Although perks like unparalleled airport lounge access, an up to $200 annual airline credit, up to $200 annual prepaid hotel statement credit and up to $200 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. services; Amex Plat must be added to your account and you can redeem with any Amex card) may seem like the most valuable…
Make way for the XLR. This week, Spanish flag carrier Iberia will become the first airline in the world to launch long-haul service on the Airbus A321XLR, the newest aircraft variant to hit the market. A single-aisle jet capable of flying passengers between the U.S. and Europe, the aircraft promises to open up dozens of…
Apple is giving travelers another reason to pack an AirTag in their checked bag. The tech giant announced on Monday that it will enable a new feature, dubbed Share Item Location, for AirTags and other accessories that are connected to the Find My network. This feature will allow travelers to share the location of an…
For a hospitality brand that is synonymous with unrivaled service and luxury, it’s no surprise that Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, with its pared-back glamour and unbeatable views of the glimmering Aegean Sea, goes above and beyond for its sun-seeking guests. The moment you cross the pine-shrouded security gates and ascend a steep hill…
Believe it or not, the holiday season is truly creeping up. If you haven’t locked down your travel plans yet, now is the time to do so. If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve or any other holidays, you probably have quite a few things on your to-do list, such as booking…
With cruises selling like hotcakes, you’re already behind if you haven’t yet thought about your 2025 summer vacation. Fortunately, many cruise lines are offering Black Friday deals this year, allowing you to take advantage of fare discounts and perks like cabin upgrades, “kids sail free” offers, onboard credit, free airfare and other bonuses if you’re…
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…