Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates Studio Tour’s 60th anniversary with limited-time experiences

Universal Studios Hollywood is just as well known for its rides and theme park lands based on entertainment powerhouses like Super Nintendo World and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as it is for its blockbuster movies. This is because of one iconic attraction: the world-famous Studio Tour. The Studio Tour turns 60 this year,…

Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Flights to Europe starting at 15K miles

When booking discounted travel, numerous opportunities are available, ranging from paid ticket sales to redemption promotions. However, one of the most reliable deals is the monthly Promo Rewards offered by Air France-KLM Flying Blue. These monthly exclusive discounts are on the Flying Blue website; they apply to flights to and from specific cities or regions…

Brightline extends their buy-one, get-one deal for spring travel

Intercity rail operator Brightline is extending its buy-one, get-one deal announced last week, saving travelers money on a spring getaway to Florida. For the next five days, Brightline travelers can buy one, get one ticket free, valid for trips taken through May. This means a family of four only pays for two tickets, making it…

Global Entry ‘e-gates’ are coming to a major airport. It could help set the stage for a kiosk-free future

Dulles International Airport (IAD) outside Washington, D.C., is set to test first-in-the-nation technology for Global Entry, allowing certain travelers to pass through customs without ever interacting with — or even passing by — a human officer. In the coming months, Dulles plans to launch a pilot program testing the use of so-called e-gates at customs….

Book it: Fly to St. Croix from Newark, New York City from $252 round-trip

St. Croix is quite a versatile tropical destination. Its white-sand beaches and rum distilleries make it the perfect place to kick back and soak in the Caribbean vibes, while its diverse culinary options make it a foodie paradise. If you want a more active vacation, you can enjoy hiking and excellent diving opportunities. So, this…

Military cruise deals and discounts for first responders and teachers

Many cruise lines honor those who serve our country with various year-round discounts. Some cruise lines extend deals beyond active and retired military personnel, offering special rates to first responders, medical personnel and educators. From onboard credits to a free cruise, here’s a line-by-line list of military discounts and other deals worth checking out. For…

United credit card promotion (targeted): Earn bonus miles or bonus PQPs

Attention, United Airlines cardholders: There is a new targeted promotion that will allow MileagePlus members holding a cobranded credit card the chance to earn bonus miles or bonus Premier qualifying points after meeting certain spending requirements on their credit cards. United and Chase’s “Rewards Your Way” offer is available to select cardholders. So, if you’re…

Wyndham launches its 25th brand — one that blurs the line of hotel and apartment

The hotel industry’s growing embrace of extended-stay travel isn’t slowing down. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts revealed a new brand — WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham — Tuesday that is actually a mix of furnished hotel-style accommodations and unfurnished apartments for longer-term stays. The brand — which is Wyndham’s 25th —  entered the company ecosystem through…