Avianca Airlines just dropped a major fare sale to a number of popular spots in Central and South America. If you’re trying to figure out summer vacations or are looking ahead to the fall, this is an excellent way to lock in discounted airfare to places like Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua. Some flights…

“Massive seaweed blob invades Florida beaches.” “Huge, smelly snake of seaweed headed toward the Caribbean.” Though the headlines sound like something from a 1950s horror movie, sargassum — a type of seaweed — is a naturally occurring plant that, under normal circumstances, shouldn’t be a major cause of concern for beachgoers. Does this year’s sargassum…

Of the seven big cruise lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by North Americans, Princess Cruises has the simplest fleet. The vast majority of the line’s 16 ships fall into one of just two groups, known as “classes” in cruise industry lingo: The Royal Class and the Grand Class. Each of these…

At TPG, we advocate positive financial behaviors, including paying our bills on time, avoiding interest charges, not spending outside of our means, and protecting our credit score from unnecessary drops. Some of us learned tips for financial success from our parents, while others learned it the hard way as they matured from their teenage years…

Luxury hotels are great. Some have incredible spas where you can revive your skin and spirit, while others offer rooftop infinity pools with sweeping vistas for miles and miles. These days, hotels aren’t just for people, though. The best ones have wised up to the fact that more and more travelers have pets (thanks, COVID-19),…