Cruises to Mexico just got more expensive – but you won’t notice

Starting in 2025, cruises to Mexico will cost passengers $42 more per person if they book a sailing that includes calls on any of the country’s ports. Mexico’s Senate on Dec. 3 voted to include cruisers in an already existing tourist tax if their voyages stop at even one of the country’s ports, as reported…

American Express and Virgin Atlantic transfer bonus: Get 40% more Virgin points when transferring Membership Rewards

Looking to travel to Europe? Is an island vacation on your bucket list? Want to finally make that dream trip a reality? If so, there’s good news: For a limited time, eligible American Express Membership Rewards® card members can receive a 40% bonus when transferring points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Usually, cardholders can transfer…

Disneyland announces its 2025 special events schedule and 70th anniversary celebration

Next year ushers in an important anniversary for the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Founded in 1955, the resort will observe seven decades as the Happiest Place on Earth. Disney never misses a chance to celebrate, and the company just announced that it plans to mark this 70-year Disneyland milestone with a major anniversary celebration…

Hard Rock International launches new cobranded credit card for loyalty members

Hard Rock International’s new loyalty program now has a cobranded credit card. The Unity by Hard Rock Mastercard Credit Card, launched today, enables Unity by Hard Rock loyalty program members to earn Unity points through card spending. The new credit card has no annual fee, is available to U.S.-based Unity members and can be used…

Biden administration proposes passenger compensation for flight disruptions

Even as the Biden administration prepares to leave office in just over a month, it’s getting the ball rolling on possible new rules that could mean compensation for passengers when a flight is canceled, changed or delayed and it’s the airline’s fault. The U.S. Department of Transportation issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking Thursday…

What’s covered by credit card travel accident and emergency evacuation insurance?

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Many perks available from your credit cards are well-known and well-utilized. However, benefits such as trip cancellation insurance, delayed baggage insurance, lost baggage insurance and trip delay protection can quite literally save the day and justify paying an annual fee. I’ll explain a couple…