It’s here! The giant, new MSC Cruises ship taking on Icon of the Seas has arrived in Florida
The latest contender for the title of North America’s greatest cruise ship — MSC World America — has arrived in Florida. The massive 20-deck-high vessel from MSC Cruises — one of the largest ever built by any cruise line — sailed into the Port of Miami on Monday after a multiday voyage from the shipyard […]
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture
Shelling out hundreds of dollars in annual fees for premium credit cards is not for everyone, especially when you’re new to points and miles. Fortunately, plenty of travel credit cards will set you back less than $100 a year in annual fees and still earn lucrative rewards to help you book that epic trip of […]
Delta provides a free Wi-Fi update, but it’s not all good news
There’s some mixed news about Delta Air Lines’ free, fleet-wide Wi-Fi rollout. Starting with the positive updates, the Atlanta-based carrier has officially enabled free Wi-Fi on all transatlantic voyages to and from Europe, West Africa and Israel. This means that travelers on most transatlantic flights can connect to the internet by simply signing into their […]
JW Marriott Bonnet Creek vs. Grande Lakes: Which is best for your next Orlando vacation?
Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-wool theme park fan or a business traveler headed to any number of conventions in the area, many Marriott Bonvoy loyalists find themselves in Orlando on a fairly regular basis. You will be spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting accommodations. From cost-effective brands like Four Points by Sheraton to top-of-the-line […]
New Hyatt hotels where you can earn 500 extra points per night
I stayed at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton in South Africa shortly after it opened. When I checked my account activity after my stay, I noticed an “opening bonus” of 2,000 points. Then I remembered that World of Hyatt offers 500 bonus points per night on qualifying stays at new hotels. I unknowingly received the […]
Royal Caribbean kids club: A guide to Adventure Ocean
Royal Caribbean’s megaships provide tons of activities and entertainment to suit all ages and personalities — and that includes kids. Not only do ships provide family-friendly programming, but they also have drop-off spaces for kids and teens to hang out with peers and not their parents. On Royal Caribbean, kids clubs include the Adventure Ocean […]
Here’s what I love about Chicago, and why you should go now
If you simply read the headlines about Chicago, you might be scared to visit and question why people live there. Reports of crime and homelessness are plentiful, so it’s a question many of us who willingly live here get asked. Chicago has lost residents over the past several years, but that is often attributed to […]
I booked a cruise with American Airlines Cruises
Book a cruise through an airline? Sounds bananas, right? At least, it did to me — until I did it. For a recent sailing, I booked a cabin through American Airlines Cruises, a booking channel that earned me AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points for my cruise. If you’re an American Airlines loyalist, here’s how you […]
Chase Ultimate Rewards: How you can earn, redeem and transfer reward points
Chase Ultimate Rewards points, a credit card rewards currency, give cardholders access to some of the best hotel and airline redemption transfer partners in the points and miles business. Plus, Chase Travel℠, the issuer’s easy-to-use travel portal, allows you to redeem your points for bookings like rental cars, hotels, flights, tours and activities. Despite increasing […]
Delta Air Lines announces 10 new or returning routes to Caribbean, Mexico, Central America
Delta Air Lines is set to expand its service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America in a big way next winter. The Atlanta-based carrier on Friday announced two new island destinations in the Caribbean. Beginning in December, Delta will fly nonstop from its home base at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to St. Vincent […]