Nonstop routes between Asia and New York have some of the most coveted seats in premium cabins, especially for those looking to redeem frequent flyer miles. I was up to the challenge of finding the perfect award redemption and I…
Earlier this month, American Airlines announced plans for the future of its AAdvantage program, the main takeaway being that it’s switching to a revenue-based redeemable mileage earning. For now, though, it’s fairly easy to get status quickly — especially if…
Last week, my family and I visited one of my favorite destinations in Europe: Portugal. I’d only ever been to Lisbon, so I was pretty excited when the rest of the group was willing to take a day trip to…
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by…
Demand for travel to Europe remains strong, and AAA summer travel bookings show that Rome and London are at the top of many international travelers’ itineraries this summer.Americans are also flocking to warm-weather destinations in the U.S., Mexico and Caribbean,…
Earlier this month, we wrote about increased sign-up bonuses on the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express and the Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express (note that the business versions come with similarly increased bonuses). These…
Hyatt is one of my favorite hotel chains. Its Gold Passport loyalty program features strong value per point; it offers any unsold standard room as an award (though some properties have minimum-stay requirements for awards); and points are relatively easy…
Mauritius is targeting Nigeria and other African nations to help sustain growth in tourism revenue that’s expected to reach almost 10 percent this year, Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Xavier Luc Duval said.The country received 114,796 visitors from Africa…
Embed from Getty Images WHEN I WAS 22, I WAS PUTTERING around my parents house, trying to put off getting a job. Jharna Joshi is doing much cooler things at 22 than I was. The 22-year-old college student from Ahmedabad…
THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH AIRBNB. Last December, Harvard researchers released a report that it was harder for members of the online housesharing community with “black-sounding names” to find a place to stay than it was for people with less “black-sounding…
