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Are cruise drink packages worth the price? Everything you need to know
Are cruise drink packages worth the price? The short answer is that it depends. It depends on how expensive a cruise line’s alcohol package is [more…]
Is booking Disney’s club-level rooms worth it?
If you’ve shopped online for Disney Resort hotel reservations, you may have seen the words “Disney Club Access” on some booking options, and you might [more…]
What it’s like to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Finland’s Arctic to see Santa
Childhood moves quickly. Those special years when kids are old enough to appreciate exciting adventures but still young enough to lean into the magic of [more…]
Yes, you still have to put your phone in airplane mode on an airplane
By now, we’re all familiar with the overhead announcement that typically comes after boarding is complete: “Please turn off your phone or put it on [more…]
Your complete guide to shopping protections on American Express cards
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Numerous American Express cards offer shopping protections that can protect your purchases and [more…]
Everything you need to know about American Express purchase protection
When deciding which travel rewards card to use for large purchases, it’s important to look beyond the points and miles you earn. Card issuers strive [more…]
4 reasons staying at a Disneyland hotel is worth it
When choosing where to stay on your Disneyland vacation, the first big decision you need to make is whether to stay in an official Disneyland [more…]
Current Southwest credit card sign-up offers with Chase
For Southwest loyalists, a cobranded Southwest credit card is a great way to earn points toward travel. And if you’re looking to earn a solid [more…]
7 aspirational luxury hotels you can book with points
There are many ways to redeem points for hotel stays. I usually redeem for good-value properties that I can book for relatively few points. Having [more…]
Some of our biggest points and miles mistakes
At TPG, we’re big fans of maximizing our points and miles to save money while traveling. Although we have years of collective experience, even points [more…]
Britons warned of ‘drink spiking and methanol poisoning’ at exotic island location of Fiji
Britons who are planning on travelling to Fiji have been warned of their drinks being spiked with methanol. Fiji reported a 15 per cent increase [more…]
Overturned lorry causes thousands of motorists to sit in standstill traffic
Christmas Eve travellers have been hit by chaos after an overturned lorry resulted in thousands of motorists being forced to sit in standstill traffic. The [more…]
London Elizabeth Line passenger forced to run 17 metres alongside train after hand trapped in closed doors
A passenger was forced to run alongside a moving Elizabeth Line train for 17 metres after their hand became trapped in a door at Ealing [more…]
11 cruise ship excursions to avoid
You have eight to 10 hours in port, and you might never return to that destination. How do you make sure you don’t blow your [more…]
Simon Calder details Christmas travel chaos for Britons
Travel expert Simon Calder has warned of “painful” disruption to festive journeys for Britons, as major train stations and airports are reducing and cancelling services [more…]
This book is the perfect gift for an AvGeek or outer space enthusiast
If you have an AvGeek, an outer space enthusiast or an avid reader in your life and you can’t decide what to give them as [more…]
Britons issued fresh warning as major services face disruption
Travel expert Simon Calder has warned of “painful” disruption to festive journeys for Britons, as major train stations and airports are reducing and cancelling services [more…]
American Airlines Christmas Eve ground stop lifted following technical problem
Christmas Eve travel is off to a rocky start. American Airlines encountered a technical problem Tuesday morning, and requested the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily [more…]
American Airlines flights GROUNDED after major ‘technical issue’
All American Airlines flights have been grounded as a result of a major “technical issue” with the airline. The company did not provide a reason [more…]
Make these travel resolutions now for a better passenger experience in 2025
A new year is approaching, and we’re all trying to make resolutions to improve our lives. While pondering those goals, don’t forget to include ways [more…]
