Yet another giant Royal Caribbean ship is switching to short cruises

It’s official: Short cruises on giant ships is the flavor of the month in the cruise world. Royal Caribbean on Wednesday announced it would reassign its massive 18-deck-high Wonder of the Seas — the world’s second-biggest cruise ship — to short three- and four-night sailings out of Miami starting in August 2025. The 2-year-old vessel, which can hold up…

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I have stayed at every Disney World hotel — this is what I liked and didn’t like about each property

Even well-seasoned travelers can agree that Disney World hotels are in a category all their own. Impeccably themed, the resorts at the “Vacation Kingdom of the World” are attractions in their own right — from the South Pacific vibes of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to the chic French feel of Disney’s Riviera Resort. There’s also a little something for…

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ANA Mileage Club is increasing award rates — book your redemptions now

Hot on the heels of the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles program, Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways has announced a Mileage Club devaluation by increasing redemption rates for bookings made starting April 18. Here’s what you need to know about ANA’s latest award chart devaluation. ANA increases award rates for business-class flights from the US to Japan Flights booked using ANA’s…

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Frontier adds 17 routes, slashes 16 in big route-map shakeup

Frontier Airlines is making some big adjustments to its network. The Denver-based carrier announced more than two dozen route changes Wednesday. The moves include 17 new routes that will launch in May. Plus, Frontier also filed plans in recent days to drop another 16 routes, including eliminating service to two cities. The schedule changes were first seen in Cirium timetables…

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Wyndham Rewards Member Month returns with 5 weeks of deals

It’s a great time for Wyndham loyalists or those looking to try the brand and its loyalty program for the first time. Wyndham Rewards Member Month starts today, and for the next five weeks, those taking part can get some major discounts, deals and bonus points for stays across all Wyndham brands. For every two nights of a qualified…

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