Ultraluxury line Silversea Cruises offers a jaw-dropping array of worldwide destinations on both classic — as the line calls its traditional cruise ships — and expedition vessels. Initially, Silversea was the only luxury line offering both voyage styles; perhaps its success led the way for others, such as Viking and Seabourn, which have followed. Between […]
Anyone looking for the best Virgin Voyages cruise itinerary will want to start with its sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean. The three-ship line has focused most of its energy since its debut in 2021 on creating relatively short, fun, adult-focused voyages out of Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the two regions, with
Four Seasons is one of the most highly recognized and highly rated luxury hotel brands in the world. Guests can count on exceptional service and fabulous accommodations. But time and again, the brand goes beyond what’s expected from a high-end hotel to craft an anticipatory, guest-first experience that leaves a lasting impression— so much so
This past year has been a time of regeneration, renewal and reckoning for travelers and the travel industry alike. Travel has certainly resurged since pandemic-related restrictions were lifted … but it is different from before. Travelers faced new frustrations, whether it was higher prices, longer wait times or more crowds. Destinations eager to welcome back
The launch of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card in 2021 disrupted the travel credit card industry and challenged titans such as Chase and American Express. With its $395 annual fee (see rates and fees), the card is priced lower than some of its competitors. Two years later, how useful is the Venture
New details are coming to light surrounding Spirit Airlines’ initial resistance to a merger offer from JetBlue Airways — and what led the ultra-low-cost-carrier to change its mind and sign on with the New York-based JetBlue. During an antitrust trial that began this week in Federal District Court in Boston, Ted Christie, Spirit’s CEO, testified
With just two months left in 2023, time is running out to qualify (or requalify) for Delta elite status. If you haven’t done so already, check your elite qualification metrics, tally up your travel for the rest of the year and see where that puts you in terms of elite status for next year. If
When booking discounted travel, numerous opportunities are available, ranging from paid ticket sales to redemption promotions. However, one of the most reliable deals is the monthly Promo Rewards offered by Air France-KLM Flying Blue. These exclusive discounts are on the Flying Blue website and apply to flights to and from specific cities or regions for
Joining forces to take on the big players? Or cutting out competition at the lower levels? That’s the question as the Department of Justice squares off with JetBlue and Spirit Airlines in federal District court. The long-awaited trial over JetBlue and Spirit Airlines’ planned merger began on Tuesday in Boston, setting the stage for a