THE BEST MOVIES ARE THE ONES WITH THE TRULY memorable settings, and the best settings aren’t stitched together with CGI. They’re taken from the real world and made into something more. Some real-world places have become inextricably linked to the…
Wyndham Rewards is known for being one of the most straightforward award programs out there, charging a flat 15,000 points for any award booking along with a 3,000 points plus cash option. The program is currently running three promotions that…
Last week, I announced the semifinalists for our Into the Blue: Marathon to a Million contest. I was thrilled with the submissions we received, and it made it hard to select our semifinalists. And even if you weren’t selected as…
Long-haul travel can be really fun — lengthy flights give you plenty of time to catch up on your favorite TV shows, watch new movies and enjoy Champagne for days, while also providing plenty of opportunities to meet new people…
While Alaska Mileage Plan isn’t quite as rewarding as it once was, following the recent (and sudden) devaluation of Emirates business and first-class awards, you can still get a lot of value from the program. For example, you can book…
Starwood has been in the news quite a bit recently due to its on-again, off-again acquisition by Marriott. But none of this matters to travelers in the short term, as the consequences of the now-approved merger aren’t likely to take…
There are many ways you can double- (or even triple-) dip to maximize your point and mileage earnings. One way to do this is on stays at Hilton properties, as you can earn both Hilton HHonors points and airline miles…
VANCOUVER is a city that likes to promote the great outdoors.But apart from being an outdoor wonderland, Vancouver is also a hotspot for luxury and business travel. Some of the city’s best hotels have maintained their old world heritage charm,…
Some 105.3 million U.S. leisure travelers, or 60 percent of all leisure travelers in the U.S., say that they are “sustainable travelers” — those concerned with how their travel impacts everything from a destination’s local economy to the environment.That’s according…
This is the latest interview in the series.Following record visitation in 2015, Las Vegas is striving to increase its convention business further with new content platforms and a series of virtual reality videos.The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA)…
