Another ski season is upon us, which means Amtrak’s Winter Park Express train is also back. Skiers, boarders and snow bunnies alike can take the train from Denver to Winter Park Resort — Colorado’s longest continually operated ski resort featuring over 3,000 acres of terrain. Tickets are on sale now for the 2024-2025 ski season,…
If you’ve ever checked your credit card or bank account after a gas station purchase or during a hotel stay and noticed “pending” charges larger than what you’ve actually spent, then you’re likely well aware of what’s known as “holds.” A hold is an amount charged to your card when you pay for something that…
Last month, Delta Air Lines cut the ribbon on its second business-class-only lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). A beautiful but smaller, more food-and-beverage focused outpost, the new LAX facility can’t quite match the sheer scope of Delta’s sprawling, 40,000 square-foot oasis at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which launched the…
No one likes waiting in line — for anything. And some of the worst lines can be those at airport rental car counters. These (frustratingly) always seem to appear after a long flight with your family when all you want is to get in the car and go. Forget all of the other perks that…
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (PDF link), 82% of U.S. citizens over 18 years old have at least one credit card. However, that still means almost 20% of the population does not. Credit cards are an integral component of personal finance. With proper use, credit cards can be a tool for your…
I’ve stayed at nine different Maldives resorts over the last four years. During these stays, I discovered that — more so than in any other destination I’ve visited — each resort has its own vibe and activities. I like to say that each Maldives resort is likely the best for someone. As such, it’s incredibly…
Hilton Honors offers several cobranded American Express cards. The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is a solid midlevel card, but I believe the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is one of the most undervalued hotel credit cards. It’s easy to get more than the Hilton Aspire’s $550 annual fee in value each year….
Some Marriott brands, such as SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn, offer complimentary breakfast to all guests as a brand amenity. For stays at most other Marriott brands, though, it’s more complicated for Platinum Elite and higher members. They may get complimentary breakfast via lounge access or by selecting breakfast as an elite welcome gift at…
Would you like to spend more than 130 days exploring Asia, the Pacific and Alaska? Princess Cruises has switched up its previously announced world cruise itinerary to make the voyage more immersive in the Pacific region. With ongoing unrest affecting the Red Sea region, Princess decided not to send a ship through the area to…
Historic train stations are cool — but they’re even better once converted into a trendy hotel where you can earn and use Marriott Bonvoy points, right? That’s exactly what you’ll find in Salt Lake City at the now-open Asher Adams, an Autograph Collection hotel that was formerly the city’s Union Pacific Depot, built between 1908…