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Childhood moves quickly. Those special years when kids are old enough to appreciate exciting adventures but still young enough to lean into the magic of it all are limited. When my youngest daughter was 6 years old and my oldest was 11, we decided to embrace that moment by taking a once-in-a-lifetime winter trip to find the real Santa in his home above the Arctic Circle.Tucked beneath snow-covered trees in northern Finland, you’ll find reindeer-led sleighs, elves, kid-size snowmobiles and glass domes made for viewing the northern lights. If you look closer might also spot Santa’s cottage.From the moment the…

By now, we’re all familiar with the overhead announcement that typically comes after boarding is complete: “Please turn off your phone or put it on airplane mode.” The question is, do you really have to?The simple answer is yes, you have to put your phone in airplane mode on a plane. Why? Because the Federal Aviation Administration mandates it. FAA regulations require all passengers to put their phones in airplane mode while in the air.”The FCC [Federal Communications Commission] and FAA ban cell phones for airborne use because its signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Devices must be used…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.Numerous American Express cards offer shopping protections that can protect your purchases and the money you’ve spent on them. Coverage terms and limits vary by card. Rather than trying to remember all of this on your own, we’ll guide you through the various shopping protections offered by American Express cards.This guide will provide a comprehensive, detailed look at the variety of shopping protections offered across the American Express card portfolio. Each section outlines a type of coverage and then the cards offering this coverage. Coverage limits will be included,…

For Southwest loyalists, a cobranded Southwest credit card is a great way to earn points toward travel.And if you’re looking to earn a solid stash of Rapid Rewards points, now is a great time to add a personal card to your wallet.Right now, all three personal Southwest cards are offering a bonus we haven’t seen before. New applicants can earn 40,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points and a $400 statement credit after spending $3,000 in the first four months of account opening. But these limited-time offers through TPG’s links end at 9:00 am EST on Jan. 7, 2025 — so you’ll…

At TPG, we’re big fans of maximizing our points and miles to save money while traveling.Although we have years of collective experience, even points and miles pros (including some of TPG’s very own) make redemption, transfer and earning mistakes.Here are nine real-world points and miles “oopsies” we have made, so you don’t have to.A points transfer miscalculationAir France business-class seat. CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUYThe biggest mistake I’ve made so far in my points and miles journey was transferring too many points from American Express Membership Rewards to Flying Blue to cover flights for a trip I was planning. This was…

There are many ways to redeem points for hotel stays. I usually redeem for good-value properties that I can book for relatively few points. Having hotel points opens up a whole world of possibilities and has allowed me to stay at some spectacular properties that I couldn’t — or, at least, wouldn’t — have booked otherwise.Many major hotel loyalty programs let travelers book amazing luxury properties with points. Unfortunately, standard award space for a reasonable-length stay is virtually nonexistent at some properties; others have such sky-high award pricing that they may not be the best use of your points. To…

TFE Hotels is celebrating a milestone in its journey to net zero emissions by 2050, with Quincy Melbourne becoming the first hotel in Victoria to achieve NABERS’ Climate Active Carbon Neutral Building certification. Through the certification, Quincy will offset nearly 1671 tonnes of carbon per annum – the equivalent carbon footprint of 167 average Australian households. TFE Hotels has invested in the development of carbon footprint management systems including a Board-endorsed sustainability strategy, setting climate targets, establishing their in-house greenhouse gas monitoring, and reporting. “I’m all about doing things that move the needle and maximising our strengths,” said Quincy Hotel…

Abe Liao Tapped as Managing Director of the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC USA, Washington, D.C. December 25, 2024 Abe Liao, an esteemed leader in the luxury and lifestyle hospitality industry, has been appointed Managing Director at the famed Watergate Hotel. With an impressive track record in overseeing premier properties and guiding operations to new heights, Liao brings a wealth of experience, insight, and passion to this iconic property. Previously, Liao served as Vice President of Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality, where he oversaw up to 20 hotels across the continental United States, with a specialization in Independent and Soft-Branded Hotels.…

Earlier this year, Hilton leaders gathered at the 75th International Aeronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, to talk about the future of hospitality in space, including how to make accommodations comfortable, how to make food fresh and sustainable, and more. Announced in 2022, the collaboration between Hilton and Voyager Space aims to bring unparalleled comfort to their state-of-the-art scientific discovery and crew habitation spaces aboard their Starlab space station. The new station, operated through a US-led, global joint venture between Voyager Space, Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, and MDA Space, will be a free-flying commercial space station that will benefit from Hilton’s years…

Singapore Airlines’ flagship SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3 made their debuts at a couple of years ago following a SG$50 million re-design, upgrade and expansion project and to this day, it remains one of the leading lounge precincts in the world. The Private Room, the First Class section of the SilverKris Lounge, the Business Class section of the SilverKris Lounge, and the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge can collectively accommodate around 1,150 customers within their 6,100 square-metres (translating to 30% more seats and space than before) and of them are unique in many ways. Singapore Airlines’…