Hurricane Idalia has yet to make landfall, but the storm is already creating headaches for air travelers. Airlines are rolling out flexible rebooking policies and canceling hundreds of flights across Florida and the Southeast as the storm nears the U.S. coastline. At least four airports with commercial airline service had plans to suspend flights by Tuesday evening, with more…
As a mom of three and a frequent traveler, I am no stranger to being in the presence of a crying baby on a plane. I know how stressful it can be for the parents and how disruptive it can be for passengers within earshot. But as a former baby myself, I have also learned to accept that crying…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The sign-up offers that credit card issuers display to the general public aren’t always the best deals available at any given time. Sometimes, banks quietly target specific consumers with even better options. While there’s no one way to ensure you are included among the lucky…
Rome already had a seductive vibe about it — blame it on the combination of chic fashion and droolworthy cuisine — before Marriott’s coolest brand opened its doors earlier this year. But the new Rome Edition hotel certainly enhanced the city’s hotel reputation in the cooler-than-cool department. The property is part of a newer crop of sleek hotels in…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Now is a great time to earn some airline miles so you can book trips while conserving your cash. Through its partnership with American Express, Delta Air Lines offers one of the most comprehensive airline credit card portfolios on the market, which includes entry-level, mid-tier…
Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in Florida early Wednesday, potentially leading to power outages, wind damage and flooding as it moves inland. The storm, which was strengthening Tuesday after skirting western Cuba on Monday, is expected to approach Florida as a Category 3 storm. Landfall is expected to come along the state’s Gulf Coast between Tallahassee and…
Marriott Bonvoy has recently launched its latest global promotion, “Go Your Way,” which lets registered members earn bonus points for stays completed between Sept. 12 and Dec. 6. As part of this promotion, members will earn 1,500 bonus points per qualifying stay. Additionally, you’ll earn an extra 3,000 bonus points for every three hotel brands you stay at. You…
U.K. travel was left in turmoil after Britain’s air traffic control system suffered a major outage Monday, causing more than 1,500 flights to be canceled and thousands more delayed. The mass disruption was caused by technical failures at National Air Traffic Control Services. This meant flight plans could not be properly processed, and instead, controllers needed to manually input…
Among the best-known cruise brands, Disney Cruise Line has one of the most modest loyalty programs — even after a recent upgrade that brought an all-new tier. Unlike the programs of such cruise operators as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, the Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club, as it’s called, doesn’t offer members over-the-top perks such as a free cruise after…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I’m a big fan of reevaluating credit cards every year to see whether they still merit a place in my wallet and whether it’s worth paying that annual fee again. That’s true whether the annual fee is $50 or $550, the latter of which the…
