Windstar Cruises Takes Delivery of New All-Suite Yacht, Star Seeker
The first new build in Windstar’s Star Class enters its final phase before December 2025 debut.
Month: December 2025
JetBlue cuts JFK-Amsterdam route, likely done with European growth ‘for a while’
Last month, JetBlue made headlines when it named Milan and Barcelona as its newest European destinations beginning next spring. But the new year will also see the carrier cut back on one of its other transatlantic routes. JetBlue this week confirmed it will not bring back seasonal service between New York and Amsterdam in March, as planned. That will…
Portugal’s Ambitious Homegrown Hotel Brand Octant Hotels Forges Its Luxury Path
Octant Hotels, the Lisbon-based hotel group born from Discovery Hotel Management’s stable, embodies a balance of confidence and curiosity.
What is the difference between Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red?
The Virgin Group runs two loyalty programs that look different on the surface but work together behind the scenes — and once you link them, you’ll be able to move your Virgin points seamlessly between both accounts. One focuses more on flights and elite status, the other more on everyday earnings and nonflight rewards. Read on to learn how…
British Airways Club devaluation: Flights cost up to 14% more Avios
Earlier this month, British Airways announced it would increase the cost of Avios redemptions starting Dec. 15, but we didn’t know by how much. The changes took effect Monday, with Avios prices going up by up to 14% across the board. Surcharges on British Airways-operated award tickets have also increased. Here’s what you need to know about The British…
The unique bonus categories built for businesses (and the cards that offer them)
If you use a rewards credit card for your personal expenses, you’re probably used to earning bonus miles on things like dining and travel purchases. But the world of business credit cards is decidedly different. The banks that issue these cards, in most cases, understand that business owners have different spending patterns. Many business expenses are recurring, and some…
Explora Journeys Launches Referral Program
Registered members can invite up to 10 new referred guests per year to discover the brand’s immersive journeys.
Frontier Airlines announces CEO Barry Biffle’s sudden departure
There’s a big — and abrupt — change coming to Frontier Airlines’ management. Frontier said on Monday that airline president James Dempsey had been appointed interim CEO, immediately replacing longtime chief Barry Biffle, who will remain with the airline for two weeks in an advisory capacity. A spokesperson for the airline declined to share any additional details surrounding Biffle’s…
How the Hilton Aspire saved me almost $1,000 on a stay at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles
This sounds snobby, but I’ve become a bit of a Waldorf Astoria connoisseur of late. I’ve managed to hit six of them in the past few years — not because I’m part of the 1%, of course, but because I hold the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. The Hilton Aspire is one of my favorite travel credit cards…
St. Regis and STAUD Unveil a Winter Capsule Inspired by Après Ski Style
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and STAUD debut their second capsule collaboration, unveiling an exclusive winter collection shaped by the elegance and energy of the St. Regis Snow Polo Championship in Aspen, alongside a dedicated pop-up boutique at The St. Regis Aspen Resort. Following the success of their inaugural resort accessories collection earlier this year, the winter capsule extends…
