For travelers who want a laid-back cruise experience without the scale (or price tag) of today’s biggest ships, Margaritaville at Sea is worth a closer look. Founded in 2022 with a single ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, the line began with short Bahamas cruises from West Palm Beach, Florida, and quickly reimagined the ship with…

Growing up in the Texas Panhandle, the state’s Gulf Coast beaches were a distant dream. And I mean that literally — they were at least an eight-hour drive from where I lived. So, when I heard that a beachlike, human-made lagoon measuring 2.2 acres was opening at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas…

Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky, get to meet some locals on your trip. You…

United Airlines will raise checked bag fees beginning starting Friday, the airline announced. Beginning with tickets purchased on April 3, passengers will pay an extra $10 when checking a bag on most flights. Going forward, United’s standard baggage fees for flights within the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Latin America will now total $50. Passengers will…

United Airlines is shaking up its United MileagePlus program — and for many flyers, the changes aren’t pretty. As of April 2, earning rates will be slashed for travelers without a cobranded credit card, making United miles significantly harder to come by. But if you carry a United card in your wallet, you’ll come out…

As a huge college sports fan, I’m always looking for ways to be close to the action — especially around basketball championship season. While it’s obvious how points and miles can help you travel for events, I was excited to learn about how Hilton Honors points can be redeemed for much more than just free…

Lately, I’ve developed a love-hate relationship with cherry blossom season. I love the canopy of delicate pink blooms at cherry blossom-viewing spots around the globe. But the hordes of fellow flower lovers jostling to get the perfect picnic spot or selfie? Not so much. So this year, I started searching for other spring flower moments…

If you’re a business owner looking to earn Membership Rewards points in popular bonus categories, the American Express® Business Gold Card is an excellent option. In addition to its advantageous point-earning opportunities, the card offers solid statement credits and an exceptional welcome offer — all in exchange for a $375 annual fee (see rates and…

If you’ve been eyeing a luxury glamping trip this summer, this promotion could help you earn a sizable stash of World of Hyatt points in the process. Cardholders with the World of Hyatt Credit Card (see rates and fees) can earn up to 100,000 points on eligible stays at Under Canvas locations and select affiliated…

March was an interesting month for hotels, especially those with loyalty programs. Now, as spring weather starts to set in (praise!) let’s look back at some of the major hotel news that happened last month — and the smaller stories that I still think you, our incredible TPG readers, need to know about. Last month,…