Nothing says vacation more than a pristine pool of aquamarine water sparkling like diamonds in sunshine, perhaps rippling ever so gently in a light breeze, with an infinity edge that melts into the surrounding seascape, mountain range or pastoral sprawl. Whether taking a dip to feel refreshed on a blisteringly hot day or submerging to […]
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) has long been a top-tier travel card for points enthusiasts, prized for its flexible rewards, generous travel protections and broad transfer partner network. But with a suite of recent changes, including a significantly higher annual fee and an overhaul of some benefits, many cardholders are now reconsidering
Gulf Air will land in New York in October, returning to the U.S. after nearly three decades. The Bahrain-based carrier will offer thrice-weekly flights to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) on a Boeing 787-9 from Oct. 1, Gulf Air said July 15. Gulf Air will initially operate
Delta Air Lines is expanding its partnership with Uber, and with that comes good news for Delta Amex cardmembers. Cardmembers of select Delta cards will receive a new monthly membership credit that covers the cost of an Uber One membership for six or 12 months. Enrollment is required. Additionally, if you hold the Apple Card,
Looking for meaningful things to do in Central African Republic? Let me share my two-day adventure. Spending 48 hours in the Central African Republic (CAR) was an eye-opening experience. Before this, I spent 48 hours in Tunis, Tunisia. I also explored 48 hours in Niamey. Each experience taught me something new. And with every trip,
We are already well into the summer travel season, and while there is still time to plan a last-minute getaway, you should also start thinking about where you might want to go this fall. This is especially true if you want to travel abroad, because you should book your flights three to five months in
The Dragon Bravo wildfire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park forced the evacuation and closure of a portion of the park this past weekend. Only the North Rim — not to be confused with the more frequented South Rim of the park — will remain closed for the remainder of the 2025
When it comes to travel rewards cards, you usually get what you pay for in terms of bonus categories and perks. This is why we usually compare cards within a single category to try to find the best premium rewards card or the best no-annual-fee cards. The problem is that the American Express® Gold Card
Ever smiled and said “hello” in a new country, only to feel something was wrong? That’s where cultural fluency comes in. It’s more than learning words. It means understanding how people think, speak, and connect. Many travelers feel confused or uncomfortable at first. That’s called culture shock. It often happens when we don’t understand local
Delta Air Lines will launch the first-ever nonstop to South America from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Come Dec. 4, the SkyTeam alliance carrier will offer a daily flight from the capital of Utah to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru, through Jan. 25, 2026, Delta said Friday. The airline will operate
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