The luxury and lifestyle hotel sector continues to be the bread and butter for Hyatt. On Tuesday, the Chicago-based hotel giant announced plans to acquire New York City-based Standard International and most of its affiliates for a base price of $150 million. Standard International’s acquired portfolio, which includes The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands, encompasses […]
Full-size liquids are among the items travelers most frequently forget to remove from their belongings before passing through U.S. airport security — the Transportation Security Administration’s 3-1-1 liquid rule prohibits travelers from carrying liquids, specifically gels, aerosols and spreadables larger than 3.4 ounces. Of course, you can bring an empty water bottle to the airport
If you frequently use the JetBlue TrueBlue loyalty program and value earning JetBlue points, you should know how to use JetBlue TrueBlue Shopping. In short, using JetBlue TrueBlue Shopping lets you earn bonus JetBlue points on some everyday purchases you’re already making. You’ll find two ways to earn bonus points through JetBlue TrueBlue Shopping: an
Six Senses hotels and resorts offer a unique style of friendly, wellness-focused luxury. The two Six Senses resorts I’ve stayed at — Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives and Six Senses Yao Noi in Thailand — easily sit within my top five stays ever due to their rustic, approachable luxury in beautiful, remote settings. However,
It’s easy to see why Cancun is Mexico’s most popular destination. It’s home to beautiful beaches, jaw-dropping Mayan ruins, and a busy nightlife scene … getting people to visit this sun-soaked jewel on the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula is not a hard sell. But we’ve been tipped off to a new fare sale that
While Singapore Airlines has a reputation for offering an exceptional product, booking long-haul, premium-cabin awards with the airline isn’t easy. You can sometimes find award availability using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan or Air Canada Aeroplan, but you’ll usually find more availability through Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. KrisFlyer generally charges more miles than other loyalty programs, even
Qatar Airways has devalued some Avios sweet spots for award flights on partner airlines including American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as first reported earlier today by DansDeals. Historically, Qatar Airways Privilege Club has been a popular, if somewhat niche, loyalty program for U.S. flyers thanks in part to the bargain redemption levels of short-haul flights
Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, Oregon, is undergoing a much-needed $2.15 billion makeover. While construction has been underway since at least 2020, visitors will likely feel it was all worth the wait when the airport’s temporary walls come down Aug. 14 to reveal the next (and best) part of the project. Soon, visitors will
There’s a new way to earn miles with a major U.S. airline when you stay at a vacation rental property. On Monday, JetBlue announced a new partnership with Vrbo. As part of the link-up, you can now book Vrbo stays using JetBlue’s Paisly platform, the carrier’s travel booking site for nonflight reservations. That means you’ll
Nothing quite says “bucket list” like a cruise to Africa. You get wildlife safaris, ancient wonders of the world and some of the most fascinating cultural epicenters on the globe all in one trip. Are you starting to understand why a cruise here is so unique? Africa is a big continent, and you’ll find almost