Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Worth Its $650 Fee?
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express card raises its annual fee to $650. Here is how its perks stack up against the cost for frequent travelers.
Oliver Brandt
I am writing observational travel analysis focused on how travel works beyond the surface.
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New Hong Kong Law Raises Fears Over Phone Searches at Airport
Hong Kong’s new security framework is fuelling concern that travellers could be pressured to unlock phones at the airport or face serious legal risks.
Inside Universal Kids Resort, Texas’ New 2026 Family Playground
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco is set to redefine family travel in Texas in 2026, blending kid-size thrills, beloved characters, and an easygoing, resort-style stay.
Black Singles Turn Away From Casual Dating, Seek Purpose
New data shows Black singles in the US are increasingly rejecting casual ‘situationships’ in favor of commitment, shared values and long-term relationship goals.
Hundreds of Flights Disrupted at Chicago O’Hare Amid Weather and Congestion
More than 500 flights were delayed and a dozen cancelled at Chicago O’Hare, affecting passengers on Republic Airways, Delta, SkyWest, United and other carriers.
Travelers Turn to Paid Line Sitters as TSA Delays Grow
With TSA lines stretching past three hours at some U.S. airports, a small but growing number of travelers are quietly paying others to stand in line for them.
US Inbound Tourism Drops in 2025: Key Risks and Rewards
International visits to the United States slipped in 2025. Here is what global travelers need to know now about costs, safety and smarter trip planning.
Smooth Travel Returns at Fort Lauderdale Airport After Spring Crush
Security wait times are easing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as the peak of spring break traffic passes and operations stabilize.
Spain Emerges as a Star in 2026 Global Retirement Rankings
New 2026 rankings confirm Spain’s rise alongside Mexico, Costa Rica, Greece, Portugal, Italy, France and Thailand as leading retirement havens.
How Trump’s TSA Pay Order Could Shape Summer Airport Lines
President Trump’s new executive order to pay TSA officers aims to ease shutdown-fueled disruptions, but travelers should still brace for uneven airport security lines.
Mass Delays Snarl Flights at Houston Bush Intercontinental
More than 130 flight delays and a handful of cancellations at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental left hundreds of travelers stranded and scrambling for alternatives.
Flight Chaos at Ben Gurion as War Disrupts Routes Abroad
Ben Gurion Airport faces fresh cancellations and delays as regional conflict squeezes capacity, disrupting routes to Miami, Athens, Tbilisi and beyond.
Dream Cruises Adds Broadway-Style Spectacle in Southeast Asia
Dream Cruises is elevating its Southeast Asia sailings with fresh Broadway-style productions, immersive nightlife, and enhanced entertainment technology across its flagship vessels.
Capri’s 2026 Crackdown: Tourist Taxes and Tougher Fines
Capri is tightening tourist rules in 2026, with higher fees and stricter fines reshaping how visitors move, spend and behave on the famed Italian island.
Istanbul Travel Thrown Off Course by Pegasus and Gulf Air Disruptions
A wave of Pegasus Airlines and Gulf Air cancellations and delays has left travelers stranded across Turkey, snarling key Istanbul routes amid wider regional turmoil.