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Why I Always Try to Learn the Local Language 2025 After years of traveling, I’ve learned something important. A few local words can change everything. People treat you differently when you try to speak their language. You don’t need to be fluent. It’s about showing respect. That simple act already supports sustainable tourism. When I...Read More

The 5 best luxury hotels in Cusco 2025 Steeped in centuries of history and nestled high in the Andes, Cusco is more than just a gateway to Machu Picchu, it’s a destination worth exploring in its own right. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, the city is full of history, culture, and charm, with...Read More

No more mileage award upgrade chart as American Airlines unveils instant upgrades 2025 American Airlines is changing how upgrades with miles work. Unfortunately, based on our first look, this appears to be a devaluation in most instances. Similar to what United announced a few weeks ago for its program, the American Airlines mileage upgrade award...Read More

How I booked an Emirates Airbus A380 first-class award without elite status, and how you can, too 2025 When I saw the recent news that Emirates had decided to restrict first-class awards to elite Platinum, Gold and Silver members of its Emirates Skywards loyalty program, I thought my dream of flying this aspirational product with...Read More

Current Hilton Amex credit card welcome bonus offers 2025 Hilton Honors and American Express are currently offering elevated, limited-time welcome bonuses on their cobranded credit cards. The four Hilton cobranded cards — three personal cards and a business one — include the opportunity to earn a large number of Hilton Honors points to redeem for...Read More

It just got easier to book the Disney dining reservations you want — here’s how 2025 If you wish you had a fairy godmother who could help you book dining reservations at Disney World and Disneyland, consider your wish granted. Disney is in the process of updating its dining reservation system to simplify planning your...Read More

Buy now, pay later vs. credit card rewards: Which should you choose? 2025 A growing number of consumers are forgoing credit card rewards in favor of buy now, pay later financing options for their purchases. According to a study by C+R Research, more than half of online shoppers surveyed said they prefer programs such as...Read More

Secrets Baby Beach Aruba is now open 2025 If you’ve been searching for an adults-only summertime escape, you’ve got one more property to add to your list: Secrets Baby Beach Aruba. Located on Baby Beach Bay near the town of San Nicolas, the adults-only, all-inclusive resort marks Hyatt’s first Inclusive Collection property in Aruba. Related:...Read More

How these top travel credit cards fit into my travel strategy 2025 I caught the travel bug early when my parents moved our family from Sydney to Seattle for a year at the age of ten. I remember being fascinated by how far we’d traveled — and how long I’d sat in economy class. My...Read More