Author Archives for "Tim Winship".
With the recently introduced Redeem Away program, La Quinta Returns members can use their points to pay for everyday purchases charged to a Visa credit card. Here’s how it works: Link your… Continue Reading
A federal judge in Hawaii has blocked the Trump administration’s revised travel ban just hours before it was to take effect. A second judge, in Maryland, followed suit. Of the two court orders, Hawaii’s… Continue Reading
Bonus points and a discount… what’s not to like? Through March 26, Club Carlson members can save up to 30 percent and earn 2,500 bonus points when booking qualifying stays at 350 participating… Continue Reading
In theory, I would choose to fly in a newer plane over an older one. It’s the obvious choice. By extension, it would seem to follow that I’d favor an airline with the younger aircraft fleet… Continue Reading
Remember when Cuba was the “It” destination, atop everyone’s where-to-go list? The airlines do, and wish they hadn’t bought into the hype. Following a trickle of news regarding airlines cutting… Continue Reading
Today’s announcement that American is bringing back free meals in coach on some flights offers a glimmer of hope that flying is becoming more hospitable, or is at least regaining some of its former… Continue Reading
Got legroom? Or elbow room? Or any room at all? If you’re flying in coach, probably not. Travelers are getting taller, heavier, wider. Coach-class seats, on the other hand, are getting smaller and… Continue Reading
Is the Dead Sea on your bucket list? It’s included on the itinerary of this sweepstakes’ prize. Enter the National Geographic “Journey to Jordan” sweepstakes by April 15, 2017,… Continue Reading
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Southwest Improves Standby Benefit for Elites Beginning this week, Southwest… Continue Reading
The era of credit-card churning may be coming to a close. American Express this week warned that it plans to take steps to curtail credit-card churning, a technique used by travel hackers to snag generous… Continue Reading
