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Hawaii has always been on my family’s bucket list. So after not traveling for almost 2 years, my wife and I decided to take our 2 kids to Maui and Oahu. We (as most travelers have) quickly realized that traveling…

If you’ve been to Walt Disney World or Disneyland recently, you know how crazy the crowds can get. Even if you are just doing research for a future trip, the amount of new information out there can likely be overwhelming….

Star Alliance is expanding its membership as the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn will be joining as the first non-airline partner in the new Star Alliance initiative. As an industry first, Star Alliance’s intermodal partnership model will combine airlines with…

In 2020 we saw the pause, and then eventual retirement, of the Walt Disney World FastPass+ and Disneyland FASTPASS and MaxPass line-skipping programs. In October 2021, the replacement, Disney Genie, was launched — with mixed reviews. What is Disney Genie?…

To cap off a bucket-list family vacation to Hawaii, my wife, 2 young kids, and I spent 5 days on the island of Oahu. After spending a week in Maui at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa and Grand…

Capital One continues to improve its airport lounge offerings, and now eligible cardholders will have access to over 100 more lounges worldwide thanks to a partnership with Plaza Premium Lounge. Cardholders of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card*…

It’s no secret that rental car prices have skyrocketed since travel has rebounded. With higher demand and lower supply after most car rental companies sold off their fleets during the pandemic, finding an affordable rental car has become one of…

With a busy summer travel season ahead, United has debuted its newest amenity kits in partnership with Away. Exclusive to passengers flying premium cabins, there will be 3 versions of the kits, each with the signature design aesthetic travelers have…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available.  If you’re looking to score a deal on a hotel this summer, Graduate Hotels is offering a flash sale with select rooms for only $30 at all of…

As part of a bucket-list family trip to Hawaii to kick off 2022, I found myself constantly checking hotel award availability across all of the islands to put together the best trip I could using (mostly) points and miles. This was…

Disney’s All-Star Movie Resort is part of the “Value Resort” category at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, which offers guests the perks of staying onsite without the hefty price tag. If you have taken a family vacation to Disney…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The revamped IHG One Rewards program has announced its summer promotion that could earn members up to 4x points, up to a total of 100,000 bonus points.  This…

The new JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo is officially open, making it Marriott’s first luxury property in the most populous city in the Americas. Located in the bustling Parque da Cidade complex full of businesses and entertainment options, the JW…

In 2022, Central Florida welcomed a park full of muddy puddles! Peppa fans of all ages can visit the world’s first-ever Peppa Pig Theme Park in Winter Haven, Florida. This playful theme park is perfect for “little piggies” and their…

Flying United Polaris business class has quickly become my favorite way to get back and forth between the U.S. and Brazil. As long as you don’t get “the old Polaris,” the seats and onboard experience are head and shoulders above…

Whether heading on a vacation or babymoon, traveling for work, or visiting family for the holidays, flying while pregnant is extremely common and generally safe when following standard air travel precautions. As always, wearing a seatbelt and staying hydrated is…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. For a limited time, StatusMatch.com is offering the opportunity to match your elite status to Royal Air Maroc’s Safar Flyer program. While you may not think having Royal Air…

Bilt Rewards has partnered with Wells Fargo & Company to issue a co-branded credit card to allow members to pay for their rent and earn points with no transaction fee at any rental property in the U.S. Since its entrance…

After months (years if we really go back to before the start of the pandemic) of planning, I was finally able to book a true bucket-list trip for my family. Originally, we had flights booked to Tokyo on ANA, but…

Bad news for Hilton Honors members. Prices at some of the brand’s most aspirational properties just jumped from 95,000 to 120,000 per night without warning. Hilton Honors has long had variable award pricing instead of a traditional award chart, however,…

New parents will quickly realize that little ones travel with a lot of gear, and it will often make sense for kids to have their own carry-on bags. My family is a big fan of Away and Monos bags, but…