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Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have announced minor changes to the no-annual-fee Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card, the entry-level cobranded card in the Marriott Bonvoy credit card family.

Jul 26, 2024 • 5 min read

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Following an extensive five-year restoration project, the East Wing at Buckingham Palace is available to tour for the first time ever. Beginning July 11, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the previously restricted area throughout the summer as part of the palace’s annual Summer Opening of the State Rooms. “Led by expert guides, small groups of visitors will tour a series of rooms on the East Wing’s Principal Floor, which have never been accessible to the public before,” reads a press release from the Royal Collection Trust.

Growing up in rural Italy in the 1990s, Chiara Leone remembers spending Sundays at her grandmother’s. Big sheets of handmade pasta dried on cotton sheets in the bedroom. The aroma of ragu filled the air. Her grandmother hugged her in an apron, a flour-covered rolling pin in hand.

Another cruise line is about to relaunch after not operating for many months — in a place that typically doesn't get a lot of cruise ships.

When Venice introduced a five euro entrance fee in April, officials said the aim was to dissuade day-trippers from visiting at peak times, in a bid to ease the pressure on beleaguered residents forced to share the fragile city’s limited space and public resources.

A second airline has changed its cabin service due to increased concerns about turbulence.

Breeze Airways is adding two new cities and five new routes to its map. The growing low-cost carrier bolstered its winter schedule with new nonstops to popular leisure spots, including added service to Florida, Las Vegas and skiing destinations.

Each of these top U.S. ski cities offers its own unique charm and challenges, catering to a wide range of preferences and skill levels.

Oregon's Portland International Airport (PDX) is set for a SkyTeam swap on its nonstop connection to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Diana Rodriguez, the chief executive of Pride Live, which runs the new Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, pointed to an old-fashioned jukebox.

Boeing says it has achieved significant quality improvements in the production of the 737 Max since one of the planes lost a panel in a harrowing flight in January.

Would you travel around the world to sail on Disney Cruise Line's biggest ship yet?

If all goes according to plan at IHG Hotels & Resorts, there will be twice as many Hotel Indigo properties in the world.

Every year, it seems like the rush to sign my kids up for summer camp begins earlier and earlier. For some of the more competitive programs, enrollment can begin as early as January or even November/December of the previous year.

Wyndham Diamond status offers valuable perks on Wyndham stays. Even if you don't frequently stay at Wyndham hotels and resorts, you might benefit from Wyndham Diamond status — especially since it is easy to earn via two different avenues. Here's what you need to know.

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Singapore Airlines has offered injured passengers upwards of $10,000 in compensation after their flight hit severe turbulence and plunged 178 feet in under five seconds.

Chase Ultimate Rewards points have long boasted one of our highest valuations, as you can redeem this transferable loyalty currency with 14 valuable travel partners, including Hyatt, Southwest and United.

The World's 50 Best just named the top 50 restaurants in the world, and only one of the top 20 best restaurants is located in the United States.