Silversea's Silver Nova Wraps Up Successful First Season in Alaska

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Over the past decade, four airlines have dominated in the U.S.: United, Delta, American, and Southwest. Now, Alaska Airlines is making a run at the incumbents—by joining forces with Honolulu-based Hawaiian Airlines.

The final vote isn’t in yet, but it looks like large cruise ships will continue to be allowed to dock on Saturdays in Alaska’s capital.

“It’s a Dall sheep!” the train tour guide exclaims as we swoop past a jagged cliffside dotted with fuzzy white creatures impressively balanced on their rocky perch.

Exploring the West Coast just got easier with new airline routes. 

The holidays are an expensive time of year — especially if you're hoping to travel to visit loved ones or head out on a peak-season vacation.

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Carnival Corp. said Monday that Alaska has emerged as one of the cruise line operator’s top destinations this year, especially for first-time cruisegoers.

There's been a major development in the merger of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as the two carriers just launched the ability to transfer miles between their respective loyalty programs. While post-merger plans call for a single, combined loyalty program, this is an important first step — and opens up a lucrative new avenue for those with American Express Membership Rewards points.

Fall is finally here. As we embrace the chillier months, travel brands are already preparing for the upcoming holidays. Just in time for spooky season, Extra Holidays is offering up to 20 percent off resort stays located in cities with Halloween spirit, activities vary from family-friendly to completely frightful—you've been warned. Marriott Bonvoy is having a Fall Flash sale where members can save up to 20 percent off of weekend hotel stays, perfect for those looking for a regenerative staycation or who want to attend an away game this football season.

If you currently hold one of Barclays' American Airlines cobranded cards, you may have heard about the AAdvantage® Aviator® World Elite Silver Mastercard®. Only available through a product change, the Aviator Silver card offers some solid benefits for its annual fee but may be hard to justify for those who don't fly with American Airlines at least a few times a year. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐