Feels like first class: Flying ANA The Room business class from LA-Tokyo

When Japanese airline All Nippon Airways introduced all-new first- and business-class suites back in July 2019, I couldn’t wait to fly them. Designed by famed architect Kengo Kuma, who also created Japan’s stunning new National Stadium for the Tokyo Olympics, the ANA suites are gorgeous but understated, with wood paneling that harkens to Japan’s lush forests, innovative layouts inspired…

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Best river cruise lines around the world

River cruising is the original slow way to travel, as you cruise the calm waters of inland waterways just like Cleopatra did on the Nile. The best river cruise ships are floating hotels with views galore, such as the castles and vineyards of the Rhine or the rice paddies and villages on stilts along the Mekong. River ships dock…

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How I’ve benefited from being an Alaska MVP Gold 100K when flying American

I wasn’t expecting much when I learned that Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan elite members would be enjoying the benefits of status on American Airlines flights. I assumed American Airlines would prioritize its own elite members over its partner Alaska’s. I was really wrong. As a top-tier Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 100K, I’ve been treated as well as an AAdvantage…

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My family showed up at our Marriott hotel and it was closed

Editor’s note: Readers and members of our Facebook Lounge frequently write to us for help when things go wrong with their travels. That’s why The Points Guy has asked Michelle Couch-Friedman to act as our ombudsman and help members of the TPG community out when possible.  If you’ve had a situation where something has gone wrong with your travels…

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN REVEALS ICON OF THE SEAS

A new era of vacations starts here. Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first look at the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations. Arriving in late 2023 ahead of its January 2024 debut, the first Icon Class ship will be the travel industry’s first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation.

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