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I’ll just put this here — Marfa is a weird place, and I say that in the nicest way possible. The 1,700-person town found in far, far West Texas is a unique mix of minimalist art and culture, quirky creativity and gourmet eats. How far away is the closest big city, you might wonder? Well, …

The largest island in the Mediterranean and one of Italy‘s most beloved vacation destinations, Sicily has undeniable charm. The island, though part of Italy, has its own special Sicilian culture and traditions. Plus, it has beautiful beaches, a wine and cuisine scene that easily rivals Italy’s mainland, and even its very own volcano, Mount Etna. …

Some cruise lines — Viking, for instance — have fleets where many of the ships have the same basic design. Norwegian Cruise Line is not one of them. If you’re thinking of booking a Norwegian cruise, an important thing to know is that there is a wide variation in the size and style of the …

The gas shortage may ruin my trip this week — and it could ruin yours, too Gene Sloan © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. It’s road trip time in the Sloan household. Or, at least, it was until yesterday. That’s when the panic about gas supplies began setting in around my hometown — Weaverville, North Carolina. First, the Ingles st...

Cruise hack: 6 ways to turn a voyage on a mass-market ship into a luxury experience Gene Sloan © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Luxury lovers have a lot of choices when it comes to cruise ships. Nearly a half dozen so-called luxury lines such as Crystal Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea and Seabourn offer a travel experienc...

My daughter and I took a train while my wife flew from Florida to DC — here’s what it was like Nick Ewen © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Washington, D.C. is one of my favorite spots to visit. Not only is it a short (and normally inexpensive) flight from my home state of Florida, but the city has a ton to offer — from memorials t...

From classroom to cockpit: What cadets can expect when becoming an airline pilot Charlie Page © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. When I was 9 years old, I went on a family vacation to Spain. During the flight, no doubt encouraged by my dad, I was invited to go and visit the flight deck. In those pre-9/11 days, flight deck visits were bot...

Road trip! 5 cities to check out from Baltimore Benét J. Wilson © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Before the coronavirus pandemic, Baltimore residents had plenty of options for long-distance trips, thanks to a port that serves two cruise lines...

The 3 classes of Princess Cruises ships, explained Gene Sloan © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Of the seven big cruise lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by North Americans, Princess Cruises has the simplest fleet. Nearly all of the line’s 14 ships fall into one of just two groups, known as “classes” in cruise ...

These are all the cruises Americans can do this summer Gene Sloan © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Even as officials in the U.S. and Canada continue to block cruise ships from sailing in their waters, citing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, more than half a dozen major lines that traditionally cater to North Americans are in the final...