its vibrant boardwalk and gorgeous, expansive beaches perfect for a vibey seaside holiday.  But, during the holiday season, Virginia Beach is a little cooler during the Summertime when tourists usually flock to the area, but…

I will be the first to admit I am a huge chicken. When I watch horror movies, I do so at home with my hands partially covering my eyes. Yet somehow, I spent last weekend screaming my head off in 10 frightfully fun haunted houses at Universal Orlando’s annual Halloween Horror Nights event. TARAH CHIEFFI/THE…

From Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando to Dollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm in California and beyond, there are more than 500 million annual visits to theme parks worldwide in a normal year. Tickets to big-name parks often top $100 per day — or much more on holidays. In fact, theme park ticket prices are at…

American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt launched a partnership in 2019. Thanks to this partnership, elite members in both programs can link their AAdvantage and Hyatt accounts and enjoy reciprocal earnings. American and Hyatt have occasionally offered fast-track elite status offers to members with linked accounts. Now, we have two: AAdvantage is offering an…