Travel

Times are certainly much different right now, especially as it pertains to travel. The spread of COVID-19 has most of us stuck at home with what amounts to a laundry list of now canceled flights, hotel stays, and summer vacations….

Contiki provides travel tours for young adults. The tour company was incorporated in the mid-1960s after a group of friends posted a flyer on a noticeboard advertising space on their 12-seater minibus to travel around Europe. To this day, group…

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, formerly of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is a premium hotel chain owned and operated by Marriott International. The brand oversees nearly 500 hotels in over 70 countries around the world, though most are located in the…

None of us could have anticipated the devastating effect COVID-19 would have on our daily lives and its effects on travel throughout the entire world. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or take just a stunning vacation each year, chances are…

Agoda is an online travel agency and metasearch engine that’s designed to help you find cheap hotels, home rentals, flights, and airport transfers. It’s owned by Agoda Company Pte. Ltd, headquartered in Singapore, and is a subsidiary of Booking Holdings,…

Update: The eBags brand has been purchased by Samsonite, and its online store is now closed. eBags offers a wide range of suitcases, travel bags, and other accessories at affordable prices. It is one of the largest online luggage retailers…

For some travelers, there’s a particular magic around returning to the same place year after year. You get that feeling of returning home without committing to buying a second home. We’re referring, of course, to timeshares — condo-style vacation accommodations…

Advantage Rent A Car probably isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you’re thinking about car rental companies. While it’s not as big as its competitors, this Orlando-based company has over 33 U.S. locations at major airports (and…

Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic is a cruise line like no other. When you’re on a one of these cruises, you’ll not only travel to remote and exotic locations, but you’ll do so in the company of world-renowned photographers, naturalists, and scientists….

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) served 12.7 million passengers in 2023 and features a new terminal completed in late 2019. The new terminal took 6 years to develop and gives passengers a flavor of New Orleans from the…

Pack up your family, throw your camping gear in the trunk, and head on out to explore the world around you on your own schedule. From fishing trips to music festivals and everything in between, finding the right tent to…

With over 2,800 properties and more than 298,000 rooms worldwide, Holiday Inn Express — a limited-service, mid-price hotel chain owned and operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts — is by far the largest brand in the IHG portfolio. While you’ll…

Home to some of the best theme parks and attractions in the world, Orlando welcomes millions of visitors every year. With almost year-round sunshine, great shopping, superb nightlife, amazing resort hotels, and some beautiful beaches within easy reach, Orlando is…

As part of my whirlwind trip between Rio de Janeiro and Boston, I found myself flying 3 different airlines and visiting about a half-dozen airport lounges. A tad exhausting, but also great for people like me who love checking out…

Spoken by over 200 million people across the world, the language of love continues to beguile us. Romantic, melodic, and incredibly alluring, French is fashionable, passionate, and sophisticated. It is also the official language of multiple global organizations, including the…

As one of the largest hotel chains in the world, IHG Hotels & Resorts gives you plenty of ways to earn valuable IHG One Rewards points. Once you earn those points, you’ll want to find amazing redemption opportunities. Let’s dive…

While you might just think of Tripadvisor as the place to get honest reviews about hotels, restaurants, or things to do, it’s actually so much more than that. First, Tripadvisor acts as a metasearch engine, showing you prices for hotels, flights,…

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) served nearly 14.9 million passengers in 2023. The airport has more than 250 daily departures to 70+ domestic and international destinations. Southwest Airlines is the most dominant carrier at STL, accounting for 59% of…

Most of us have a travel bucket list, but there are some destinations that you may feel more confident exploring with a guided tour. Maybe you’re concerned about language barriers, or you’d rather not have to worry about navigating public…

The Hilton Honors program is one of the biggest hotel loyalty programs in the world. Responsible for over 70 partnerships, it has more than 173 million members! The loyalty program was directly responsible for nearly $400 million of the parent…

The Ritz-Carlton, owned by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and a subsidiary of Marriott International, is one of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands, singular in its level of service, design, and amenities. The name originates from César Ritz, a…