This is the highest-rated cruise destination in the world — and it’s not what you think

What’s the highest-rated cruise destination in the world? If you guessed Barcelona; Rome; Athens, Greece; or Amsterdam — four of the most iconic cruise destinations in Europe — you’d be wrong. Ditto if you named Sydney or Tokyo. It’s also not Jerusalem (reached from the port of Haifa, Israel) or Buenos Aires, Argentina. For more…

Review: What it’s like staying at Dreams Flora Resort & Spa near Punta Cana

With each trip I take to the Dominican Republic, I fall more and more in love with the tropical country’s beautiful beaches, picturesque palm trees, great weather and friendly people. I’ve also fallen in love with a few of its many great all-inclusive resorts, which range from family-friendly spots to adults-only properties and even resort-within-a-resort…

Best restaurants at Universal Orlando Resort

From quick-service meals to fully fledged sit-down restaurants, the food at Universal Orlando Resort is far from an afterthought. Many spots at Universal Orlando accept advance reservations (though it isn’t mandatory like at many Disney World restaurants), but with more than 100 dining options to choose from, it can get pretty overwhelming. Fortunately, TPG is…

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card review: Quality perks for a reasonable fee

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card provides solid earnings at Hilton properties and automatic Hilton Gold elite status, which offers complimentary breakfast, increased earnings and space-available upgrades when you stay at Hilton properties. The status perk alone may make it easy to justify the card’s $150 annual…

Points and miles travel deals for March: Maximize and earn with these offers

From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. For this month, we found promotions to fly one-way to Mexico or the Caribbean for…

Post-Miles&Smiles devaluation: Why I’m using Aeroplan for Star Alliance redemptions

The main attraction to the world of points and miles is the ability to redeem your rewards for “free” travel. What I find even more lucrative is securing premium airline seats in business and first class using my points and miles for a fraction of the cash price. Whether you’re earning points and miles on…