You can now visit Sri Lanka without a visa

I remember the first time I heard about a credit card with an annual fee of over $400. I scoffed. “No way I’ll ever sign up for one of those.” Years later, I now hold multiple premium credit cards. This can present some sticker shock to my relatives and to people who are new to…

You may notice something’s a little different next time you order a cold drink on a Southwest Airlines flight. Instead of plastic, your beverage will arrive in a cup made primarily of bamboo and will be served with a birchwood stir stick sporting the carrier’s iconic “Heart” branding. Here’s what it looks like: S T…

If things go awry while you’re traveling, you’ll be glad that you booked your trip — and its related expenses — with a card that features travel protections. Thankfully, many rewards credit cards offer complimentary protections as long as you pay for prepaid, nonrefundable travel expenses with the card. For example, the Chase Sapphire Preferred®…

Thinking about booking your first cruise? The sheer range of choices can be daunting. There are more than two dozen lines marketing to North Americans — no two alike. The list of brands includes everything from giant companies such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line, which are household names, to lesser-known small-ship operators such…

Get ready to travel back in time and experience all the great pop culture references of yesteryear at Walt Disney World‘s Pop Century Resort. Situated just a few miles from Disney’s Epcot and Hollywood Studios theme parks, this Disney Value resort features functional guest rooms, three swimming pools (and one kiddie pool), day and night…

Whether your child is a snowboarding teen used to shredding powder or a newbie headed to ski school for the very first time, many mountain resorts across the U.S. are perfect for a family ski trip. Skiing can be a terrific family activity in winter, as the apres-ski scene provides just as much fun as…