You know how the experience of browsing the carefully curated shelves of a local boutique is a much more pleasant experience than shopping in a massive big-box store? Hotel stays are often the same way. Some of my favorite stays have been in boutique hotels with an intimate atmosphere and a distinct, personality-infused style. Related:…
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Small Hotels of the World just welcomed its newest member — and Hilton Honors loyalists can rejoice. Casona Roma Norte, a Michelin-recognized member of Mexico City’s boutique hotel scene, has joined the growing list of points hotels that go far beyond the cookie-cutter offerings. Here’s what you need to know to book a stay at…
Your credit card’s annual fee is due. For one reason or another, you’ve decided that it’s not worth paying the fee to keep your card for another year. Or maybe it’s a credit card you no longer use or want, so you’re considering closing the account. Your first inclination might be to cancel your card….
Delta Air Lines crossed the Atlantic Ocean this summer with a host of elaborate new destinations, from the Italian island of Sardinia to Malta and Porto, Portugal. Don’t expect a whole lot more where that came from. Going forward, the Atlanta-based carrier plans to increasingly look across a different ocean — the Pacific — for…
Modern married life can be hectic. My husband and I balance demanding jobs, caring for our (fur) baby, friendships, hobbies, travel and all manner of household chores. That’s why we’ve found it’s important to set aside time for a romantic date night every so often. We get to do something fun, reconnect away from the…
At the start of this week, I had no intention of trying to see the solar eclipse. London, my home of almost 20 years, was set to experience more than 90% partial coverage, and that felt good enough for me. After an intense year of work and travel — and celebrating my 40th birthday last…
If you’ve flown United, you’ve probably wondered whether you’re leaving value on the table by not carrying one of the airline’s cobranded credit cards. And after United’s MileagePlus changes earlier this year, the answer is more likely than ever to be yes (more on that below). As a United cardholder myself, I’ve seen that value…
Over the last few years, Delta Air Lines has become a major player at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Now, the airline is taking its biggest step yet in the Texas capital. Delta on Thursday revealed it will launch its first long-haul service from Austin, with nonstop Paris flights set to begin in the spring…
United Airlines is growing where it can. The Chicago-based Star Alliance carrier will add two new routes from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) this winter even as it indefinitely postpones 10 new routes Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), where the Federal Aviation Administration has capped flight numbers. From SFO, United will launch daily flights to…