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If you live in the Western United States and have been thinking of traveling with Virgin Voyages to Alaska, Mexico or even Europe you can now save up to 15% by living out west. Virgin Voyages is extending their reach to new clients and trying to attract more people to their brand. Sailors in Washington, […] Read the rest of this article at 15% off Virgin Voyages for Western USA Residents.

United and JetBlue are expanding their Blue Sky agreement with more benefits for frequent flyers and elites across both airlines. First there was codeshares and the ability to earn miles on select flights of each airline. Next up, there was the ability to redeem miles for award flights on each airlines. Now come the elite […] Read the rest of this article at United & JetBlue Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits.

Explora Journeys was one of the most interesting new luxury cruise launches in recent year. Being born from MSC, but smaller ships with some of the most personal space per person in the industry. A luxury product reborn and reimagined and importantly, it actually delivers once you’re onboard. The ships feel more like a high-end […] Read the rest of this article at Explora Journeys Cruises: Private Fares Up to 30% Off.

If you’ve been watching Arctic expedition pricing climb over the past few years—and let’s be honest, it has—you’re not alone. What used to feel like an expensive but attainable bucket-list trip has steadily drifted into ultra-premium territory. But every once in a while, a meaningful deal comes along that actually moves the needle. For a […] Read the rest of this article at Aurora Expeditions Slashes Arctic Prices by up to 35%.

American Airlines is upgrading their wine in premium cabins on select flights. American likes to claim they are known for their amazing wine program, but we’ve also seen American Airline serve $5 wine on international routes in premium cabins. You pay $5,000 to fly to London and get to enjoy five buck chuck. Well, guess […] Read the rest of this article at Cheers! Better Wine on American Airlines.

Antarctica is a place of extreme beauty and harsh environments, where the frozen wilderness stretches as far as the eye can see. For adventurers who seek to explore this land of ice and snow, Seabourn Antarctica Expeditions cruises on the Seabourn Venture provide the perfect way to travel in style and premium comfort. Start you […] Read the rest of this article at The Seabourn Venture: An Antarctica Expedition.

Airbnb has always been a terrible deal for points people. Afterall you can’t use points for AirBnB and you earn no loyalty either. Yet personally I love AirBnb as they often offer more space than hotel rooms for less money. Great for value and often the obvious choice for longer stays or group and family […] Read the rest of this article at Airbnb Finally Earns Air Miles.

An airline that changed how we fly is gone and you will feel it, whether you loved Spirit or not. As of May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines is officially no more. I never flew Spirit Airlines but I know plenty of people who have. Their low costs brought the Ryan Air model to the United […] Read the rest of this article at Spirit Airlines Shutdowns. Strands Passengers.

There are trips, and then there are transformational journeys. Antarctica falls firmly into the latter. An adventure across the Drake passage and on to Antarctica and the white continent is truly life changing. I’m inviting my readers to join me aboard HX Expeditions on their Highlights of Antarctica sailing, departing November 19–30. If Antarctica has […] Read the rest of this article at Join Me in Antarctica: Nov 2026 with Special Pricing.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have been quietly reshaping parts of its customer experience, and if you’ve poked around alaskaair.com recently, you may have noticed some new language popping up around Atmos Rewards upgrades and how upgrades are now processed for elites and customers flying both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With new changes that […] Read the rest of this article at Alaska Airlines Elite Upgrades Expected At the Gate Only.

Five cruise ships successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz during a brief reopening of the critical waterway, marking a significant breakthrough after nearly two months of disruption in the region. The vessels included both ships operated by Celestyal Cruises, one ship from MSC Cruises, and two ships from German operator TUI Cruises, all of which are now en […] Read the rest of this article at Celestyal and MSC Cruises’ Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz.

Virgin Voyages isn’t exactly known for running fire‑sale pricing. Their model tends to be more all‑inclusive and lifestyle‑driven, where adults go to play and relax without children. Virgin steals the headlines through fun ships ment for adults, not sales. Yet a couple of times a year, they quietly roll out something worth paying attention to […] Read the rest of this article at Deal Alert: Virgin Voyages $89 Sale.

If you’re headed to Europe in the near future, your arrival and departure experience is about to change  and not in the “priority passport lane magically appears” sort of way. As of April 10, 2026, the European Union’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES)or European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) has now been fully implemented across the Schengen […] Read the rest of this article at Europe’s Biometric Border Checks Are Here: Long Lines and Fees.

American Airlines announced on Thursday that it would be increasing checked baggage fees, bringing it in line with pretty much every other major U.S. airline that has already made the same move over the past few weeks. The airline says the decision was made “in light of the current operating environment,” which is corporate shorthand […] Read the rest of this article at Nearly ALL Airlines Increase Checked Bag Fees.

I recently flew with Emirates to and from Dubai during the Iran war, and my experience was pretty wild. It was definitely one of the more interesting trips I have taken, and I wanted to make this video to give you an idea of what’s really happening on the ground. And for the record, I’m […] Read the rest of this article at I Flew Emirates to Dubai During the Iran War and This Was My Experience.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is for those with the desire to explore the world on small ships in small groups and go beyond the typical cruise ports and destinations. With a dedicated fleet of expedition vessels, Lindblad goes both where the large ships do, but mostly far beyond. With National Geographic’s partnership, Lindblad Expeditions is expedition […] Read the rest of this article at Why I love National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.

Cathay Pacific is returning to Seattle, coming back to Seattle after ending service during Covid. The oneworld airline has confirmed it will resume nonstop flights between Hong Kong and Seattle beginning March 30, 2026. It’s great to see another route finally being restored. Cathay Pacific first launched in March 2019 before being sidelined by the […] Read the rest of this article at Cathay Pacific Restarts Seattle Service.

I’ve been to Antarctica multiple times, on multiple ships, with multiple operators. That context matters because Antarctica has a way of separating marketing from reality very quickly. There’s a lot of opinions out there from people who have been once. I am fortunate enough to have multiple times in the last 3 years and have […] Read the rest of this article at Aurora Expeditions Antarctica Sylvia Earle Review.

If you hold the Citi Strata Premier and transfer ThankYou Points to hotel loyalty programs, there’s an unwelcome change coming to Hotel Transfer and point values. Citi has announced a devaluation of ThankYou Points transfers to Choice Privileges and I Prefer, effective April 19, 2026. While the notice arrived via a routine “program update” email, […] Read the rest of this article at Citi Devalues ThankYou Points for Hotel Transfers.

Vancouver is one of the most expensive hotel markets in North America. The city is beautiful, but hotel costs are high. Yet nearly every year we see the Vancouver Hotel Destination Association bring travelers promotions to help take the sting out of the stay. Offering pre-paid gift cards so you can shop, eat, drink and […] Read the rest of this article at Stay in Vancouver And Get A$500 Prepaid Mastercard.