Month: January 2026

Rewards cards aren’t guaranteed to earn and keep their stripes, but the American Express® Gold Card endures. Its shiny gold (or rose gold, if you prefer)

Marriott International, in partnership with Emirates, will open the first-ever Ritz-Carlton Lodge later this year in Australia’s stunning Blue Mountains, marking a milestone for the luxury

Chasing elite status with a hotel or airline can be addictive. Once you get a taste of the benefits (like upgrades, lounge access, bonus points and

Delta Air Lines has ordered 31 more wide-body Airbus jets to boost its intercontinental fleet. The Atlanta-based carrier added 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s to its

Our annual survey of travel sentiment holds a few surprises in 2026. When 2025 began, airlines were warning of a drop in bookings — especially in

By the time March rolls around, I’m ready for new adventures. The holidays are far in the rearview mirror, and I’m longing for more daylight and

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has just announced a welcome bonus tied for the highest public offer we’ve seen in four years. New applicants

Call it the big-ship cruise line for the country-counting crowd. Among the world’s five biggest cruise brands, all of which operate relatively large, mass-market vessels, Princess

The words “Where time stands still” adorn the lobby’s exterior at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, and I have to say, there really

Sometimes, the best points redemptions aren’t flashy business-class flights or luxury resorts — they’re the practical ones that keep more money in your pocket. Those are