Author Archives for "Tim Winship".
Are passport holders happier people? Hilton believes they are. Accordingly, Hilton wants you (and you, and you) to get a passport. Why? Because it’s good for you, the company says. And of course,… Continue Reading
Do you earn miles for dining? Probably not. Up until five or so years ago, that was a thing: earning frequent-flyer miles for eating out. It was a reliable source of substantial earnings for members of… Continue Reading
You can’t go wrong predicting that Labor Day flights will be full. But exactly how full will they be? Airlines for America, the trade group representing the interests of U.S. airlines, is predicting… Continue Reading
When Delta added Airbnb to its SkyMiles program as an earning partner in November of 2016, it was a clear sign that Airbnb had come of age. The home-sharing service was no longer a novelty; it had earned… Continue Reading
Depending on the specifics of the offer, IHG’s Accelerate offers can be big winners or non-starters. They’re always worth a look. InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the latest in… Continue Reading
I consider myself tech-savvy, and tend to be an early adopter of new technologies. But flying on a plane with no pilot? I’m ambivalent, at best. Commercial aircraft are already highly automated,… Continue Reading
Al fresco dining and a truffle hunt. Sign me up! Enter the Williams-Sonoma “Culinary Trip to Italy” sweepstakes by August 31, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize: a trip to Corleone,… Continue Reading
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! This Airline Has the Best Frequent Flyer Rewards According to the latest… Continue Reading
According to U.S. News & World Report, the former news weekly whose annual “Best Colleges” rankings have become its best-known product, Marriott Rewards is now the best hotel loyalty program… Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines is a throwback. In a good way … The days of systemwide airline mileage bonuses are mostly long gone. Today, airlines are more focused in their marketing efforts, limiting bonus miles… Continue Reading
