When it opens May 22, Universal Epic Universe will introduce five themed “worlds” — based on popular film franchises and video games — to Universal Orlando Resort. In addition to these exciting new lands, the Central Florida resort recently opened three new hotels to accommodate visitors clamoring to visit the park. Two of those hotels,…
Most airlines now have favorable policies if you need to cancel your flight, especially if you booked using points or miles. If you book the right fare with an airline that has friendly cancellation policies, you may not be out hundreds of dollars — or be on the hook for astronomical fees — should your…
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is known for having a difficult-to-use award booking platform. Fortunately, the European loyalty program has made progress by squashing its pesky award search glitch and adding complimentary stopovers to its one-way award tickets (when you book over the phone). Now, you can access Flying Blue award calendars using a simple trick…
Air New Zealand is getting set to debut an all-new look on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners — including brand-new business-class suites. The Auckland-based carrier this week announced the completion of the first cabin overhaul for one of its Dreamliners, which sports a redesigned business-class cabin. That includes four new extra-spacious pods at the front of…
Earning a card’s welcome offer is one of the best ways to earn a bounty of bonus points quickly. Most of a card’s total value in the first year is found in that bonus, which you’ll earn by simply meeting a minimum spending requirement. With the Hilton Honors cards from American Express, that’s no exception….
The Business Platinum Card from American Express overview The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best business rewards cards around, thanks to its large welcome bonus and the sheer number of value-added perks. While it requires some work to take full advantage of them, the effort can pay off with savings…
Do you have thousands of Chase Ultimate Rewards points just sitting in your account? Did you sign up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) welcome offer — with which you can earn 100,000 Chase points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening — and…
These days, deciding which credit card to get isn’t just about calculating how many points you’ll rack up. The best credit cards now include additional benefits, such as airport lounge access, travel perks, extended warranties and insurance coverage. These benefits are all designed to get you to pay a (sometimes) hefty annual fee and keep…
TPG staffers are huge fans of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). We happily pay its annual fee each year and list it as one of the cards we suggest for many travelers. We love that this card earns bonus points on travel and dining and allows us to transfer our points…
At a glance It’s big on entertainment and outdoor fun with an industry-first, waterslide-roller coaster and Prince show. Room types range from tiny solo cabins to multiroom and duplex suites. The upscale vibe can be at odds with multiple extra-fee attractions. ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUY Norwegian Aqua has many personalities, and I can’t decide if…
