Legions of tourists elbowing their way through narrow streets and alleyways, crowding shops and restaurants and swamping iconic attractions: It’s a scene repeated in cruise hot spots around the world as countless cruise passengers join with land-based visitors to overwhelm popular-yet-fragile destinations. Indeed, when multiple megaships dock in a city all at once, their thousands…

Back in March, Alaska Airlines launched a new subscription service requiring a $5-per-month payment to get early access to Alaska fare sales, a personalized fare page and free Wi-Fi credits — the Seattle-based airline calls the service “Alaska Access.” I was excited to test it out since, at the time, Alaska said it would give…

With less than four months left in 2024, now is a good time for Hilton Honors members to determine what they need to do to qualify (or requalify) for elite status. If you spend much time on the road, you may have seen how valuable hotel elite status can be. From premium early check-in and…

The Dominican Republic is already an incredible vacation destination, full of pristine beaches, picture-perfect palm trees and a long list of incredible resorts, including some of our favorite all-inclusive resorts in the world. But next year, it’ll get even better when St. Regis, one of the foremost luxury brands, opens up in Cap Cana, a…

Now is a great time to consider adding a Marriott Bonvoy credit card to your wallet. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card are quite similar, so picking between the two can be difficult. Still, there are a few significant differences to be aware of. Here’s how to…

The network planners at Delta Air Lines have been quite busy. Last week, the Atlanta-based carrier shared its hotly anticipated summer 2025 transatlantic schedule, and now the airline is back with another network update — this time, for domestic and short-haul international routes. Here’s everything you need to know. Delta pulls out of Casper To…

On the surface, booking an airline ticket seems like a pretty straightforward process. You search for flights and then buy a ticket or redeem miles. But sometimes, it’s not so simple — especially when you add the complexity of partner bookings. A partner booking occurs when the airline you booked your ticket with differs from…

Using Delta Air Lines SkyMiles can be complex and frustrating due to frequent changes and a lack of award charts. However, once you accumulate enough miles and gain the necessary knowledge to navigate the program, you can extract significant value from them. Historically, Delta has offered flash sales, with round-trip tickets to Mexico and the…

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…

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…