You Are Travel
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Nikko: The Best Ritz-Carlton in the World
​tl;dr – The Ritz-Carlton Nikko is the best Ritz-Carlton property I’ve stayed at. I’m not sure what Marriott’s… The post Review: The Ritz-Carlton Nikko: The Best Ritz-Carlton in the World appeared first on You Are Travel.
Wild About Travel
What the new US entry rules really mean.
This week, media and travellers are reacting to a new US proposal that would greatly expand the data the US collects from applicants under the ESTA Visa waiver program. In this post, I delve into what it means for those of us who use visa‑waiver travel to go to the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Times Square New York
I had to be in New York City for a few days in late… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Times Square New York appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Power banks banned from todaym 15 December. What you need to know
From today, Monday 15 December 2025, Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink has banned the use of portable power banks on all flights. Qantas group airlines are joining a growing list of airlines responding to a sharp rise in lithium battery fires in cabins and lounges worldwide. You’ll still be allowed to...
Miles To Memories
Yeehaw! Hotel Drover Fort Worth Highlights
I stayed at the Hotel Drover Fort Worth after the recent MtM Diamond meetup. My wish for an early Christmas gift came true. The post Yeehaw! Hotel Drover Fort Worth Highlights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember flying on board a Trijet?
One, two, three or four engines? What is your preference? Today, most commercial aircraft are powered by two…
Economondo
My Last Ever European MD-80 Ride: Varna to Leipzig with European Air Charter
Come with me as I fly onboard the rare MD-80 with Bulgarian carrier European Air Charter just before the type was retired
Points Miles and Bling
Join Us at the Next PMB Meetup in Vancouver
If you’re curious about the world of points, credit card rewards, and loyalty programs but aren’t quite sure where to… The post Join Us at the Next PMB Meetup in Vancouver appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Travel Points Playbook
The Unexpected Issue with Southwest’s New Free WiFi
Starting in late October, Southwest made WiFi free for all Rapid Rewards members on every flight. Free WiFi… The post The Unexpected Issue with Southwest’s New Free WiFi appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Economondo
Are Aegean Really That Good? Birmingham to Athens on an A320neo
Come with me as I fly on one of Europe's best airlines on a flight from Birmingham to Athens
Pointshogger
[INTERVIEW] From Flights to Food – Skip and WestJet Team Up
Skip (a.k.a Skip the Dishes) and WestJet have taken a step towards linking their loyalty programs together. Today, we have the opportunity to learn more from Rachel MacAdam, VP of Marketing at Skip regarding this new partnership. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Rachel! The post [INTERVIEW]...
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BoardingArea
Taking the Train to the Plane – Newark (EWR)
….efficient – not fancy The regional (NJ Transit) train connection from New York’s Pennsylvania Station to Newark Liberty Int’l Airport Station, where you connect with the Airtrain which drops travelers and airport workers to the respective terminals, provides an easy and rather quick train to plane connection – just don’t...
{Tech} for Travel
My top picks for best travel gifts for Christmas 2025
My round-up of the best travel gifts for Christmas 2025 includes useful gadgets and reliable luggage designed with frequent travellers in mind. The post My top picks for best travel gifts for Christmas 2025 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
No Work All Travel
2025 LOMAS Appreciation Week in Cancun, Mexico
Disclaimer: I was invited to experience 2025 LOMAS Appreciation Week at the El Dorado Royale all-inclusive hotel in Cancun, Mexico. The nice group of folks over at FERRCONN, a Cancun/NYC area-based marketing team, helped organize the event. I had never heard of Grupo LOMAS, nor was I terribly familiar with...
TravelUpdate
Deal Alert: 50% Off Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Bose QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones are currently available for as low as $179, roughly 50% off their usual price. This rare discount makes one of the most popular travel headphones far more accessible. Beats headphones are also on sale up to 49% off, offering additional options for frequent flyers this holiday...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Courtyard by Marriott Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sitting in the heart of the Balkans is the intriguing city of Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is… The post Review: Courtyard by Marriott Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Miles For Family
Triple Dipping, Busted in the Bahamas and More
It’s Triple Dip Time! This post on Travel on Points explains the math behind triple dipping on a new credit card you open in December. In theory, this can be done with any card that offers benefits that renew with the calendar year (instead of cardmember year). American Grandma Busted...
Andy’s Travel Blog
American Airlines New Business Class Review: A Peculiar Masterclass
I finally tried the new American Airlines Flagship Suite. Click through because you like Suites. The post American Airlines New Business Class Review: A Peculiar Masterclass appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog.
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island (Okinawa): Bottom Line Review
Last Spring, my wife and I spent a marvelous Spring Break visiting Taiwan and Japan, where we split our time between Okinawa and Tokyo. I’ve always loved Okinawa; it reminds me of a Japanese Hawai’i, with a culture, cuisine, and climate that’s very distinct from the mainland. I’ve long had...
From The Tray Table
First look: American Airlines unveils new Flagship Suites, revamped cabins on A321XLR
It’s the dawn of a new (narrow-body) era for American Airlines. The carrier officially took the wraps off… The post First look: American Airlines unveils new Flagship Suites, revamped cabins on A321XLR appeared first on From the Tray Table.
TravelUpdate
Staying at a great B+B near Cape Town and the wine route
While I was in South Africa I spent a few days at Casa ILanga, a great B+B in…
The Travel Sisters
40 BEST Travel Gifts for Men (That He Will Love!)
Need gift ideas for the traveling man in your life? Here are our picks for the best travel gifts for men. The post 40 BEST Travel Gifts for Men (That He Will Love!) appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Sheraton Duluth Hotel
Introduction & Booking Duluth, Minnesota is a vibrant port city on Lake Superior’s western tip, known for its abundant outdoor… The post Review: Sheraton Duluth Hotel appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
From The Tray Table
Inside JetBlue’s first-ever lounge, surprisingly swankier than I expected
Welcome to the club, JetBlue. Or, as the New York-based carrier would prefer to say, “welcome to our… The post Inside JetBlue’s first-ever lounge, surprisingly swankier than I expected appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Ethiopian Airlines 737-800 Economy Class
After a great week in Awassa, it was time to return to Addis Ababa and we received an unexpected equipment upgrade on Ethiopian Airlines from a Q400 to a 737-800 for the 55-minute flight back to the capital. Ethiopian Airlines 737-800 Economy Class Review Ethiopian is known for equipment swaps...
2PAXfly
BORDERS: Visa Waiver Program to require social media, phone numbers and IP history from Australians
Australian travellers who want to head to New York at Christmas, or Coachella in spring, or to trek through the Grand Canyon may soon face a very different pre-departure checklist. It could soon include handing over five years of social media accounts, five years of phone numbers, and 10 years...
Points Miles and Bling
Harbour Air Announces New Partnership with Aeroplan
Harbour Air has officially teamed up with Aeroplan to make frequent travel more rewarding. Travellers can now earn and redeem… The post Harbour Air Announces New Partnership with Aeroplan appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
{Tech} for Travel
CES 2026 details: when, where & what to Expect
A new year means CES 2026 is upon us. For the global tech industry, January has long meant two things. A fresh calendar page and the annual return to Las Vegas for the world’s largest technology event. The post CES 2026 details: when, where & what to Expect appeared first on...
Points Miles and Bling
beOnd Airlines to Launch Operations in Saudi Arabia
Premium leisure carrier beOnd has formally begun the process of securing an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in the Kingdom of… The post beOnd Airlines to Launch Operations in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Alviator
What Are The Major Airline Alliances? What Does This Mean For Miles And Points?
The concept of alliances is common across the air travel industry. Here's what an alliance means for miles and points in 2025. The post What Are The Major Airline Alliances? What Does This Mean For Miles And Points? appeared first on The Alviator.
From The Tray Table
12 years later, Four Seasons Costa Rica still impresses — and then some
Editor’s note: The Four Seasons provided the author with a complimentary three-night stay to get an updated look… The post 12 years later, Four Seasons Costa Rica still impresses — and then some appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Travel Points Playbook
Oops! Forgotten Promo Just Earned 30,000 Hyatt Points
Conventional miles and points wisdom is to register for every promotion just in case you end up having… The post Oops! Forgotten Promo Just Earned 30,000 Hyatt Points appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.