Travel

Most travelers enjoy the special treatment they receive from having a hotel loyalty program elite status — so much so that long-term relationships may be built with that hotel brand preference. Fortunately, with hotel loyalty program status matches and challenges,…

Needing to rent a car can leave you with analysis paralysis, especially if you’re unfamiliar with many of the car rental options and have no idea where to begin! We’ve already covered complete guides on Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National,…

Diamond Medallion is the highest frequent flyer tier in the Delta SkyMiles program, above Platinum, Gold, and Silver. It requires a hefty amount of spending with Delta Air Lines, but the benefits are plentiful. Diamond Medallion passengers are given the…

While COVID-19 continues it’s rapid spread across the U.S. and the world, headlines have recently started hitting much closer to home. As new advisories are issued each day, travel plans are becoming more uncertain. Quarantining and social distancing are now…

Whether you are looking for something to perk up your morning commute or want to sip a hot cup of joe on a mountain top in the middle of nowhere, a portable coffee maker is an absolute game-changer. From single…

Update: Dollar has suspended new enrollments for its Dollar Express Rewards program while the company evaluates adjustments to its program. When you need to rent a car, it can be difficult to decide which program to pick in what seems like…

If you travel even occasionally, you’ve probably purchased or at least considered purchasing travel insurance. And if you’re like most consumers, you’d like to find the lowest price possible at the time of purchase, yet have the best coverage in…

At times, things happen that are outside of our control that can force us to cancel our travel plans. Unfortunately, the process of canceling a flight can be both expensive and complicated if you don’t know all of your options….

Update: The GOL Premium Lounge in Terminal 2 at GIG has been closed until further notice. Flying domestically in Brazil can, at times, be frustrating. There are no real premium airline products, airports can be chaotic and unorganized, and short…

Crystal Cruises has been offering luxury cruise vacations since 1990. This all-inclusive cruise line doesn’t have a large fleet, but what they do have focuses on total luxury and intimate, small ship sailings. With Crystal Cruises you won’t find mega-ships…

Airline: Delta Air Lines (DL) Aircraft: Airbus A220-100 (N112DU) Flight #: DL1197 Route: Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) > New York-John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Date: October 25, 2019 Duration: 3hrs 25min Cabin & Layout: First Class, 12-seats, 2-2 config Seat(s):…

Delta’s first class and Delta Comfort+ products offer an improved onboard experience and are instrumental in the SkyMiles Medallion program for elite passengers to be rewarded with upgrades, depending on availability. Both classes share some important differences, so it’s key…

Panama is famous as being an offshore tax haven, but it’s also famous for its tactically shrewd location. Advantageous for facilitating world trade to/from the Western Hemisphere, you can bet Panama’s flag carrier Copa Airlines has a deep regional route…

Briggs & Riley is globally recognized as one of the leading purveyors of high-quality designer luggage. Its collections have been conceived and developed based on style and practicality and it is famous for its focus on really understanding what its…

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the busiest airport in the world, serving more than 100 million passengers annually. As the main hub for Delta Air Lines, the airline has at least 1 Delta Sky Club in every concourse. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta…

South African Airways is an unexpectedly small airline when you consider its strategic position as the flag carrier of South Africa. Home to one of the economic powerhouses in Africa, South African Airways has been plagued by a continuous bout…

Over the years, I have been fortunate to fly some of the world’s premium air products, which in turn have provided me access to the most exclusive airline lounges. The one that really stands out though, is the SWISS Air…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a worldwide situation with thousands of cases reported, and in the U.S., more being reported every day as testing becomes more available. In response to concerns about infection and the spread of the virus, travel,…

Airline: GOL Linhas Aereas (GOL) Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Flight #: G3 1095 Route: Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) > São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) Date: January 21, 2020 Duration: 1hr 15mins Cabin and Layout: GOL Economy with 186…

Daypacks are lightweight, easy to carry, and perfectly designed for taking the essentials you need with you for a day out while traveling. From sleek and minimal single backpacks to perfectly primed cabin bags with lots of compartments and zippers,…

There’s just something special about when you hop off the plane at Reagan National Airport (DCA) or the train at Union Station. You can feel that the air is different in the nation’s capital — a feeling similar to when…