Travel Tips

​  Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When it comes to planning and taking a vacation, travelers rely on their phones now more than ever. Travel apps are a source of inspiration and are extremely useful for booking and managing logistics — even making restaurant reservations or […]

​  Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. At first, there was just Netflix, but now there are multiple ‘must-have’ streaming services to keep up with all of your favorite shows. But unfortunately, the cost of many of these streaming services continues to increase, and if you’re like

​  What is the best location for a cabin on a cruise ship? As a cruise writer for more than 20 years, I’ve heard that question a lot, and it’s not an easy one to answer. On any given cruise vessel, the best cabin location for one person might not be the best choice for

​  Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Many premium travel rewards credit cards come with a Priority Pass membership that gives cardmembers access to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide. What’s sometimes forgotten, though, is that not all Priority Pass memberships have the same benefits. Some provide unlimited visits, while

​  Airports can be stressful environments. Thousands of travelers are all heading in different directions, and you’re hearing boarding calls, paying for overpriced food and drinks, navigating duty-free mazes and waiting in lines everywhere. Spending time in an airport lounge is a great way to relax before your next flight. These can be sanctuaries from

​  Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. We’re still several weeks away from turkeys appearing on supermarket shelves en masse and familiar holiday tunes playing on the loudspeakers in stores. However, now is the time to get serious about booking holiday travel — particularly when it comes

​  Editor’s note: This story has been recently updated. Bedbugs have once again made the news. This time, according to reports, they are afflicting Paris as the French capital prepares to ramp up and host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Social media footage has gone viral capturing bedbugs in Airbnbs, on public transportation and at a

​  Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. When booking discounted travel, numerous opportunities are available, ranging from paid ticket sales to redemption promotions. However, one of the most reliable deals is the monthly Promo Rewards offered by Air France-KLM Flying Blue. These exclusive discounts are on the Flying Blue

​  Air Canada’s loyalty program, Aeroplan, is a favorite among award travelers, and for good reason. It’s easy to earn Aeroplan points, and the redemption rates are great, with plenty of sweet spots. The program was independently run for several years, but that all changed in 2020 when Air Canada retook the reins and launched

​  If you aren’t earning points or extra cash back on your online purchases, you’re likely leaving serious rewards on the table. Thankfully, it’s as simple as a couple of extra clicks before you buy your next lawnmower at homedepot.com, jeans from gap.com or decorative dish towels and must-have home goods from target.com. And with