Author Archives for "Tim Winship".
Devaluations. They’re a fact of loyalty-program life. Airline and hotel programs periodically adjust their award prices. Of course, those adjustments amount to price hikes more often than not. And,… Continue Reading
Best Western’s promotional offers tend to be underwhelming. This one is no exception. Offer Details Between February 12 and April 29, 2018, Best Western Rewards members can earn a $10 Best Western… Continue Reading
Do you take local traffic conditions into consideration when choosing trip destinations? Maybe you should. The U.S. is the world’s most congested country, with drivers spending an average of 41 hours… Continue Reading
It’s been a long, winding road for U.S. News & World Report, from weekly news magazine to publisher of company and service rankings. The key, though, to its shift toward data-driven ratings… Continue Reading
Beginning on April 2, many travelers will be charged an extra $10 for their new passport books or cards. What’s increasing is the so-called execution fee, from $25 to $35. According to the State… Continue Reading
If you’re not impressed with Wyndham’s Rewards program, you haven’t been paying attention. First it was the company’s redesigned award chart, which features a free night at any… Continue Reading
Dublin. Five Nights. Free. Enter the Castle Brands “Irish to the Core” sweepstakes by March 31, 2018, for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-night trip for two to Dublin, Ireland, including… Continue Reading
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Wallet Watch: Parking Fees Rise at 12 MGM Las Vegas Hotels For the second… Continue Reading
The faster you get through security checkpoints, the better. There’s a program for that. The Transportation Security Administration today announced the addition of five new airlines to its TSA PreCheck… Continue Reading
It wasn’t that long ago that Las Vegas was considered a bargain destination, with free hotel parking and cheap buffets. No more. Less than two years after beginning what has become a wholesale change… Continue Reading
