Whether you stay at IHG hotels and resorts a few times each year or weekly, you should seriously consider getting — and keeping — the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card. This card offers a compelling sign-up bonus to attract new cardholders. But it is one of my favorite cards to keep long-term due to…

The airline network planners closed out the first quarter of 2024 with a bang. Most major U.S. carriers made at least one network announcement in March, and some, like JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines, made much more sweeping changes to their route maps. You’ll catch all of the exciting route news — including all the…

One of the most satisfying ways to earn hotel points is to leverage lucrative hotel promotions. Luckily, you can earn bonus points through several IHG promotions this spring. Plus, some members can earn bonus elite qualifying night credits that can help earn IHG elite status. Some IHG One Rewards promotions are targeted, and all require…

There’s a new reason to be all-in on all-inclusive resorts: Hyatt’s newest all-inclusive brand, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, just opened its very first property. Located in Cancun, about 10 minutes from the famed Hotel Zone, the Hyatt Vivid Grand Island is an adults-only property with 400 suites tucked away in the gated community of…

JetBlue Airways is back with its second rate hike for checked bag fees in just a matter of months. This time, the New York-based carrier is quietly adding a new demand-based pricing model for checked bags. JetBlue’s new peak and off-peak checked bag pricing structure is already live; it took effect March 22 with no…

It’s no small feat to keep the largest cruise ships in the world from being overrun with children. Megaship sailings are ideal for families with kids of all ages. Do it right, and you’re making memories that will last a lifetime. Do it wrong, and you’ve got moody teens hanging out in stairwells, rowdy kids…

The Hawaiian island Oahu is not all Honolulu, and Waikiki is far from the only — or even best — beach on the island. Now, that’s no shade intended toward Waikiki, as the destination is rich in history and has much to offer. But you are missing out on a lot of what makes Oahu…

There are many reasons to visit the San Francisco Bay Area in early summer. The weather is nice and typically dry, and the food is incredible. Plus, if you’re a sports fan, you have your choice of the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s or the NBA’s Golden State Warriors to watch. Thanks to its splendid…

I am at the back of an inflatable kayak on Portugal’s famously scenic Douro River, paddling wildly against the current, when it hits me: River cruising sure has changed. I have found myself in this kayak — looking ridiculous in a full-body wetsuit and getting soaked by passing rains, but having a blast — as…

Posted: 4/1/24 | April 1st, 2024 Madrid has it all: incredible food, world-class museums, stunning architecture, non-stop nightlife, and picturesque winding streets. The vibrant capital of Spain, here you can spend your days exploring iconic landmarks like the Prado Museum and your evenings luxuriating over glasses of wine in bustling tapas bars. While my first…