The comeback of luxury cruise line Crystal is finally at hand. On Monday, the much-beloved, 35-year-old brand will operate its first voyage with paying passengers in 18 months as it restarts operations under new owners. The 12-night Mediterranean sailing out of Marseille, France, will take place on the 740-passenger Crystal Serenity, which is the first Crystal vessel to return to…
I’ll admit it — I’m addicted to premium travel rewards cards. Most people choose just one or two of the most popular top-tier cards — such as The Platinum Card® from American Express, Chase Sapphire Reserve and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees) — but I have all three. That being said, the Venture X…
There’s a very unusual airplane in American Airlines’ fleet, and it’ll soon be flying on a very unusual route. Over the weekend, American filed plans to deploy its special Airbus A321T between New York and Las Vegas on just four flights this November, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The 102-seat three-cabin…
Eight years ago, I qualified for United Airlines Premier 1K status, and earlier this year, I earned American Airlines Executive Platinum status for the first time. I’ve been mapping out how I could get to the 18,000 Premier qualifying points and 54 Premier qualifying flights to retain my 1K status, but after realizing the cost and time commitment to…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. In September 2022, the list of Marriott Bonvoy credit cards grew with two new additions: the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card from Chase. And in many ways, these two newest cards are very similar. However, they do have…
From young children stepping through the gates for the first time donning a “First Visit” button to roller coaster enthusiasts looking to add a few more rides to their coaster count, California’s theme parks have something for everyone. Many are clustered in sunny Southern California, but you’ll also find some gems as you head north. This list is hardly…
For travelers averse to summer crowds, heat, and winter temperatures, autumn is an ideal season to visit many parts of Europe. Here are our favorite places to visit in September, October, and November.
Since opening its doors one year ago, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman has become one of the premier hospitality and leisure destinations in Jordan’s bustling capital city, providing impeccable service to guests from around the world and garnering a wealth of international attention and acclaim.
Editor’s note: Atlantis The Royal provided the writer with a complimentary two-night stay. The opinions expressed below are entirely the author’s and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. In a city known for its space-age architecture and record-breaking superlatives, a place where everything operates on a bigger, bolder scale, there’s no…
Etiquette experts share the faux pas to avoid during a train journey.
