This guide outlines essential strategies for travelers to prevent street theft, pickpocketing, and scams, emphasizing the importance of alertness and employing layered security measures. The foundational advice is to maintain awareness of your surroundings and avoid carrying excessive assets. Regarding Read More …
A new study by Upgraded Points, which analyzed over 40,000 flights on the ten busiest U.S. domestic routes, confirms that flexibility in travel dates is key to avoiding significant holiday airfare surcharges. The data reveals that most days around Thanksgiving Read More …
Wyndham Rewards has launched a holiday promotion in collaboration with actress Beverly D’Angelo, known for her role in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, to offer a complimentary, limited-time one-level status upgrade to all eligible members. The offer runs from November 12 Read More …
Black Friday 2025 has cemented its position as a critical event for the global travel industry, with numerous companies launching extensive deals for vacations scheduled between 2025 and 2027. Airlines, cruise lines, hotels, and tour operators are offering significant, often Read More …
I’m just full of bad news today. A rising trend across major U.S. destinations involves cities increasing their hotel taxes, variously termed bed, occupancy, or tourist taxes, which significantly drives up the total cost of an overnight stay. Industry analysis Read More …
Upgraded Points conducted a survey of over 2,300 US adults regarding their travel intentions between Thanksgiving and New Year’s 2025, revealing how various factors are shaping holiday plans. The study found that celebrating at home remains the preference for the Read More …
A recent Beach.com survey reveals an exciting landscape for Artificial Intelligence in travel planning among Americans. While AI has quietly influenced the travel industry for decades, the emergence of large language models like ChatGPT and Google Gemini is now significantly Read More …
Fall getaways at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are available starting at $82 per night, plus tax, for stays through November 23, 2025. These special rates offer convenience and value, as the hotels are situated within walking distance of Disney Read More …
Several US states, including Florida, Texas, Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois, and New Mexico, are experiencing a sustained nine-month decline in tourism throughout 2025. This downturn is attributed to a combination of factors, including rising travel costs, broader economic uncertainty, and increased Read More …