There’s a new top dog in the world of hard-core cruisers that reach the pinnacle of elite status. And when we say top dog, we mean that literally. Holland America on Wednesday said that, for the first time, a service dog had cruised so much with the line that it was deserving of the ultimate award in the brand’s…
Southwest Airlines unveiled three new routes Thursday as the carrier extended its booking window through July 10. Many eagerly watch Southwest’s schedule extension for updates to the carrier’s route map, though the additions announced today are all seasonal routes featuring just one flight per week. Despite the limited frequencies of the new routes, there are some interesting additions —…
When I decided to take a trip to Portugal with my 10-week-old, I knew all the horror stories of traveling with a baby. If I believed them, he was inevitably going to scream through the whole flight, my husband and I would have to limit our sightseeing and I’d have to breastfeed in some strange places. Amazingly, none of…
If you think a recession might usher in a wave of hotel bargains, don’t check out the Hilton reservations system over the next year or so. Hilton early Wednesday morning reported a $346 million profit for the third quarter. However, there was a recurring theme on an investor call later in the day: Will this be as good as…
With infinitely long upgrade waitlists and fewer upgrades clearing, United elites are spending more time in economy class, especially on hub-to-hub routes. As a Premier 1K member, just 10% of my eligible flights this year have received Complimentary Premier Upgrades (CPUs) to first class. I’ve long thought CPUs were the best benefit of Premier 1K status, but with complimentary…
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card entered the market one year ago with big plans to disrupt the premium travel card industry. I’m a fan, and I’ve taken advantage of almost every benefit on the card since I opened it. It also quickly became my preferred card for everyday spending thanks to the 2 miles per dollar…
Editor’s note: TPG’s Ashley Kosciolek was hosted by Windstar Cruises for a French Polynesia sailing on Star Breeze. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line. Visits to French Polynesia have always been niche — aspirations for travelers looking for an idyllic beach getaway or honeymooners who want to kick off their…
Mari Hawkins brought her family to Walt Disney World earlier this month knowing things had changed since her last visit. After all, it was the first time she’d visited since the resort retired its FastPass system and began charging guests to expedite their wait times through its Genie+ service and Lightning Lanes. She wasn’t a fan of the change….
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