Universal Studios Hollywood has decades of history as a working movie studio and is home to more than a dozen rides and attractions that make you the star of your favorite film franchises. But there is one thing it doesn’t have yet — a high-speed, outdoor roller coaster. That won’t be the case for long, though. On May 3, Universal Studios Hollywood...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As a kid, Memorial Day marked the start of pool season and summer golf tournaments. But as an adult, it’s the first three-day weekend I’ll get since January without using any vacation time. If you, too, get a three-day weekend this Memorial Day, you might want to take...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Maybe you are planning a major vacation in 2024, or you simply want to top off your airline account with some miles. Did you know you can use an online shopping portal to earn cash back or airline miles or points for each dollar you spend? Seriously, earning...

Tulum has become Mexico’s “it” destination — and with good reason. A brand-new airport, located just 20 miles from the city, now offers visitors easy access to incredible Mayan ruins nestled on white-sand beaches, electric nightclubs and a bevy of fine dining options. With the addition of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO), American...

British Airways Executive Club recently introduced a tempting new offer to reduce the price of any BA-operated flight to just 1 British pound (about $1.25) by using Avios, but here’s why it is not a good deal. BA has offered short-haul flights for just 1 pound round-trip using Avios (Reward Flight Saver) but has now extended this to all flights operated...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you have a small business and spend a lot of time on the road or in the skies, you may want to add The Business Platinum Card® from American Express to your wallet. Frequent travelers will benefit from the Amex Business Platinum’s lounge access, hotel elite...