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Luxury expedition cruises love to throw around words like “remote” and “untouched,” but very few places actually deliver outside of the polar regions. The Kimberley is another place that really does delivery. It’s mostly unknown, untouched, and soon will be closing to ships and most tourists. This rugged stretch of northwestern Australia is one of […] Read the rest of this article at Seabourn’s $9,999 Kimberley Deal, Last Chance to See Australia’s Wild Frontier Before it Closes.

Oneworld is growing with plans of Philippine Airlines joining the alliance in 2027.  Southeast Asia already has Oneworld airlines, but the Philippines is not well connected to the alliance or any alliance for that matter. Sure, you could connect through Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific, Tokyo on Japan Airlines, or Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines, […] Read the rest of this article at Philippine Airlines Joining oneworld Is Big News for Alaska and American Flyers.

Alaska Airlines Atmost rewards discount destinations for award miles are here and they once again includes some fun global getaways. The only issue, once again these awards sales are only for economy class tickets. Yet if you’re looking for a deal, your miles will take you further on Alaska Airlines Oneworld and Atmos award partner […] Read the rest of this article at Alaska Atmos Rewards Discount Award Tickets.

Prior to our flight to Hong Kong, we spent a bit of time at the Travel Club Lounge Chennai Terminal 2. This is a fair lounge overall; not crowded and certainly a step-up over what used to pass for a lounge.  IMPORTANT NOTE: the lounge actually consists of two separate areas. One is reserved for […] Read the rest of this article at Review: Travel Club Lounge Chennai Terminal 2.

For decades the cruise industry has treated Europe like a seasonal fling. Everyone rushes in around April, clogs the Mediterranean through summer, then vanishes to the Caribbean the minute temperatures dip below 70 degrees. By November, many European ports feel abandoned except for the occasional river cruise and a few hardy luxury lines repositioning ships. […] Read the rest of this article at Explora Journeys Offers Year Round Cruises to Europe.

Sri Lanka is a wonderful place to visit with amazing beaches, food, and history.  Now, it’s even more attractive to visit as they are making it easier to visit for nationals of 40 countries. The Electronic travel authorization is here to stay, but it now costs $0 to apply. As of May 25, 2026, the […] Read the rest of this article at Sri Lanka Drops Visa Fees for 40 Countries.

Qantas has given its long-running Oneworld business class lounge at LAX a facelift after nearly 12 years in operation.  Overall it’s more of a refresh with new furniture and paint, not a reinvention. The lounge, located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, has been around for over a decade. It’s a joint venture between Qantas, […] Read the rest of this article at LAX Oneworld Business Class Lounge Refresh.

Emerald Cruises isn’t usually the first name that comes up when people think about luxury small-ship cruising. The Australian brand isn’t as well known by Americans, but really that should change. When people think of small cruise ships it’s more often Windstar, Seabourn, or Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection that dominate the conversation. Yet why sail with […] Read the rest of this article at 100 Passengers Emerald Cruises’ Yacht-Style Sailings From $3K! Private Savings Up to 40% Off.

British Airways premium economy was the last flight I flew over the Atlantic and one of the first times in recent history I’ve flown something other than business or First class. Being a daytime flight between London and Seattle, the price for Premium was just right and I knew I needed to catch up on […] Read the rest of this article at British Airways Premium Economy Review.

If you live in the Western United States and have been thinking of traveling with Virgin Voyages to Alaska, Mexico or even Europe you can now save up to 15% by living out west. Virgin Voyages is extending their reach to new clients and trying to attract more people to their brand. Sailors in Washington, […] Read the rest of this article at 15% off Virgin Voyages for Western USA Residents.

United and JetBlue are expanding their Blue Sky agreement with more benefits for frequent flyers and elites across both airlines. First there was codeshares and the ability to earn miles on select flights of each airline. Next up, there was the ability to redeem miles for award flights on each airlines. Now come the elite […] Read the rest of this article at United & JetBlue Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits.

Explora Journeys was one of the most interesting new luxury cruise launches in recent year. Being born from MSC, but smaller ships with some of the most personal space per person in the industry. A luxury product reborn and reimagined and importantly, it actually delivers once you’re onboard. The ships feel more like a high-end […] Read the rest of this article at Explora Journeys Cruises: Private Fares Up to 30% Off.

If you’ve been watching Arctic expedition pricing climb over the past few years—and let’s be honest, it has—you’re not alone. What used to feel like an expensive but attainable bucket-list trip has steadily drifted into ultra-premium territory. But every once in a while, a meaningful deal comes along that actually moves the needle. For a […] Read the rest of this article at Aurora Expeditions Slashes Arctic Prices by up to 35%.

American Airlines is upgrading their wine in premium cabins on select flights. American likes to claim they are known for their amazing wine program, but we’ve also seen American Airline serve $5 wine on international routes in premium cabins. You pay $5,000 to fly to London and get to enjoy five buck chuck. Well, guess […] Read the rest of this article at Cheers! Better Wine on American Airlines.

Antarctica is a place of extreme beauty and harsh environments, where the frozen wilderness stretches as far as the eye can see. For adventurers who seek to explore this land of ice and snow, Seabourn Antarctica Expeditions cruises on the Seabourn Venture provide the perfect way to travel in style and premium comfort. Start you […] Read the rest of this article at The Seabourn Venture: An Antarctica Expedition.

Airbnb has always been a terrible deal for points people. Afterall you can’t use points for AirBnB and you earn no loyalty either. Yet personally I love AirBnb as they often offer more space than hotel rooms for less money. Great for value and often the obvious choice for longer stays or group and family […] Read the rest of this article at Airbnb Finally Earns Air Miles.

An airline that changed how we fly is gone and you will feel it, whether you loved Spirit or not. As of May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines is officially no more. I never flew Spirit Airlines but I know plenty of people who have. Their low costs brought the Ryan Air model to the United […] Read the rest of this article at Spirit Airlines Shutdowns. Strands Passengers.

There are trips, and then there are transformational journeys. Antarctica falls firmly into the latter. An adventure across the Drake passage and on to Antarctica and the white continent is truly life changing. I’m inviting my readers to join me aboard HX Expeditions on their Highlights of Antarctica sailing, departing November 19–30. If Antarctica has […] Read the rest of this article at Join Me in Antarctica: Nov 2026 with Special Pricing.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have been quietly reshaping parts of its customer experience, and if you’ve poked around alaskaair.com recently, you may have noticed some new language popping up around Atmos Rewards upgrades and how upgrades are now processed for elites and customers flying both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With new changes that […] Read the rest of this article at Alaska Airlines Elite Upgrades Expected At the Gate Only.

Five cruise ships successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz during a brief reopening of the critical waterway, marking a significant breakthrough after nearly two months of disruption in the region. The vessels included both ships operated by Celestyal Cruises, one ship from MSC Cruises, and two ships from German operator TUI Cruises, all of which are now en […] Read the rest of this article at Celestyal and MSC Cruises’ Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz.