It could be another rough weekend at airports as the partial government shutdown hits the one-month mark and, increasingly, is taking a toll on airport security checkpoints. With Transportation Security Administration officers still working without pay, travelers could encounter more security lines snaking through terminals in the coming days. Flyers may even risk missing flights if they don’t get…
With more than 9,000 properties across 35-plus brands worldwide, Marriott Bonvoy offers plenty of ways to earn free hotel stays. Right now, the three Marriott credit cards from American Express have welcome offers that match the highest we’ve ever seen. If you’re considering adding a Marriott card to your wallet, now may be a great time to apply. Below,…
Bank of America® Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards Mastercard® overview The Bank of America® Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards Mastercard® credit card offers small businesses a way to mold their rewards structure to fit changing business needs. If you qualify for the Preferred Rewards® program, this no-annual-fee card can easily earn you thousands of dollars in cash back each…
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is Chase’s flagship personal card. It offers a plethora of benefits, including a flexible $300 travel credit and up to $300 annually for StubHub purchases (activation required). One of its most compelling perks is its welcome bonus: Earn 125,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months…
IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program for IHG Hotels & Resorts, which includes brands like Holiday Inn, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts. It’s become one of my go-to hotel loyalty programs; I spent 72 nights with it in 2025, and I’ve already spent 22 nights with it…
Expanded sailings across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific reveal intimate ports, longer explorations, and weekend escapes.
SriLankan Airlines is set to increase its weekly service between Colombo and Melbourne to 10 flights, effective from 2 August 2026, with the addition of three more scheduled flights in response to growing demand and evolving market dynamics. The expansion reinforces the airline’s commitment to strengthening its footprint in Australia, recently identified as one of the fastest-growing inbound tourism…
New requirements for entering Europe are coming: After numerous false starts, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System will launch in late 2026. European Union officials have been squishy on an exact date, but the latest timeline is the last quarter of the year. This travel authorization will be required for U.S. citizens who wish to visit 30 different…
In a city full of sleek, upscale points hotels, one Hilton Honors property is doing something a little differently. The Curtis Denver — a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel doesn’t take itself too seriously — except when it comes to its “Stay Happy” motto and the signature themes on each of its 13 guest floors. This unique property recently got…
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is Marriott’s top-tier card, offering a slew of perks for a $650 annual fee (see rates and fees). Unlike some other premium airline and hotel cards, it’s relatively easy to get great value out of the Bonvoy Brilliant without committing to staying exclusively with Marriott. Assuming you stay with Marriott a few…
