Travel

Planning an annual Caribbean vacation is always a welcome respite from the bitter cold in the Northeast. I’ve island-hopped from Aruba to Jamaica (cue “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys), but this past winter, I wanted to visit someplace off the…

Crater Lake National Park was established in the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon in 1902. This park stretches over 183,000 acres of evergreen forest, mountains, streams, and a magnificent lake. The Crater Lake area was formed over 7,700 years ago…

All-inclusive resort vacations are a great option when you want an all-in-one experience, especially for families. The best part about an all-inclusive resort for families is that there will inevitably be facilities and activities aimed at satisfying every member of…

Pinnacles National Park was formed by numerous volcanic eruptions that took place nearly 23 million years ago. What was left after these explosions is the remarkable landscape that now makes up the park. This park is filled with immense monoliths,…

Alabama might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about a beach vacation, but that’s a mistake. This southern state is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. However, it can…

Last year I flew across the country to meet a group of women I met on Instagram. It sounds a little nuts, but it ended up being fantastic. We’re all heavily involved in the points-and-miles world so we got along…

Spending time in airport lounges before a flight is something I probably enjoy more than most. Before every flight, I check the various options I might have access to at my departure airport, whether that be through a premium ticket,…

Death Valley National Park stretches across both California and Nevada. This national park is the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States. It’s also the largest national park in the lower 48 states and contains nearly 1,000…

Cruising has long been a popular way for people to travel, especially for those that are retired. There’s something about getting to enjoy an endless amount of food, drinks, and onboard activities while the ship takes you from one destination…

Let’s face it — most people don’t enjoy traveling through the airport. Between crowded terminals, expensive shops, and limited seating, a private jet looks much more desirable. Thankfully, airport lounges provide a bit of respite in the midst of chaos. These…

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is shared by Tennessee and North Carolina and sprawls over half a million acres of lush green forests, trickling streams, majestic mountains, and vast valleys. This park brings in over 14 million visitors each year…

The Caribbean is a tropical paradise in the Atlantic Ocean. With 700 islands, it’s a beach haven for people on the hunt for sand, sun, and beautiful water. There are 13 sovereign states and numerous other territories, each of which…

My kids have been on countless planes, trains, and automobiles and have stayed in hotels, Airbnbs, and even an RV. They’re now 3 and 5 years old, carrying their own backpacks and attempting to pull their own carry-ons, but this…

Istanbul is a huge city with a rich history, culture, and beautiful architecture. Türkiye’s most populous city has long been on my radar as a place I’ve wanted to visit. The motivation for my journey to the megacity came from…

Airline: Qatar AirwaysAircraft: Airbus A380Flight#: QR908Route: Doha (DOH) to Sydney (SYD)Date: December 28, 2022Duration: 13hr 47minCabin and Layout: First class, 1-2-1Seat: 1ACost: 105,000 Avios and £107 (~$133) one-way; or from ~$9,800 In March 2022, while writing an article about Qatar dropping its…

Exploring the seventh continent is on everyone’s bucket list, right? That’s what I told myself as I perused Antarctic cruises for the hundredth time in February 2022, anxiously refreshing to try and find an option that was reasonably priced. Fortunately…

Badlands National Park is located in South Dakota, 75 miles east of Rapid City. This area of the U.S. was entirely formed by erosion and is called the Badlands because these were and are bad lands to travel over. This…

New Jersey is one of the most popular places for New Englanders to go if they want to have a beach getaway. Despite being one of the smallest states in the country, New Jersey has numerous lakes and hundreds of…

Costa Rica is a country in Central America known for its coffee, outdoor adventures, world-class surfing, and laid-back lifestyle. It’s an increasingly popular destination for Americans looking to expatriate from the U.S. or buy a vacation home. There are also…

Update: Delta MQMs are no longer used as of 2024. After your Delta flight, you’ve likely noticed that your account has been credited with both Delta SkyMiles and Medallion Qualifying Miles — also known as MQMs. If you’ve recently started your…

“All-inclusive” is a term you’ve probably heard if you’ve searched for a vacation destination recently, but what, exactly, does it mean? The dictionary definition is “including everything or everyone,” but when we’re talking about all-inclusive in terms of travel, it’s…