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The Chase Sapphire Reserve^® is widely touted as one of the most lucrative travel rewards credit cards on the market. But no matter which way you look at things, a annual fee is a lot of money. It’s a good…

With hundreds of islands, the Caribbean offers an array of destinations for travelers seeking a vacation with sand, sun, and crystal clear waters. Located just southeast of the U.S., it’s relatively easy to get to many Caribbean destinations from numerous…

‘Tis the season. The pumpkin spice lattes, turkey, and Christmas carols … the holidays can bring plenty of holiday cheer but also impending dread. This may ring especially true when you’re traveling, with the potential to miss important celebrations at…

If you plan to visit Thailand’s largest island, Phuket has dozens of hotels apt for any type of traveler. Phuket’s pristine beaches, numerous activities, and world-famous nightlife make it a popular vacation destination for couples, digital nomads, families, and youthful…

If you’re ready to rough it but not really, then glamping is for you. It’s a way to authentically experience a destination and landscape without pitching your tent and sleeping on the ground. A more “adult” version of camping that…

Wellness is for everyone, but sometimes it’s nice to escape to a retreat surrounded by same-sex, like-minded individuals. Some retreats cater to men specifically, but if you’re a woman looking for a female-centric wellness retreat, this article is for you….

With both wellness travel and solo travel on the rise, it’s no surprise that solo wellness retreats are growing in popularity. Traveling alone in a way that benefits your physical and mental health is easy — with no one else…

Selecting the right destination for your first trip as a married couple isn’t easy, as there are so many popular honeymoon destinations where you can have the trip of a lifetime. Choosing the perfect honeymoon destination comes down to thinking…

I greatly value the Membership Rewards points that I earn with The Platinum Card^® from American Express. In fact, one of the main reasons I still keep my Amex Platinum card, even though I live abroad, is because of these…

When it comes to a honeymoon, most couples want the trip of a lifetime made easy. Planning a wedding can be exhausting, and an all-inclusive honeymoon is a simple way to relax, unwind, and enjoy a memorable trip with your…

Your honeymoon should be the trip of a lifetime, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to head to the Caribbean, Europe, or beyond. Couples can enjoy a memorable honeymoon right here in the U.S. In fact, you might not…

Europe feels like the place to be this year — and beyond. But the inflated cost of airfare, lodging, and well, everything else, isn’t making getting there any easier. While you may be able to score a solid flight deal…

The rich sounds of opera wafting down a Venice canal from your gondola, holding hands atop the Eiffel Tower, a cabana overlooking the glittering Greek Aegean Sea … this is the kind of romance you can expect during a European…

Planning a wedding can be hard work. When it’s time for that coveted honeymoon, you probably want to lounge on dreamy, white-sand beaches, swim in crystal clear waters, and stay in some of the most romantic resorts in the world….

Julio Camba was a journalist that lived in room 338 at The Westin Palace, Madrid for nearly 20 years (more than 7,000 nights) from 1942 to 1962. Now a Marriott Bonvoy property, we’re asking the burning question: could you really…

As corporate and leisure travel have both bounced back after the COVID-19 pandemic, companies, travelers, and the travel industry itself are all figuring out how to navigate the “new normal” in the travel world, which includes concepts like revenge travel,…

Wellness retreats are an easy way to enjoy a vacation while also taking the time to focus on your well-being. Whether it be a spa break, a yoga retreat, or a luxury wellness resort, a wellness retreat allows you to…

Gazing out over the Mediterranean, exploring medieval villages and castles, strolling regal gardens, and practicing your high-school French, German, Italian, or Spanish … these are all things that you probably envision when thinking about your next European vacation. But perhaps…

Sometimes you want a vacation where you explore hidden gems, visit cultural sites, or head to every museum in town. Other times, you want to enjoy some fun in the sun. Those looking for the latter should head to Punta…

There’s no shortage of luxurious and over-the-top hotels to choose from in the glittering city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. And if you’re searching for a place to stay in the city, Atlantis, The Palm should be a…

Wellness is not just a hyped-up term that refers to spiritual healing or cleansing your chakras with crystals. While it can refer to those more … eccentric … methods of restoration for the mind and body, wellness often just refers…