The Top 20 “Coolcation” Trending Destinations
As global temperatures continue to climb and summer heat waves intensify, travelers are increasingly seeking relief in cooler climates. Now known as the "coolcation," it’s become more common to pack e…
15 Funky & Fabulous Motels in California with Retro Flair
Motels are having a bit of a revival thanks to the resurgence of retro aesthetics—and even the second coming of the hotel. That combo might not seem like much. After all, aesthetics come and go, a…
Gorgeous: Cathay Pacific Unveils New Flagship First Class Lounge, The Wing
Cathay Pacific does an incredible job with its lounges, and in particular, I’d argue the airline sets the industry standard when it comes to lounge design. For quite some time now, Cathay Pacific has …
Lol: Sean Duffy Says High Jet Fuel Prices Will Make Tickets Cheaper In Long Run
Are you worried about airfare going up due to higher jet fuel prices? Folks, don’t worry about it… airfare is actually going to go down, and it’ll be cheaper than ever befores! Or at least that’s what…
Ugh: Ritz-Carlton Guest Safety Complaint Leads To Detention & Deportation
My goodness, if this isn’t the ultimate case of getting “Bonvoyed” by Marriott, then I don’t know what is. Sexual harassment case at Ritz-Carlton Doha ends horribly The Telegraph has a story tit…
Delta One suites arrive in Delta’s $1 billion plan
Delta is preparing a major cabin upgrade that will start with its Airbus A350-1000 and extend to its Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 fleet. The airline said the plan is worth more than $1 billion and wi…
Air New Zealand Skynest to launch in November 2026
Air New Zealand is introducing a new way for long-haul economy passengers to get proper rest in the air. Called Skynest, the product is designed for some of the airline’s longest flights to and from …
Best Business Class Seats For Couples & Families? Here Are My Favorites…
I’ve shared what I consider to be the world’s best business class seats (and the worst business class seats), and also about what I consider to be the best business class airlines. In this post, I’d l…
Hotel Butler Service: How Do You Use It? Is It Valuable Or A Gimmick?
If you stay at luxury hotels with any frequency, odds are that at some point you’ve stayed at a hotel that claims to offer butler service. Sometimes it’s offered for all guests, while other times it’s…
British Airways’ Tampa Flight Moves From Gatwick To Heathrow, Gets New Plane
Note: This is an update to a post from March 17, 2026. Specifically, British Airways is now selling first class on its Tampa route as it transitions to the 787-10 (thanks to Marcus for flagging this),…
Transfer Citi Points To Leading Hotels Of The World With 25% Bonus: Worth It?
The Citi ThankYou program, which is one of the major transferable points currencies, has just introduced its latest transfer bonus. This is the first time in nearly a year that we’ve seen a bonus to t…
Marriott Bonvoy Promises To Give Notice Of Negative Changes… If You’re In China
It’s always frustrating to see loyalty program devaluations, especially those without notice. So here’s an interesting update, as Marriott is now committing to providing advance notice of negative cha…
US CBP Preclearance Facilities At Airports: Where, Why, And How
When it comes to clearing immigration at airports in the United States, a vast majority of people do so upon arrival. However, many people may not be aware that the United States has what’s known as a…
Guide To United Polaris Lounges: Access, Locations, Amenities, And More
In this post, I’d like to take a look at United Polars Lounges, which are the carrier’s premium international lounges. In particular, I’ll focus largely on access requirements, especially with the rec…
British Airways launches flights to St. Louis
A historic milestone will take place for St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL/KSTL) on April 19th, as it will gain nonstop flights from another market in Europe, to be operated by the country’…