Fly roundtrip to or from Seattle or Portland for as few as 12,000 Delta miles in coach. That’s the gist of Delta’s latest flash sale on SkyMiles award travel. And it is a flash sale, as in book quickly… Continue Reading
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Prices Spike at Disney Theme Parks
Over the weekend, with no advance notice to customers, Disney raised prices at its theme parks in Florida and California. Disney uses a three-tiered pricing scheme, with prices varying according to demand… Continue Reading
Featured Sweepstakes: Win a 5-Night Trip to Cartagena, Colombia
Enter the General Assembly “Go Places: Cartagena” sweepstakes by March 4, 2018, for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-night trip for two to Cartagena, Colombia, including a $1,000 airfare… Continue Reading
The BIG Stories: Spirit’s Hamster Problem + The Devaluation of Marriott Rewards + Most Congested Cities + New Wyndham Promo
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! New Wyndham Hotels Promotion: 1 Free Night After 2 Paid Stays This is… Continue Reading
Is Spirit Air Responsible for Death of Student’s Hamster?
What if an airline refuses to let your “emotional support hamster” fly with you? That might seem like nothing more than a jokey headline, or downright clickbait, but for 21-year-old college student Belen… Continue Reading
Marriott Raises Award Prices at 21% of Its Hotels
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
Latest Best Western Promo: A $10 Gift Card After Every Stay
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
The 10 Most Congested U.S. Cities
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
U.S. News Picks the Best Hotels
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
Prepare to Pay More for Your Next Passport
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