How do you realistically get upgraded to first class free? I hate to be that guy, but you have more chances winning the lottery then getting a free flight upgrade. OK,...
If you're flying business or first class with Qatar Airways, the award-winning airline doesn't have a dedicated airport lounge at NYC-JFK. Instead, passengers will have access to the OneWorld Flagship...
If you’re Gen-X or a baby boomer, you might remember the days you didn’t need a boarding pass to go past TSA airport security. In fact, I wrote about the...
Hotel upgrade tips are a dime a dozen, but there's one that works almost every time I travel. In fact, it's so easy, you won't think about it, and it's...
Before the pandemic, 1 in 4 Americans took a road trip every year, according to AAA. Now, everyone has a car.... and road trips are the new backpacking. In fact,...
In March 2020, coronavirus was officially deemed a pandemic in America, and millions of New Yorkers adjusted their every day life to navigate "the new normal." Thankfully, cases are going...
If you haven’t climbed a volcano, swum with sharks, trekked an ancient site or skied in remote canyons, you truly haven’t experienced adventure travel, so we put together an adventure...
The absolute worst thing you can do on a flight? Not wear shoes. That, and not acknowledge the flight crew, according to Shawn Kathleen, a former flight attendant behind Passenger Shaming...
Dozens of resorts across the world open every year, offering travelers more options when booking a vacation—and also increasing their odds to have an entire property all to themselves. It's...
Nothing is more epic than a far-flung adventure trip across the globe—but getting there can often be a drag. In fact, a long-haul flight can be brutal—a blow to comfort,...
If you want to get early boarding or priority boarding, you don't necessarily have to pay for it. Nor do you have to be an elite member with an airline....
Flying can be brutal, especially in 2022. Economy seats are shrinking, airports are becoming crowded again and rules seem to change every minute of the day. While mask requirements may...
I'm a huge sucker for airport privileges, like TSA-Precheck with Global Entry, so I'm happy Punta Cana International Airport offers VIP Service, where travelers can literally skip the customs line...
Thailand is cheap but, apparently, not for everyone. Over the summer, New York Post, among many other outlets, pointed out backpackers in Thailand were begging for money to get home....
On January 30, 2020, The World Health Organization officially declared coronavirus as a global health emergency, and the U.S State Department issued a "Do Not Travel To China" advisory, since...
You can learn a lot about a culture by wandering cobbled streets or sipping espresso at chic cafes, and there’s something to be said for Old Masters appreciated in temperature-controlled...
It can be awkward when someone asks you to switch seats on a plane. I should know. Out of the hundreds of flights I've taken, I've been in this situation...
If economy class was actually great, we wouldn’t dread flying. All things considered, flying coach raises stress levels, minimizes comfort and passengers endure rather than enjoy the flight. Even flight...
Dead Week is not a myth. It's a term airlines, hotels, tourism boards and travel professionals use in January, and they can't wait until it's over. DEAD WEEK IS THE...
I'm an incredibly hard person to shop for. I've been everywhere, have everything I need, and I'm not so much into material items. Family and friends who bought me gifts...