One way to ensure your vacation goes smoothly is to be prepared for anything — including illnesses, weather and hotel evacuations. Minor injuries and ailments are another risk. That’s why we recommend taking a portable first-aid everywhere you go. If you get sick or hurt while abroad, having the right remedies on hand can save…

A new federal rule that could change what passengers are owed after certain flight delays will be on hold for a couple more months. The new regulation could leave airlines off the hook to pay for passengers’ expenses like meals and hotels due to some maintenance disruptions. The measure, which was part of a sweeping…

Columbus, Ohio, will get its first nonstop flight to Europe in May 2027, when Lufthansa launches service between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Lufthansa will launch the service May 5, 2027, the airline said Monday. The new flights will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Bookings…

Whether you take Amtrak for a quick trip along the Northeast Corridor or a cross-country train journey, it’s worth joining Amtrak Guest Rewards. This free loyalty program lets you earn points on paid train tickets and redeem them for future travel, upgrades, lounge access and more. But there’s more to Amtrak Guest Rewards than earning…

The new IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card (see rates and fees) recently launched with plenty of premium perks. These perks include an Anniversary Free Night with a redemption cap of 60,000 points, a $200 airline statement credit and a $75 Food and Beverage Reward each quarter (up to $300 per calendar year). But,…

Dating back to 1947, Delano is a hotel synonymous with Miami glamour, South Florida celebrity culture and striking art deco architecture. A playground for the rich and famous throughout its years, the original hotel hosted presidents and dignitaries before being reborn in the 1990s under the groundbreaking guidance of Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck. At…

I recently saved around $450 on a two-night hotel stay by booking it with the right card. And I did it in a way I honestly hadn’t tried before, but absolutely will again. The American Express Platinum Card®, which I have and love, comes with up to $600 in annual hotel statement credits, split into…

United Airlines and Air Canada have agreed to expand their partnership on routes between the U.S. and Canada. And the two carriers are planning to launch a half-dozen new routes between the two countries for next summer. As part of the cross-border expansion, United on Friday announced it would return to St. John’s in Canada’s…

As TPG’s hotel reporter, I spend a lot of nights each year in hotel rooms. But this week I traded in the hotel for a stay at my friend’s farm out in west Tennessee. It’s been a good reminder that while satin sheets and made-to-order omelets are always great, hospitality comes in many shapes and…

On October 15, 2026, Southwest announced significant changes to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program. The airline will roll out new terminology soon while revising the perks and rules of various pieces of the program, all starting on January 1, 2027. Change often creates confusion, and this change is no exception. Southwest has switched up so…