Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Until 2020, I had never heard of Sonesta or its Travel Pass loyalty program. Granted, at the start of 2020, Sonesta had only 58 properties. But now that the Red Lion family of hotels has joined Sonesta, the loyalty program has rapidly grown to over 1,100 properties in...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is undoubtedly one of the best travel rewards cards, but deciding whether it makes financial sense to add it to or keep it in your wallet can be difficult. After all, the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s benefits provide different value to...

Whether you’re new to cruising or someone who’s sailed tons of times but hates the prep, packing for a cruise can be a daunting task. There are standard items — including duct tape — that should be a part of any solid cruise packing list. But what if you want to drill down even further and pack items specific to your brand of choice? We’ve created...

British Airways has long been the largest European carrier serving the U.S., and now, the airline wants to make itself even more relevant to your travel plans. The London-based carrier earlier this year announced a sweeping $9 billion transformation that touches basically every aspect of the travel experience. From new lounges to overhauled cabins...

Ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air is making some big changes to its route network. The Las Vegas-based airline quietly filed plans to cut 19 routes beginning in the fall, as first seen in Cirium Diio schedules and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. The cuts are far-reaching and primarily touch four of the airline’s operating bases. The...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are so many hotel loyalty programs from which to choose. But one worth keeping an eye on, especially after Radisson Rewards Americas became part of it in July 2023, is the Choice Privileges program. One aspect many travelers love about Choice Privileges...