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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the goals of my visit to Sanya on Hainan Island in China was to check out a small sample of the numerous high-end resorts from the major hotel chains. We settled on the Sanya Edition and the Park Hyatt, which are two of the most appealing options for visitors to the “Hawaii of China.” Here’s what my experience at the Park Hyatt was like....

Who doesn’t hate flying in a middle seat? Everyone does, but the next time you’re unlucky enough to be stuck in one, it might not be as bad as you think.The US FAA recently gave the S1 middle seating arrangement developed by seat manufacturer Molon Labe final approval. Company CEO Hank Scott told Today that “We started this company to make flying suck less and to give people more space.“The new narrow-body aircraft seat design includes a staggered and wider middle seat....

If you’re thinking about booking a cruise for 2019 – look no further; US News and World Report has compiled its list of the top 8 best cruise lines to book for the value.When devising its official ranking system, US News took a look at cruise ship quality, reputation, health assessments, price, itinerary and other offerings among 169 ships at the top 17 cruise lines. US News also made variations on this list, including rankings for the best cruise lines for families, the best luxury cruises, the best cruise lines for couples and more....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Update: Some readers are reporting that although these award seats appear to be available, some dates may only have “phantom” space, in which case AA may not be able to issue your ticket. Be sure to avoid making onward travel plans until you receive confirmation that your award has been ticketed.Using American AAdvantage miles to book trips to Europe can be frustrating, especially when you’re hoping to snag a seat in business class — AA tends to have very little availability on its own metal while British Airways typically tacks on exorbitant fuel surcharges....

Starting today, Uber and American Express are launching a new Uber Rewards benefit for those riding under a business profile and paying for the ride with an American Express® Corporate Green Card, American Express® Corporate Gold Card or American Express Corporate Platinum Card®. Riders who utilize their business profile in the app and pay with their corporate card will earn between 2-6 points per dollar depending on the kind of Uber they hail....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.These days lots of premium rewards credit cards come with an annual travel credit of some sort that you either lose or use each year. Some of these credits such as the The Platinum Card from American Express $200 airline incidental fee credit run on a calendar year schedule, and others like the Sapphire Reserve $300 travel credit run on a different schedule based on your December statement date....

Missed Italy’s Museum Week this month? You’re in luck. More than 1,100 sites all over the country will be free and open to the public on March 23 and 24.The 26th annual edition of Giornate FAI di Primavera (FAI Spring Days) is a project of the Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI), an organization founded in 1975 that preserves and protects historic landmarks, gardens, parks, villas and castles throughout Italy. According to Condé Nast Traveler, only 30 of the sites participating in FAI Spring Days are actually owned by FAI, while more than 1,000 are privately owned buildings normally off-limits to the public....

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Most travelers know not to share un-masked photos their boarding passes online. By scanning the barcode or just reading the name and reservation number off the boarding pass, anyone can access your personal data and may be able to change or cancel your flight. However, until last week, hackers didn’t need your boarding pass to get your data or wreak havoc on your reservation if it was booked through one of more than 140 airlines....

Scott Kelly has spent a total of 520 days in space, 340 of which were part of his so-called year-long (it was less than 12 months, but who’s counting?) mission back in 2014 and 2015. Kelly, a now-retired US astronaut and former Navy captain, reignited many Americans’ interest in space during his lengthy stay in space. That mission was to test the effects that prolonged exposure to the elements of space have on the human body....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We’ve continually seen great travel deals through American Express’ Amex Offer program — raising the value proposition of being an Amex cardholder even higher. This weekend Amex launched an offer that would net Delta flyers $160 back after spending $800 with the airline.JetBlue enthusiasts, and even occasional flyers, can easily take advantage of this new deal, where you’ll earn 4,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $200 with the carrier....

Brazilian airline Azul has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo, making it the first carrier in the Americas to receive the jet.Azul, launched in 2008 by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, says it will use its new A330neos “to expand its international route network between Brazil and Europe and the United States.”Azul’s A330neos will seat 298 passengers, including 34 in business class and 96 in “Xtra” premium-economy. The aircraft features Airbus’ new Airspace cabin interior....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Update 1/9/17: Per The Flight Deal, this deal is not only back but it’s also extended to other cities throughout Spain — including Valencia (VLC), Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Ibiza (IBZ), Tenerfie (TFN), Bilbao (BIO), and Alicante (ALC)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Disney World is always hatching new ideas on how to have a cute little mouse take just a few more dollars out of your pockets during visits. Usually, the attractions or characters are the hook to get you to buy special dinner packages. But in a bit of a peculiar fashion, right now Disney World is offering you reserved seating to a nighttime show and some bonus food credit during one of its busiest weeks of the year – Dec....

“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Associate Editor Brendan Dorsey.Searching for award availability can be an arduous process and can include phone calls, countless searches and clicks on an airline’s website. TPG reader Jatin wants to know if he needs miles in his account to even get an award price…[pullquote source=“TPG Reader Jatin”]I called Etihad to book a ticket using Etihad Guest miles. They can’t give me a price in miles until I transfer points from Amex....