As a British citizen who has also lived in the U.S., I’m in a privileged position to see the tourist traps that Americans often fall for while traveling in Europe. If you want to move on from a typical tourist to a traveler exploring new countries, avoid these ten things. “Don’t rent a car if you’re going to stay at (in) a major capital; it’s not worth it,” advises the first continental cousin. “It’s much better to use public transport and get an occasional Uber.” Read More…

Pre-pandemic, I used to fly over 150,000 miles a year and I’ve seen all kinds of methods and gadgets that passengers use to try and sleep better on airplanes. Everyone is different but flying as much as I do, I know what works. Here are 10 ways to help you sleep better on a plane. Eye masks help you create an ideal sleeping environment by blocking out all the light. Instead of using the cheap, scratchy eye masks that the airlines sometimes pass out on long flights, I bring my own fluffy one. Read More…

Unions worry that a fee paid to the city of Paris could cut into the repair budget. But the company that manages the monument said an “ambitious” investment plan would keep the tower in shape. Anthony Aranda, a 23-year-old tourist from Peru, had only two days to visit Paris with his cousin, so getting to the top of the Eiffel Tower featured prominently on his to-do list. But on Thursday, he had to cross it off that list without even stepping foot on the famed Iron Lady. Read More…

Collecting miles and loyalty points with American Airlines will soon become harder – after the carrier announced changes this week. The airline said Tuesday that it would start limiting which tickets purchased through a third parties – such as travel agents or online booking sites –  are eligible to earn AAdvantage miles and loyalty points. It is the first airline to make such a move – pushing customers to buy tickets directly from its website. This means it does not have to pay commission. Read More…

Good things come to Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards members who wait. Months after first announcing — and then delaying — a planned deep-reaching partnership, Marriott International and MGM Resorts finally have the starting line in eyesight. Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano noted on a company earnings call Tuesday that he expects all participating MGM Resorts properties will show up on Marriott booking and loyalty platforms by mid-March. Read More…