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Delta scraps new Dallas route before it even launches

Delta Air Lines was perhaps too bullish on Texas. Just six weeks after Delta’s big announcement about expanding its presence in Dallas, the airline quietly filed plans over the weekend to scrap one of its newest routes less than three months before it was supposed to start. Specifically, the carrier won’t launch the new twice-daily …

How to maximize redemptions with the IHG One Rewards program

Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with the latest information. IHG One Rewards is an underdog of the hotel points world. But IHG hotels and resorts are available in many destinations. And IHG One Rewards significantly improved its elite benefits in 2022. It’s possible to get higher than TPG’s valuation — and the rate at …

Book round-trip flights to Costa Rica starting at $265

Looking for a quick retreat filled with sun, beaches and nature all around? Book this deal for round-trip flights to Costa Rica starting at $265. American Airlines, Copa Airlines and JetBlue Airways are offering cheap fares to the Costa Rican cities of San José and Liberia from a few U.S. cities, including New York City, …

River cruise packing list: What to pack when traveling by riverboat

You booked your river cruise, and the departure date approaches. Now you’re panicking about what to pack. You want to pack light, given you won’t have much space in your cabin to store bulky suitcases. However, you also want to be prepared with the right clothing and gear for changeable weather on the river, visits …

Want to visit Japan with an infant? Here’s how to make your trip a success

When I first started traveling solo and blogging 10 years ago, one of the most persistent things I got asked was, “When are you going to settle down?” The question irked me. It suggested that there were only two paths in life. But it didn’t seem to me that traveling and having a family had …

Quick Points: Use a shopping portal aggregator to maximize online purchases

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. It’s no secret that shopping portals are an easy way to earn extra rewards on online purchases. But with so many loyalty programs offering shopping portals, it can be difficult to know which portal has the best earning rate for a particular …

Best cards to pair with the Amex Gold – The Points Guy – The Points Guy

The Amex Gold is one of the best travel cards on the market. Here are some of the best cards you can pair with it.

Fumble! I accidentally booked an NFL cruise — for a team I don’t even like

“Tampa!” screamed a disembodied voice at the PortMiami cruise terminal. “Bay!” replied a chorus of others from all corners of the check-in area. As I looked around and noticed a sea of red and black, I started to feel like something was very, very wrong. I was about to board Celebrity Cruises‘ Celebrity Summit for …