After years of captivating visitors with their fairytale charm, the legendary castles of King Ludwig II have now been officially recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. To celebrate this honor, The Charles, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is offering guests the opportunity to experience these architectural masterpieces up close with individually organised tours to each of the four castles, steeped…
It’s no secret that American Express Membership Rewards points are one of our favorite credit card reward currencies. TPG’s August 2025 valuations value Membership Rewards points at 2 cents per point. However, leveraging the right transfer partners makes it easy to get even more value out of your points. And with American Express having 17 airline partners and three…
Qatar Airways, Air India, Copa Airlines, Saudia and Air Canada to compete in live app showdown judged by leading passenger experience experts
Singapore KrisFlyer is the latest airline loyalty program to devalue. Effective Nov. 1, the program will soon increase award rates for its own flights, partner flights and cabin upgrades. The airline also announced that it’s rolling out a new type of award ticket called “Access” on this date. Access awards will let members book seats on any Singapore Airlines…
Small business owners who regularly fly Southwest might consider applying for one of the airline’s two business cards. If this sounds like you, now might be a good time to get the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card (see rates and fees). This card features a solid welcome bonus and decent perks for Southwest loyalists who run a…
I’m all for getting a good deal when I redeem my hard-earned points and miles. Once it’s finally time to burn my rewards, I’m mindful of TPG’s valuations and redemption advice to ensure I’m getting the best value. But I can’t always follow every rule. When I booked a trip to Europe that required booking flights on set dates…
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has partnered with AGEOP Ricerca to bring moments of joy and comfort to young cancer patients in Bologna. As part of this initiative, 200 backpacks and activity books have been donated to children receiving treatment at the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department of IRCCS Policlinico di Sant’Orsola. AGEOP Ricerca is an independent association that has…
The hotel invites guests to experience the majesty of Victoria Falls paired with the thrill of seeing Africa’s “Big Five” in their natural habitat.
My parents are not big travelers. It’s not necessarily that they don’t want to travel; it’s just that they have always equated traveling — particularly flying outside of the U.S. — with being too far outside their financial means. But as descendants of Italy, they’ve always had that country on their bucket list. So, after I introduced my parents…
The World Aviation Festival (WAF), the world’s largest aviation technology event, has revealed the finalists for its highly anticipated Battle of the Airline Apps competition, set to take place during WAF 2025 from 7th – 9th October at FIL, Lisbon.
