Marriott elite status offers perks ranging from free breakfast and room upgrades to late checkout. The benefits depend on your Marriott elite status tier and can vary from brand to brand. You don’t have to be a road warrior to earn higher tiers of Marriott Bonvoy status, though. After all, you can earn up to…

The cruise director is one of the busiest staff members you’ll encounter on board a cruise ship. They work long hours throughout the cruise to keep guests entertained and informed, providing a steady stream of details about shipboard activities and even passenger safety. They’re your emcee, introducing each act during evening shows, and your social…

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card provides valuable elitelike benefits at an affordable price point for casual Delta flyers. These benefits, which include a first checked bag free and priority boarding for you and up to eight travel companions on your reservation when flying Delta, can easily…

One major misconception is that the only ways to earn miles are to fly an airline regularly or carry a travel rewards credit card. But one of the easiest ways to earn airline miles is to leverage online shopping portals. In this article, we’ll focus on how to use the Delta SkyMiles Shopping portal. What…

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is a good choice for Delta loyalists who need a little help reaching their elite status goals. This card offers valuable perks, including a domestic companion certificate each year after renewing your card, priority boarding and your first checked bag free…

For cruisers in the mid-Atlantic states who don’t want to take a plane before embarking on their itinerary, the cruise terminal in the Port of Baltimore is an incredibly convenient place to begin your journey. But if you are flying, it’s also only a 15-minute drive from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). According to…

South American juggernaut LATAM is launching an all-new business-class experience on board its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The carrier announced on Tuesday that it would install a new biz product on its Boeing 787s. The airline will also debut a new economy seat on these planes as well. The new business-class product, a customized version…

Amtrak has a new promotion that gives you a chance to earn bonus points for riding the rails this fall. The Amtrak Guest Rewards Mystery Offer promotion comes with a fun twist: After registering for the mystery offer, members will find out how many rewards points they’ll earn with their travel. You can earn up…

The ultraluxury expansion from IHG Hotels & Resorts in the Western Hemisphere continues in the Bahamas, and you can catch an early preview here. Six Senses Grand Bahama isn’t expected to open until 2026, but there are new details out to keep future guests excited ahead of the official debut of this luxe getaway. The…

If the thought of squeezing onto a crowded beach in July or August makes you cringe, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to settle for the hottest, busiest months to get your dose of sun and sand in the Mediterranean. Fall is the new summer, at least for those in the know….