Travel

Toward the end of this summer, I realized I had a bundle of expiring American Airlines AAdvantage miles that I needed to use before September. More pressingly, I was out of Montréal bagels. I took my family to the 5-star hotel…

Once hotel reservations are made and flights are booked, there’s still one major logistics puzzle to solve — airport transportation. The choice often boils down to driving yourself or opting for an Uber to avoid daily parking fees.  To put…

Credit cards, airlines, and hotels don’t give out their own point and mile valuations, so, unfortunately, there are no official answers on what points and miles are actually worth. Therefore, it’s up to you to make your own conclusions on…

I’m always excited to get my hands on the latest piece of technology, and I’m typically one of the first in line (virtually, at least) when Apple releases a new iPhone. This year was no exception with the announcement of…

I’m not a big fan of landside lounges, but I was willing to change my mind during a visit to Germany this summer. Did Frankfurt’s LuxxLounge blow me away enough to give lounges before security another shot? The LuxxLounge was…

Thomas Edison National Historical Park is located in West Orange, New Jersey, just a hop, skip, and a jump away from New York City. This is an excellent place for history buffs to come and learn more about the contributions…

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in the U.K. and one of the busiest in the world, transporting over 60 million passengers in 2022. It hasn’t yet reached its pre-COVID-19 passenger traffic (over 80 million passengers in 2019,)…

New York City is a top travel destination for a lot of reasons. It’s one of the biggest melting pots in the U.S. and home to some of the most famous monuments in the country. The city also happens to…

I recently had a 12-hour layover in Honolulu, arriving from Los Angeles and transiting to United’s famed Island Hopper service the next morning. That layover from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. was enough time that I wanted to go out…

The IGA Lounge in the international terminal at Istanbul Airport (IST) has been busy every time I’ve visited, likely because it’s one of the few lounges accessible by those not flying in premium cabins with Turkish Airlines or its Star…

Travel insurance is one of those things you don’t know you need until it’s too late — or you read an in-depth review of one, like GoReady Insurance. GoReady (formerly APRIL Travel Protection) is underwritten by Aegis General Insurance Agency. This…

Airline: Air CanadaAircraft: Airbus A330-300Flight #: AC779Route: Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Date: August 17, 2023Duration: 5hr 59minCabin and Layout: Air Canada economy with 244 seats in a 2-4-2 layoutSeat: 27K (window)Cost: 40,100 Aeroplan…

I planned a trip to New York in late August to cover the U.S. Open and all of the great activations that American Express and other card issuers and travel companies were putting on. In light of my visit to…

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…

With its quality food, numerous seating options, and ample space, the Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a great place for a respite for travelers. Its location could be ideal or inconvenient, depending on your…

Airline: Air CanadaAircraft: Boeing 787-900Flight #: AC 845Route: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)Date: August 17, 2023Duration: 7hr 55minCabin and Layout: Air Canada economy with 247 seats, 3-3-3 configurationSeat: 19G (aisle seat)Cost: 40,100 Aeroplan points…

How high can you get when you’re high? Marijuana is legal in 23 states, 3 U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C. As 8 additional states have decriminalized its use, the substance is technically still illegal, but state authorities won’t prosecute people…

Pecos National Historical Park is a park filled with ancient cultural history and geography that will take your breath away. Over 12,000 years of history are held within the boundaries of this park. From incredible trails winding past ancient ancestral…

Given my husband’s difficult experience with a tight connection at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN) just a few days ahead of my flight, I paid to change the flight time for myself and my kids from…

Los Angeles is known for a lot of things. It’s on the cutting edge of new lifestyle trends and the home of Hollywood. As a U.S. cultural hub, it’s not surprising that LA is home to some of the country’s…

The author was traveling as an invited guest of JW Marriott Charlotte. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. Charlotte, known as the Queen City, is among one of the…