Among major cruise lines, Holland America has one of the most intriguing loyalty programs. Like most cruise line loyalty programs, Holland America’s Mariner Society, as it’s called, lets you earn points and build up status by spending days at sea on its ships. But it also lets you earn points and build up status by spending money on board…
While we pretty much all agree that transferable rewards are the best kind to earn, most of us who regularly earn and use points and miles have some strong opinions about which rewards program is the best. Personally, I am staunchly Team Chase Ultimate Rewards. I enjoy the ability to transfer Ultimate Rewards points to 14 airline and hotel…
Thinking about booking your first cruise? The sheer range of choices can be daunting. There are more than two dozen lines marketing to North Americans — no two alike. The list of brands includes everything from giant companies such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line, which are household names, to lesser-known small operators such as Windstar Cruises. Some…
Quite likely the world’s longest road constructed purely in the name of leisurely exploration, the Blue Ridge Parkway twists and climbs for 469 miles through a breathtaking stretch of alpine wilderness in North Carolina and Virginia. Operated by the National Park Service and constructed mostly from 1935 to 1966, this serpentine two-lane ribbon of blacktop connects two other natural…
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A new hotel overlooks Times Square, and it’s on top of a landmarked, jacked-up Broadway theatre.
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Foreign airline loyalty programs often offer attractive redemption options on partner flights in far-flung regions. Avianca LifeMiles, in particular, stands out as a valuable choice for Star Alliance flights within the U.S. and between the U.S. and Canada. Although Avianca is based in South America, its award rates for Star Alliance flights within the U.S. and between the U.S….
A fixture in central Athens, Greece, the Grand Hyatt Athens is hard to miss. As the Hyatt brand’s only hotel in the Classic City, this towering property off Andrea Syngrou Avenue (a major highway connecting the city center to the beach) is packed with accommodations and amenities. Inside, you’ll find 548 guest rooms and suites, plus…
Showing loyalty to Norwegian Cruise Line can get you some great rewards. Norwegian’s Latitudes Rewards loyalty program, which was revamped in 2022, offers members such enticing perks as discounts on normally pricey drinks packages, shore excursions and spa treatments after only a few sailings. And that’s just a hint of what’s to come for loyal cruisers who reach the…
