Frank Chiaro

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s largest hotel chains, with 18 different brands comprising everything from affordable Holiday Inn and family-friendly Staybridge Suites to upmarket Regent and ultraluxurious Six Senses in more than 6,000 locations worldwide. InterContinental is considered part of IHG’s “luxury and lifestyle collection.” The brand debuted in 1946 and…

Everything old is eventually new again, but some former cruise ship activities have little hope of coming back. Whether you’re a more experienced passenger with nostalgia or a younger cruiser who appreciates anything vintage, here are five cruise offerings that aren’t likely to be resurrected. Skeet shooting Passengers used to be able to shoot clay…

Editor’s note: TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Good news for Bilt Rewards members: The program is back with several Rent Day promotions for June. On June 1, you can solve a puzzle to win a prize, play trivia…

The IHG One Rewards program has some beautiful InterContinental resorts, such as the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam and the InterContinental Phuket Resort in Thailand. And there are many other aspirational InterContinental resorts, including the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa in French Polynesia, the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort in Australia and the InterContinental…

When Mary Krewsun, 65, retired as a physician assistant, she set a goal of traveling because now she has the time. During five days, she walked for 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) along the ancient pilgrim route known as the Camino de Santiago, which culminates in northwest Spain. “I had heard about the Camino from…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re wondering whether a travel rewards credit card is right for you, consider your travel goals and determine which card fits your lifestyle the best and whether it’s worth paying the annual fee. If your end goal is to save…

What is the newest Holland America cruise ship? It’s something you want to know if you’re in the market for a Holland America cruise. The newest Holland America ship is typically also the Holland America ship with the most up-to-date venues, including restaurants and bars, as well as the most up-to-date cabins and suites. It’s…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.  Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card overview The Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card has the lowest annual fee of any Southwest credit card on the market, which is either a strength or weakness depending on how you look at it.…

Are you looking for the most megaresort-like, activity-packed Norwegian Cruise Line ships at sea? If so, you’ll want to get on one of the biggest Norwegian Cruise Line ships. The biggest Norwegian Cruise Line ships are, almost by definition, the Norwegian Cruise Line ships with the most “stuff” — the most pools, waterslides and other…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. No one likes when their hard-earned points and miles expire. Fortunately, some programs, like HawaiianMiles, Southwest Rapid Rewards and United MileagePlus, have eliminated mileage expiration in the last several years. However, your rewards from most loyalty programs may still expire. Some may…