Puerto Rico offers a host of lures for cruise travelers — rich history, stunning beaches, natural beauty and fantastic cuisine among them. The island’s capital city, San Juan, is a popular port of call for a variety of operators, including Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC…

If you enjoy the World of Hyatt program, you might be interested in earning lifetime Hyatt elite status. But while travelers can obtain Marriott lifetime status at multiple tiers, there’s only one Hyatt lifetime status tier. So here’s what you should know about World of Hyatt lifetime Globalist status, including how to earn it and…

If you’re considering visiting a U.S. national park this fall, you’re in luck. There’s a secret many travelers with flexible schedules have long known: National parks are best in autumn. Of course, that’s not true of every national park — more than a few are better at other times of the year. But, generally speaking,…

China was a booming opportunity when United Airlines launched flights to Chengdu a decade ago. “China is a market that is an economy that continues to grow at a very strong pace. And there are many opportunities in China that you can develop markets with, particularly with the [Boeing] 787,” Jim Compton, United’s then-chief revenue…

You can be approved for some of the best rewards credit cards if you have a decent credit score. However, having an excellent credit score can unlock access to the most rewarding premium cards, higher credit lines and lower interest rates. An excellent credit score is generally defined as 760 or higher. Most of the…

It was 12:58. All aboard was 1 p.m. A long chain link fence separated my travel buddy and me from our cruise ship’s gangway, which was mere minutes from closing. My heart was pounding, and I was sweating like I’d just finished an Olympic 100-meter dash — except the race was yet to come. How…

Virgin Atlantic is expanding its network with the addition of three “new” destinations. The U.K.-based carrier announced this week that it would add service to Accra, Ghana; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and Toronto for the upcoming summer season. To start, Virgin will fly from its hub at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)…

Virginia Beach is a famous beach resort town located in the Southern part of the state. It is known for its vibrant boardwalk and gorgeous, expansive beaches perfect for a vibey seaside holiday.  But, during the holiday season, Virginia Beach is a little cooler during the Summertime when tourists usually flock to the area, but…

We’ve all been there: You’re waiting in the Transportation Security Administration line, only to hear agents call for a “bag check.” Oftentimes, it’s because a traveler has a liquid product in their carry-on that exceeds the allowed limit. The ensuing process can slow things down, particularly on the busiest travel days. Agents typically have to…

I’m probably one of the most credit card-dependent members of the TPG team. I already have too many for most humans to keep track of, resulting in my need to use spreadsheets to keep up with all my benefits. In fact, at last count, I had more than 20 open cards. Given how many cards…