Carnival reveals how to get 1 free meal at its newest private beach destination

Carnival Cruise Line fans, get ready to eat! Carnival just released the extensive lineup of dining outlets that it will offer on Celebration Key, the line’s new private beach area on Grand Bahama Island, set to open in July 2025. Even better, it’s offering guests a way to get one meal at a discount or…

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki affected as hotel strikes return

An ongoing hotel labor strike in the U.S. is once again underway in Hawaii, where roughly 2,000 workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort began an indefinite walk-off this week. Thousands of hotel workers who are members of various Unite Here labor union chapters have gone on strike intermittently since Labor Day, amid…

Costco Anywhere Visa Card review: A great option for Costco loyalists

Costco Anywhere Visa Card overview The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi (see rates and fees) is one of the best store credit cards on the market. If you already have a Costco membership, this card is a solid way to earn rewards across a wide range of purchases, including eligible gas, restaurants, eligible travel…

British Airways Executive Club: Guide to Avios, elite status and transfer partners

British Airways is the largest full-service airline in the United Kingdom and flies to more destinations in the U.S. than any other European carrier. The airline’s loyalty program is called Executive Club, and its currency is Avios. With a substantial global route network and a loyalty currency that is easy to earn and redeem, it…

Get unlimited Disney World water park visits for less than $80

In addition to its four world-class theme parks, Walt Disney World is home to two water parks of the same caliber. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park have the same level of theming and the exciting blend of thrilling and family-friendly attractions as Disney’s other parks. Besides jumping into the…

These cruise ports don’t want you. Here’s why – and where to go instead

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…

Alaska Airlines’ ‘All Access’ subscription service is disappointing

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…

The St. Regis Cap Cana is now taking reservations

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…

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. Marriott Bonvoy Business cards: Which mid-tier Bonvoy card is the best?

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…