American Express, Delta to Relaunch SkyMiles Credit Card Delta SkyMiles American Express Card members will be able to earn more miles and access additional travel perks starting January 30, 2020. American Express and Delta Air Lines have announced plans to relaunch the Delta SkyMiles American Express Card portfolio with more ways to earn and a new set of travel benefits. Shipyard issues delay Ritz-Carlton’s first cruise ship The debut of the first luxury cruise ship to bear the Ritz-Carlton name will no longer be Feb. 5. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection said it will postpone its debut until June, blaming issues at its shipyard in Spain. Ukraine Drums Up Tourism Amid Trump Headlines What do you do when your country unexpectedly becomes the subject of global headlines? It’s a question that burgeoning tourism destinations are increasingly facing these days, thanks in no small part to the whims and obsessions of the unpredictable U.S. president. Access to Komodo Island Will Be … [Read more...] about Travel News: October 3, 2019
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Learn how to pivot from a bad travel situation
The treehouse in Sweden looked divine: a spherical flying saucer twinkling from a snow-coated pine forest. On the property's slick website, meals were cast as "Swedish delicacies" and adventures such as dog-sledding and dinner in an ice hut looked dreamy. The destination had been reviewed glowingly by the Guardian, Travel + Leisure and Architectural Digest. This, and the hotel's listing on the boutique hotel booking site Mr. & Mrs. Smith, convinced me that this remote spot near the Arctic Circle would make a thrilling vacation for my family of four. Boy, was I wrong. We had booked the property's newest treehouse, slated to be complete in time for our December visit. It wasn't. Since flights were paid for, we opted for the property's guesthouse. When we turned up, my heart sank. The guesthouse was a timeworn hostel tricked out with 1930s-era lingerie and dusty vintage shoes. The low-rent boudoir theme extended to our rooms: peeling wallpaper, musty curtains and ancient table lamps … [Read more...] about Learn how to pivot from a bad travel situation
Delta’s SkyMiles credit cards just became a lot more rewarding
The Delta SkyMiles American Express credit cards contain some excellent perks for loyal Delta fliers — and living in the Delta hub of Minneapolis-St. Paul, that’s a lot of us. But the cards’ reward-earning rates just haven’t been that impressive compared with other premium travel credit cards out there, even some no-annual-fee cash-back cards. Now, with a host of new benefits announced Monday, the Delta-Amex SkyMiles cards are more competitive, and one just could become your primary plastic. The changes, which take effect on Jan. 30, are spelled out at NewDeltaAmex.com. To celebrate, Delta has rolled out expanded welcome bonuses in October of up to 75,000 miles. The mid-level Delta SkyMiles Gold card will become a much stronger card if much of your spending is on dining and groceries. The SkyMiles you earn on those purchases will double from 1 per dollar spent to 2. You’ll still get 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases. The gold card’s annual fee … [Read more...] about Delta’s SkyMiles credit cards just became a lot more rewarding
Top 10 Best Boutique Hotels in the Bay of Naples
Tips : Accommodation Related: Capri, Capri Palace, Capri Tiberio Palace Situated in the Campania region of southern Italy, the Bay of Naples, or Gulf of Naples (Golfo di Napoli) as it is sometimes known, is a very popular place to visit, not only for its delicious food, intriguing history, architecture and cafe culture, but also, for its beautiful scenery and high end luxury hotels. Approximately 15km wide and opening westwards into the Mediterranean, the Bay of Naples reaches from Naples and Pozzuoli at its northern edge, to the Sorrentine Peninsula at its southern, with Mount Vesuvius lying on its eastern border. The Bay has many attractions to offer including the islands of Capri which houses many of the most luxury hotels in the area. Ischia and Procida are just a short ferry-ride away from Naples and Sorrento across the Bay, whilst the old Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum are jam-packed full of archaeological interest. It is best to plan your trip to the Bay of Naples in … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best Boutique Hotels in the Bay of Naples
Dan + Shay to perform in Colorado
Uber-popular country duo Dan + Shay will make it to the Mile High City next year.The Grammy Award-winning group will bring their "Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour" to Denver's Pepsi Center on Oct. 15, 2020. American Express Card members can purchase tickets from 10 a.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $39.50 to $79.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Call 800-745-3000 or go online to ticketmaster.com.The duo recently paired with pop icon Justin Bieber on the new single, "10,000 Hours." Their most recent eponymously-titled third album has remained at the top of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart all year, thanks to hits such as "Tequila," "Speechless" and "All to Myself." … [Read more...] about Dan + Shay to perform in Colorado