February 2024

Gene Sloan

Cruise fans on the West Coast are about to have a major new option. Cruise giant Royal Caribbean on Wednesday announced that its giant, amenity-packed Quantum of the Seas will sail from Los Angeles starting in October 2025, becoming the largest Royal Caribbean ship ever to be based in the city. The Miami-based line said […]

Summer Hull

Ever wonder how much someone’s vacation really costs? Knowing the true line-item cost of a trip can help you decide if it seems worth booking yourself. It can also give you some insight into how you might make some tweaks and do it even better — or more affordably — than someone else did. Normally,

Tarah Chieffi

Walt Disney World regularly offers discounts to help guests save money on their vacations, but it does not often give things away completely for free. However, for vacations in 2025, Disney is doing just that. Guests arriving between Jan.1 and Dec. 31, 2025, can catch a wave at one of Disney’s water parks — Disney’s

Tanner Saunders

Attention Marriott loyalists: It’s time to start planning a trip to Hawaii because the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, one of TPG’s most exciting hotel openings of 2024, is set to open its doors Thursday — and we’ve got exclusive photos of the property that’ll have you packing your bags. Related: Marriott Bonvoy: The ultimate

Every credit card in your wallet that carries an annual fee should merit a yearly question: Is the annual fee worth it to keep the card for another year? The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card packs a decent number of benefits into an annual fee of $125 (see rates and fees), but that doesn’t

San Miguel de Allende Mexico

If you’re a fan of unique art, neoclassical buildings and tequila, visiting San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, should be high on your list of travel destinations. A great new deal on airfare makes a trip to the charming town in Central Mexico even more appealing. American Airlines and United Airlines both have a number of

Sean Cudahy

If you’re in the market for a warm-weather destination in the final weeks of winter or plotting a spring break trip, you may want to check your stash of JetBlue TrueBlue points. JetBlue is offering some pretty intriguing late winter and early spring deals to places like Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. In some

When I decided I was ready to add my first travel rewards card to my wallet, I had to consider more than just budgeting for an annual fee and adding another monthly bill to my roster. As a moderate spender, one of my biggest concerns was figuring out how I could comfortably meet the spending

Unforgettable Moments Maximizing Your Monaco Vacation

Welcome to Monaco, the glitzy home of the wealthy and famous. This diminutive principality is tucked away on the beautiful French Riviera. It has a high-class way of life, world-class attractions, and incredible views. This guide will show you some easy-to-follow tips that will help you get the most out of your trip to Monaco.

With over 30,000 locations and millions of rewards members, Starbucks is, without question, a worldwide phenomenon. So what’s the best credit card for your next cup of joe, tea, Refresher (or even pup cup)? Whether you want a cold brew or a morning snack, here’s how to get the most bang for your next Starbucks