Travel

The author was traveling as an invited guest of 1 Hotel San Francisco. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. As a frequent traveler, saving money by using points and…

If you’re looking at travel insurance policies, you may feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless number of options. Some of the names of insurance providers will sound familiar; others you’ve likely never heard of. If you’re wondering about the first…

Fall is such a beautiful time of the year. Changing leaves, cooler weather, and a general slowing down are welcome after an often busy summer season. It’s also a great time for weekend road trips where you can take your…

The Delta SkyMiles program gets its fair share of criticism from the points and miles community. Switching to dynamic pricing has led to inconsistent and sometimes incredibly inflated prices. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Before you assume your…

If you visited a beachfront resort in Hawaii or southern Florida in the ’90s, you’ve stayed at this hotel. The key difference is that this hotel is 1,300 feet above sea level, is nowhere near an ocean (or a beach!),…

During a recent trip to Bolivia, I connected through El Salvador International Airport in San Salvador (SAL) on Avianca. I don’t hold elite status with Avianca or Star Alliance, but this lounge is part of the Plaza Premium Lounge network….

If you’re trying to travel inexpensively, you might be hesitant to add the expense of travel insurance to your trip budget. But travel insurance — even low-cost travel insurance — can offer value far beyond its cost. With coverage for…

Airline: Fiji Airways (FJ)Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAXFlight #: FJ 935Route: Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)Date: May 26, 2023Duration: 5hr 55minCabin and Layout: Business class, 8 seats in a 2-2 configurationSeat(s): 1DMiles Used: 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and $30.80 in taxes and fees…

Christmas markets offer a sense of merriment and celebration, with markets of all shapes and sizes dominating entire towns and cities throughout the winter season. From massive events with over 300 individual stalls and daily nativity performances to smaller events…

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is located in Paterson, New Jersey, just a short drive from New York City. This national historical park has so much to see and do and a rich history of historical figures, the labor…

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…

I recently returned from an Alaska cruise with my family where we sailed the Inside Passage from Anchorage, Alaska, (via Whittier, Alaska) to Vancouver, Canada. Overall I enjoyed the trip, especially since I was traveling with family and I always…

Airline: AviancaAircraft: Airbus A320Flight #: AV529Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)Date: August 8, 2023Duration: 5 hoursCabin and Layout: Economy cabin with 3-3 configurationSeat: 31A (window seat)Typical LifeMiles Cost: 10,500 LifeMiles + $33.20 in taxes…

While contemplating the perfect way to celebrate my twin daughters’ birthday during the blistering summer in South Florida, I decided to plan a fun weekend for them that would not just leave them with lasting memories but also serve as a respite from…

You’ve booked your flight, hotel, and tours and are ready to go on your trip — but what happens if you can’t make it? Unexpected circumstances can pop up that force you to cancel your trip, such as illness or…

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is an incredible park to visit and learn about American history in a charming setting. History abounds in this national historical park, but so does adventure. From mountain climbing to fishing, and from hiking trails…

Outside of Canada, Muskoka has remained one of those unicorns of international travel — a (relatively) untouched, natural recreational wonderland only a couple hours’ drive from a major airport. Plus, everyone there is still pleasant, even with tourists. It’s become…

Airline: Air CanadaAircraft: Airbus 220-300Flight #: AC720Route: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Date: July 27, 2023Duration: 1hr 31minCabin and Layout: Air Canada economy, 125 seats in a 3-2 configurationSeat: 24ECost: $227.84 (round-trip, including seat selection, fees,…

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is centrally located in Atlanta, Georgia. This historical park is committed to preserving and protecting the places where Dr. King was born and where he lived and worked. Over 700,000 people worldwide visit…

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…

Brazil is famous for a lot of things. From its festive Carnival to the Amazon rainforest, there’s something here to draw any sort of traveler. Perhaps something virtually anyone who comes to Brazil can appreciate are the country’s beaches. No…