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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Airline elite status benefits can make your travel experience more seamless and enjoyable. But if you’re new to the points and miles hobby, you may wonder just how valuable these perks can be. Is it worth devoting yourself to earning status with a…

Apple’s betting that the color of the spring season will be yellow. The tech giant formally unveiled its latest addition to the iPhone 14 lineup Tuesday: a brand-new yellow finish for the entry-level models. The yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available to preorder starting Friday. The device will hit stores (and…

The best time to book a cruise is when you’ve done your planning, picked a ship and found a cruise fare that fits your budget and offers good value. But that doesn’t stop vacationers from wondering if they’d find a cheaper price if they wait to book tomorrow, next week or next month. I’d love…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.  Annual fees are generally worth it when you can maximize a credit card’s benefits and earning structure. But it’s understandable if you’re hesitant to add many premium travel rewards cards with high annual fees to your wallet. Luckily, with competition fierce among card…

The Department of Justice launched a lawsuit on Tuesday to block JetBlue’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines, launching a lawsuit to stave off further consolidation of the airline industry. The merger would have created the fifth-largest airline in the U.S., but the move to block it marks a sharp turn from past precedents…

Are you feeling lost since the last season of “The White Lotus” ended? Or maybe the sweeping landscapes of Hawaii and Sicily have inspired you to take a dreamy vacation to a swanky resort where guests are treated like “sensitive children,” as Armond, the manager of the fictional White Lotus resort on Maui, instructed his…

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the world’s fifth-busiest airport in terms of passenger numbers, according to Airports Council International. In 2021, more than 48 million passengers traveled to, from or through LAX, and that number is expected to rise as global travel rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport is a massive hub, connecting…

It’s no secret that Holland America is in the midst of doubling down on long and unusual voyages — something for which the line has long been known. But starting over the next couple years, it’s going to take the move even further. The Seattle-based cruise brand Tuesday will announce a new collection of weekslong…

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With some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, Aruba is a jewel of an island just north of Venezuela. The island provides easy access to numerous activities and is a prime location outside the Atlantic Ocean’s hurricane belt and heavenly weather year-round. It’s also a popular stop for some Caribbean cruises, as it has…