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They will be suites with such commanding views that being in one will feel like being in a helicopter. Which is fitting, since the space they will occupy originally was designed for a helicopter. Luxury line Silversea Cruises on Thursday announced that it would add six super suites to the top of its new luxury…

Like to peer out of the airport window and admire the different plane livery on display? Well, keep your eyes peeled for Emirates‘ new look. The airline, a flag carrier for the United Arab Emirates, has just revealed a refreshed livery upgrade. It includes a range of tweaks to a design last updated almost a…

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new deals. Yes, travel demand is up, and rates have responded accordingly. However, hotel deals really do exist, and we’re here to help you find them. For example, if you’re paying cash, you can sometimes get a third or a fourth night free at popular high-end hotels…

Another major cruise line is downsizing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Luxury line Seabourn on Thursday announced it had sold one of its six vessels — the 458-passenger Seabourn Odyssey — to a Japanese company that offers cruises aimed at the Japanese market. The buyer of the ship, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., will…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.  While banks and credit card issuers haven’t always been the most consumer-friendly, things have generally improved for cardholders since the financial crisis of 2008. (An exception to that is recent events with some small- and mid-sized banks.) Legislation, especially the Credit Card Accountability,…

Let’s face it — hotels don’t always honor their published benefits. And if you have a long-anticipated hotel stay, it’s no fun when things don’t go right. Marriott is one of the only hotel companies to publish guarantees and fixed compensation amounts on its website. You may be entitled to compensation if something goes wrong…

The viability of the travel subscription model took a step forward this week when Paris-based Accor — the largest European hotelier and the owner of brands like Sofitel and Fairmont — rolled out a global plan called ALL Plus aimed at travelers who seek out budget hotels, as well as those who flock to upscale…

If you’re new to Miami, your choice of where to stay can be overwhelming. From South Beach to downtown to Aventura or near Miami International Airport (MIA), there are hundreds of excellent hotels in the city and on the beach.  In this Miami guide to hotels, we discuss the best of the best — most…

Planning to visit Bali? You may need to squash visions of tooling around town on a motor scooter. The Indonesian province wants to ban tourists from renting motorcycles, saying it has had enough of foreign travelers “roaming around with motorbikes, without wearing T-shirts and clothes, with no helmets, violating [traffic rules].” Tourists would only be…

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