New Orleans, A place like no other – Neckies Great Adventures

I’ve been involved in the world of points and miles for over a decade, and not once have I applied for a cobranded hotel credit card. Although this might come as a surprise to most people, my travel habits just haven’t required me to need one. Although I travel around 100,000 aeronautical miles a year,…

September is an ideal month to travel if you have some flexibility in your schedule. Summer vacations have wrapped up, and kids are back in school, making airports and destinations less crowded. The theater and arts season launches with fresh shows and exhibitions. Plus, the weather is still warm and sunny, but most of the…

A visit to the car rental counter involves making some decisions. Will you decline the company’s insurance offer? Do you need additional coverage for your trip? If you hold certain travel rewards cards, you may have rental car insurance built into your benefits. But not all coverage is the same. It’s important to know if…

While the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is peak travel season in many parts of the world, January offers a welcome pause from the holiday rush. It is an opportune time to hit the reset button, recover from end-of-the-year burnout and, even better, take advantage of off-peak travel deals. To compensate for the…

I normally love planning my travel down to the little details. It’s exciting to decide in advance where to eat and how to get there, and make sure I don’t miss out on any must-see sights and attractions. However, I recently booked a last-minute trip to Las Vegas with a TPG colleague and found myself…

Air Canada is about to become the latest airline to make it easier to stay connected. The Canadian carrier said Thursday that it will make gate-to-gate Wi-Fi available for free across its fleet in a phased introduction, with the first stage beginning this coming spring. The amenity will eventually be available on all Air Canada…