Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in February
Depending on how many credit cards you have, the list of benefits you should be using this month might feel overwhelming. Can you remember all of these perks without help? Maybe not. Rather than trying to keep track of all of them on your own, we’ve compiled a monthly checklist
Women Who Travel Book Club: The Best New Books to Read This Winter
There’s no better way to settle into the new year than with a fresh reading list—and we couldn’t be more excited to share ours in this winter edition of the Women Who Travel book club. For your next snowy Sunday or chilly night in, we have reads that tour you
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Why Vintage Shopping Is Taking Off at Airports
When London stylist Bella Hignett went on a girls’ escape to Portugal last April, she knew one of her clients was in the market for a secondhand Louis Vuitton Neverfull tote. Yet the last place she expected to find one — in the exact size and fabric she was after
Smartify adds £1.5M to boost visitor engagement at museums and galleries
Smartify, a visitor engagement platform for attractions, has raised £1.5 million. The investment in the company was led by Metavallan VC with Pembroke VCT also participating. Founded in 2015, Smartify wants to expand its international presence and use its SaaS platform and app to “revolutionize how museums and visitor attractions
Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Visit the Galápagos Islands with AdventureSmith Explorations
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:35 AM ET, Thu July 18, 2024 If you’ve always had the Galápagos Islands on your travel bucket list, there’s never been a better time to book a trip with AdventureSmith Explorations. The small-ship cruise line is helping travelers make the most of their time
Bilt Rent Day (Feb. 1): Avianca LifeMiles transfer bonus and more
Good news for Bilt Rewards members: Feb. 1 is another Bilt Rent Day. As on previous Rent Days, you can snag double points for nonrent purchases and play the “Rent Free” game. Bilt is also offering a status-based transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles, celebrating the opening of its first neighborhood
Stargazing Along Tucson’s New ‘Astro Trail’ in Southern Arizona
Thanks to its unique combination of mountainous terrain, an arid climate, and minimal light pollution, the southern Arizona landscape offers pristine conditions for night sky viewing—whether you’re hoping to see a planetary alignment, meteor shower, or simply want to lie back and appreciate the Milky Way in all its glory.
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10 In-flight Anti-theft Travel Essentials, per Experts
As a travel writer and frequent flier, I consider my flight the most thrilling part of the journey. This is especially true for long-haul international legs; I love stashing my stuff, ordering a glass of wine, putting on my noise-canceling headphones, and blissfully tuning out the cabin, eventually falling asleep
STARTUP STAGE: GeoVero helps hotels gather guest feedback
geoVero GeoVero’s AI-powered technology collects feedback from guests through WhatsApp throughout their stay. The U.S.-based startup, which was founded in early 2024 and is currently seeking seed funding, aims to help hotels turn satisfied guests into advocates to boost reputation and increase bookings. What is your 30-second pitch to investors?
Travel Advisor Success Story: Ralph Iantosca, Iantosca Travel
Ralph Iantosca. (Source: Ralph Iantosca) Success Stories focus on veteran travel advisors and how they achieved success. Here’s a look Ralph Iantosca, owner of Iantosca Travel, an affiliate of Travel Experts. How did you get your start as a travel advisor? After I graduated from travel school, I worked for
