Travel

The benefits of Hilton Honors hotel elite status are many. That upgraded room can be luxurious, the free breakfast buffet expansive, and the hotel executive lounge a quiet retreat for complimentary cocktails and culinary delights. To qualify for hotel elite…

Paris is arguably one of the most romantic cities in the world and one that is visited by over 7 million people annually. From the style and grandeur of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées to the iconic landmarks of the Eiffel…

Flying Blue is the loyalty program of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (the national airline of the Netherlands) and Air France. KLM and Air France merged to form Air France-KLM Group back in 2004, and — shortly after this — combined…

No one wants to be in a position where you have to cancel a flight. Unfortunately, this is a reality many of us will deal with at some point. If you need to cancel your Frontier Airlines flight, a bit…

Baggage fees continue to grow as a revenue source for U.S. airlines, which collected a record $5.1 billion in charges over the past year. In late 2018, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and others all raised the price…

Update: American Airlines previously offered e-500 mile upgrades to elite status passengers at several levels as a mechanism to provide upgrades on flights, both for elite passengers and companions. The e-500 mile upgrade system for elite passengers has been phased…

Thinking of exploring Europe? The Eurail pass allows you to travel between over 40,000 destinations, across 31 different countries, all on just 1 single ticket. It is a flexible and affordable way to take in the varying sights, climates, and…

Over 1.5 million people travel between Harry Reid International (LAS) in Las Vegas and Los Angeles International (LAX) annually on 10 different airlines. This makes the route not only the most trafficked flight out of LAS, but one of the…

In situations where a water bottle just isn’t enough, a hydration backpack gives you direct access to much-needed fluids on the go. Like a regular backpack, only better, there are a ton of different hydration-based backpacks to choose from. Why…

As the largest airline in the world, American Airlines carries passengers to ~350 domestic and international destinations each year. It’s also a part of the world’s second-largest airline alliance — Oneworld — which serves every inhabited continent with partners like…

The Wing, First Class Lounge is perhaps the more famous of the 2 first class lounges operated by Cathay Pacific at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). While there are similarities between The Wing, First Class Lounge and The Pier, First…

Having an international data plan can make international travel a lot easier. You have instant access to maps and can keep in touch with your travel companions without worrying about purchasing a new SIM in each country. For years there’s been…

Sometimes, plans change, forcing you to cancel a flight you’ve been looking forward to for months. If you’ve ever been in a position where you needed to cancel a flight, you know the process can be expensive and complicated. If…

The American Airlines AAdvantage program is the largest frequent flyer program in the world and has 4 public elite status tiers: Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum. The most benefits come with the Executive Platinum level, which is regarded…

If you practice yoga, you know that nothing feels quite as spiritually enlightening as rolling out your mat on the beach, at the top of a mountain, or overlooking the ocean. For a yogi who likes to get around, a…

The capital city of Italy is one of the most romantic and historic places in the world. Rome has a lot for you to explore and discover with its plethora of cobbled streets, beautiful architecture, Ancient ruins, and relics dating…

Perhaps the most famous Cathay Pacific lounge in the world, The Pier First, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is renowned for its amenities, food, and classic minimalist luxury vibes. There are countless bells and whistles to look forward to,…

The Pier, Business Class Lounge is 1 of 5 lounges operated by Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The Pier, Business made headlines for offering a relaxation and meditation room featuring yoga instructional videos and quiet spaces for…

Emirates is the fourth biggest international airline, based on scheduled passenger-kilometers flown, and has a large fleet including the enormous double-decker A380. The airline’s vast route network, quick connections, and emphasis on quality meant that Emirates was the first choice…

Before jetting off on Singapore Airlines’ new A380 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), my partner and I were faced with the decision of which of the 4 Star Alliance airline lounges to visit in the new Queen’s Terminal 2 complex:…

Seychelles is an African destination that ranks high on the exotic beach scale. Similar to Bora Bora and the Maldives, Seychelles is a remote place offering secluded beaches and incredible views. Located in the Indian Ocean off of the coast…