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The 10 best hotels near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the worldâs 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…
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Holland America doubles down even more on long and unusual cruises with new ‘legendary’ sailings
It’s no secret that Holland America is in the midst of doubling down on long and unusual voyages â 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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Check to see if youâre targeted for 150k or 125k Amex Platinum offer, 90k Amex Gold offer via CardMatch
Editorâs note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Check the CardMatch tool to see if youâre targeted for up to a 150,000-point welcome offer on The Platinum Card® from American Express offer or a 90,000-point American Express® Gold Card offer. These offers are subject to change at any time.…
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Best all-inclusives in Aruba for a perfect Caribbean vacation
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 Oceanâs hurricane belt and heavenly weather year-round. Itâs also a popular stop for some Caribbean cruises, as it has…
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Appleâs emergency satellite service is coming to 6 more countries â hereâs how to use it
If something goes wrong on your summer vacation to Europe, getting help will soon be just a tap away on Appleâs latest devices. The tech giant is rolling out its safety-focused Emergency SOS via satellite feature to six additional countries later this month, bringing this potentially life-saving technology to more adventurers who find themselves off the…
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$479 flights: JetBlue unveils much-anticipated New York-to-Paris route
Bonjour, JetBlue. The New York-based carrier formally announced details on Tuesday about its much-anticipated new service to Paris, France, which will take off June 29. JetBlue Flight 1407 will depart John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 5:09 p.m. and land at 6:55 a.m. the next day in Terminal 2B at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport…
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What to do when a hotel doesn’t want to honor your elite benefits
Hotel elite status offers many valuable perks, from complimentary breakfast and upgrades to late checkout and higher earning rates. These perks are often designed to keep members loyal to and engaged with a program, including those with popular hotel credit cards. And it works. I usually book hotels directly to ensure I get my elite…
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Your complete guide to earning and redeeming with Choice Privileges
Editors’ note: We’ve updated this guide with the most recent information. Choice Privileges is the rewards program for Choice Hotels. And you’ll soon be able to book even more hotels through the Choice Privileges rewards program, as the Radisson Rewards Americas loyalty program will fold into the Choice Privileges program in the coming months. We…
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How the new DOT dashboard can help you plan your next trip
The U.S. Department of Transportation launched an online dashboard Monday that allows passengers to see which airlines guarantee fee-free family seating. It’s the latest initiative by the Biden administration to push for more consumer protections in the airline industry. So far, only three airlines â Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines â have guaranteed…
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The first Moxy hotel in Brooklyn is proof that the affordable brand is finally growing up
In a city flush with hotels, deciding where to stay in NYC can be challenging. That’s why I often tell my friends and family visiting New York City to skip tourist-filled Midtown for a stay in my neighborhood, the fashionable, eclectic and (mostly) laid-back area of Brooklyn called Williamsburg. Just a quick Subway ride from…