travel tips

Lots of people like to collect specific things as souvenirs to remind them of their various trips. I buy Christmas ornaments (or something I can use as a Christmas ornament …

Hotel pools—they’re either an oasis of relaxation or a strange afterthought. For me? They’re usually a shrug. While some guests might base their entire booking on poolside vibes, I just …

When you live in the United States, it becomes something of a way of life that on Christmas Day, some things are open and some are closed. After all, the …

Most US airlines offer economy passengers the option to pay extra for a more comfortable flight experience. Airlines refer to these “special” seats by various names, but the concept is …

Spending $15,000 to earn a free night certificate might sound like a hefty commitment, but when that certificate has no blackout dates, resort fees, or weekend-only restrictions, it becomes a …

I’ve been able to score countless upgrades in hotels using a certain trick. It’s totally legal, amazingly easy to do and doesn’t throw off my moral compass. Even those timid …

It’s December 19th, which means there’s less than a week for procrastinators to get Christmas and Hanukkah presents for the people on their gift giving list. If you have friends …

Everyone has their tale of woe that happened during their travels. Or if they don’t have one themselves, they know someone who does. The family who got caught in an …

You don’t have to think very hard to name countries in the world that aren’t very safe at the moment. Ukraine. North Korea. Afghanistan. Sudan. Of course, there are plenty …

Virgin Atlantic’s Household Account program is now open to all Flying Club members. While I’m sure many people might think this program is like British Airways’ or JetBlue’s family pooling… …