Why should you use a VPN while traveling

World of Hyatt announced major changes to its program in late 2023. The World of Hyatt changes were a net positive for many loyalists, but one area that changed significantly was Hyatt Milestone Rewards.

This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy.

When JetBlue first announced it would acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion in April 2022, it seemed like an unlikely marriage.

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a much-anticipated merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, but experts say that’s good news for travelers.

The upcoming spring break travel period may set new records for hotel occupancy — and prices. So if you’re looking for a place to stay in March and April, what should you do? I asked Tim Hentschel, CEO of HotelPlanner, how to get ahead of the trend and find an affordable hotel.

While most museum gift shops offer books about a museum and its contents, The Wizard of Oz Museum takes its own story from the books to the screen by way of an immersive experience that can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages. The Wizard of Oz Museum is one of the most popular museums in the country that covers a book that emphasizes L. Frank Baum’s story and its impact on American culture. The museum’s family appeal is recognized by two major traveler ranking sources – TripAdvisor and Whichmuseum – where The Wizard of Oz Museum ranks in the top 20 for things to do in Florida among art and/or museum lovers, couples, kids, and pop culture fans, as well as best group activities, and as a hidden gem. At Whichmuseum, it ranks as #1 out of 8,751 museums in the country in four categories (child-friendly, audio tour, museum shop, and parking); as #2 among art museums in Florida, and as #14 among the best museums in Florida.

Over the holidays, Keri Wilmot’s 14-year-old son was flying home alone from his Massachusetts boarding school to Texas when mechanical issues caused a delay that dragged on long enough that the flight crew timed out. Falling squarely at the height of one of the busiest travel periods of the year, flights were of course oversold, meaning his best option was to wait through the 12-hour delay. Since American Airlines’ rules for unaccompanied minors required a guardian (in his case, a school chaperone) to get a gate pass and stay with him at the gate until the flight took off, he was never left alone—and his dad picked him up safely in Dallas at 1:30 a.m.

Some airlines have begun issuing waivers in anticipation of what is expected to be a major snowstorm in the Northeast United States this weekend.

It's already shaping up to be an interesting year for travel. Images of flaming planes on a runway, volcanic eruptions and catastrophic earthquake damage are reminders to add travel insurance to your pre-trip checklist.

A winter storm is preparing to pelt the East Coast with snow, ice, and rain this weekend, and airlines are preparing by issuing travel alerts.

Have you ever dreamed of having an entire island resort to yourself while on vacation? Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is enticing millionaires with that very offer: For a cool $2.74 million, you can buy out the island property and have it to yourself for an entire week, dining at open-air restaurants, snorkeling in the lagoon, and playing tennis with the resort’s pro. Or, you could invite up to 245 of your closest friends or colleagues to join you as the buyout can accommodate that many guests across its 115 accommodations.

While relaxing on a beach with a good book, a cold beverage, and ten toes in the sand can be a recuperative and peaceful way to spend a vacation, sometimes a bold itinerary full of thrilling experiences is needed. Adventure travel is a smart way to go beyond our comfort zones, learn new things, and immerse ourselves into new cultures and landscapes.