Marriott Bonvoy has over 30 hotel brands in more than 10,000 global destinations. While some other hotel loyalty programs have opted to bring properties from acquired brands into their existing brands, Marriott Bonvoy has generally not been hesitant to add a new brand to its program. Hence, the number of Marriott brands will likely continue…

If “The Golden Girls” were Italian nonnas, they’d feel right at home at Casa Monti, a boutique hotel in the heart of Rome’s oldest neighborhood. Thanks to its never-ending combinations of patterns, textures, prints and tchotchkes, the new hotel feels like an old friend, “a pal and a confidante,” if you will. Instantly welcoming and…

You might have heard that cruise fares are all-inclusive, but if you’re new to cruising, that term could be misleading. While mainstream cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line offer incredible value, covering lodging, meals and transportation in their cruise fares, they are not 100% all-inclusive. In other words,…

Credit card fraud is a serious risk to individuals and businesses alike. Despite measures like mobile wallets, chip cards and Near Field Communication technology, consumers are still at risk of having their credit card accounts used fraudulently. Below, we’ll explain what credit card fraud is, the steps you can take to keep your card safe…