How early should you get to the airport? It’s a question most travelers know to ask during busy holiday travel periods. Throngs of travelers, long check-in queues, jam-packed roadways and snaking security lines are among the reasons holiday flyers should give themselves and extra hour or two to get to their gate. This Christmas, however, travelers may want to…
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. It’s that time of the year again: Deep winter in the Northern Hemisphere means major airports face disruptions from snow, sleet and extreme weather. If you flew through New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in 2018, you might still have bad memories of the bomb cyclone that…
Family-friendly bars, new eateries and redesigned attractions are just some of the offerings that will be part of two new neighborhoods on Royal Caribbean‘s Icon of the Seas — the first vessel in the line’s Icon class and the next “world’s largest cruise ship.” The vessel, which debuts in January 2024, will take Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class neighborhood concept to…
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information. Delta Medallion elite status has plenty of perks, including same-day confirmed changes, international lounge access and Choice Benefits. Still, one perk sits above all others when it comes to chasing status: the allure of a free seat upgrade. There’s nothing quite as magical as paying for one class…
As Mario would say, “Here we go!” When Super Nintendo World opened at Universal Studios Japan in March 2021, plans were already well underway to build similar parks in the U.S. at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort. Unfortunately for stateside fans who were chomping at the bit to enter the world of Mario, Luigi and the…
It’s almost never exciting news when a company announces changes to its loyalty program. Even though most travel rewards enthusiasts have come to expect regular devaluations to their favorite award redemptions, the news of it happening is not usually welcome with open arms. In turn, my mantra has always been to “earn and burn” my points as much as…
How eager is Silversea Cruises to get you to commit now to a trip over the next three years? As part of a new, limited-time offer, the Miami-based luxury line will give you a hefty discount of up to 20% if you book a voyage in the coming weeks for 2023, 2024 or 2025. The catch: You’ll only get…
For megaresort lovers, Royal Caribbean may be the ultimate cruise line. The line’s biggest ships are bigger than any other cruise vessels afloat, and they’re chock-full of more restaurants, bars, entertainment zones and attractions than you’ll find anywhere else at sea — or even at many of the biggest land resorts. On Royal Caribbean’s giant Oasis-class ships, there are…
During the coronavirus pandemic, the biggest question mark dangling over the ultra-luxury hotel sector was what the future luxe stay would look like. After a pandemic, would things go back to business as usual, or would guests still want to see more blatant signs of cleaning taking place? I’m happy to report the ultra-luxury experience today looks pretty similar…
Finnair is leading the return to Asia in 2023 by resuming flights to Osaka in Japan as travel demand rebounds. The Nordic carrier is set to relaunch its popular route from Helsinki to the port city of Osaka, on 26 March 2023, as it rebuilds its Japanese network.
