Travel

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…

After a somewhat disappointing visit to the Apricot Business Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN), I had enough time before my connecting flight for a little lounge-hopping. I decided to check out the other…

The Amtrak Guest Rewards program is Amtrak’s loyalty program for riding trains across the U.S. While many people tend to remember programs associated with airlines, hotels, and car rental programs, Amtrak has a somewhat robust loyalty scheme with several elite…

We’ve gathered a complete list of all U.S. Delta Sky Club lounge locations, including detailed information on exactly where to find each lounge. We’ve also listed hours of operation and any special amenities if applicable. Finally, if you’re wondering how…

Select Executive is the highest status level Amtrak offers members of their Guest Rewards program. There are 3 tiers in Amtrak’s loyalty program: In this post, we’ll look at the top tier status, Select Executive. The perks are numerous, and…

Airline: United AirlinesAircraft: Boeing B737-800Flight #: UA132Route: Honolulu (HNL) to Pohnpei (PNI) in MicronesiaDate: September 6, 2023Duration: 9hr 50minCabin and Layout: Economy; 150 seats in a 3-3 configurationSeat: 14A (window)Cost: 35,000 miles + $11.20 One of the most famous routes…

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…

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…