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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Flying with kids can be, for lack of a better word, turbulent. They may get bored, scared, overexcited, overtired, hungry or all of the above. All of these inflight bumps can be smoothed out with a bit of clever planning and…

High-speed rail is coming soon to the busy Miami-to-Orlando corridor thanks to startup train company Brightline. The Florida-based private passenger train company just conducted a speed test on a 35-mile rural stretch between Cocoa, Florida, and Orlando International Airport (MCO). This newly built section of tracks will enable a high-speed, passenger-service expansion linking Orlando with…

It’s March 10, and as expected, Etihad Guest has unveiled a new award chart with standard pricing for all its partner airlines. By doing so, it has removed all of its former sweet spots. Here’s what you need to know about Etihad Guest redemptions. Goodbye, sweet spots — and don’t count on published award prices…

Thirsty travelers can now enjoy the new bar inside British Airways and American Airlines’ Greenwich Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The shiny, new cocktail haunt follows the opening of the Brooklyn Brewery Pub inside the relatively new JFK Terminal 8 lounge (previously the Flagship Lounge). The Bridge Bar has exclusively partnered with…

They say looks aren’t everything but let’s be honest, it’s hard to ignore the striking American Express® Gold Card in Rose Gold. With its pinkish gold hue and metallic texture, Amex’s Gold card in Rose Gold is one of the best-looking credit cards out there. And lucky for all of us, the card is great…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Don’t let the lack of a travel companion keep you from missing out on an amazing experience. For all sorts of reasons, you might be faced with the choice of traveling alone, or not traveling at all. Your partner, friends or…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. I have five hotel credit cards. But I believe each of my cards provides enough perks to justify paying its annual fee for the foreseeable future. In particular, most of my hotel credit cards offer an annual free night that can more than…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Dollywood has long been a mainstay of Smoky Mountain vacations, and guests will soon have one more reason to visit the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, theme park. The park’s largest-ever expansion, Wildwood Grove, is about to get even bigger with the addition…

A hotel described as a pampering holistic retreat in the mountains of a country known as the Last Shangri-La sounds dreamy. And reservations at this hotel include all meals and spa services? Sign me up. From the moment I arrived until well after I left, I felt refreshed, relaxed and recharged at the Bhutan Spirit…

DoorDash Rewards Mastercard overview The DoorDash Rewards Mastercard is a solid cash-back option for those who love ordering in. It earns 4% back on DoorDash and Caviar orders and 3% back on online or in-store restaurant purchases. It is a contender for those who want to earn cash-back rewards on their dining purchases but not…