As one of the largest cities in Canada, it’s not surprising that Montréal has some of the country’s best and most beloved museums. From art and culture to science and history, there’s a facility to suit anyone’s interests. Whether you’re planning a solo trip or a family getaway, here are the best museums in Montréal worth considering. The Best Museums in Montréal 1. Afromuseum Image Credit: Afromuseum Originally founded to document and preserve the culture and history of Canada’s Haitian and Afro-Canadian population, the Afromuseum in Montréal has become a center of art, history, and educ ..read more

This summer, a brand-new InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property will open in Monterrey, Mexico. Here’s what you need to know about this new hotel! Sixth InterContinental Hotel in Mexico Opening Soon Presidente InterContinental Monterrey will soon become IHG’s newest InterContinental hotel in Mexico. The luxe hotel will have 293 guest rooms and suites and will serve business and leisure travelers alike. Amenities will include a pool, a spa, a business center, 2 restaurants and a bar, and more than 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The hotel will also be pet-friendly and off ..read more

A new hotel is coming to Singapore (SIN) Terminal 2 — and it’s boldly claiming to be a “zero-energy” hotel. Here’s what you need to know. Hotel Indigo Opening at SIN Airport Hotel Indigo Changi Airport will have 255 rooms and amenities such as a rooftop day club, a bar, and an infinity pool. The hotel will offer panoramic views of the skyline and the nearby runway. The hotel will focus on sustainability and its goal of being a “zero-energy” hotel by using solar-hybrid cooling systems, rainwater-harvesting technology, and naturally ventilated corridors. “By combining energy-efficient desig ..read more

Christmas came in April for AvGeeks like me. Lufthansa invited journalists and media members from around the world, as well as some lucky Lufthansa employees, to be the first passengers to experience Allegris in the air on a short flight from Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA). It’s one thing to take pictures of the cabin of a parked aircraft, but it’s an entirely different ballgame when you get to experience it properly on a real flight. Here’s what the experience was like. Flying Lufthansa’s Allegris for the First Time It’s not every day you get to be one of the first people to try a brand-new ..read more

It’s not every day that we see cheap business class flights between the U.S. and Brazil, so a deal for under $1,500 round-trip is one you’ll want to pay attention to! Here’s what you need to know about this deal — and how to book! Fare Deal — The Details Image Credit: Google Flights This deal is offered by Avianca and will take you from New York (JFK) to São Paulo (GRU), Brazil’s largest city. Both legs have a layover in Bogotá (BOG). Note that some itineraries have day-long stopovers, which means you can explore the Colombian capital before heading to Brazil! Play around with a few dates on&n ..read more

At the start of a 2-week trip to South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, my best friend and I had the opportunity to spend 5 nights at the Hyatt Regency Cape Town. We would spend the remaining part of our trip on safari, so this was the only option to redeem hotel points. The hotel is conveniently located in the city center and Bo-Kaap neighborhood. During one of our days in the city, we went on a food tour and found ourselves circling our hotel for some of the city’s best cuisine. The Hyatt Regency Cape Town is the only World of Hyatt property in Cape Town, but it is not the only one in South Afr ..read more

In January of this year, I spent a fabulous 7 nights at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. While I haven’t quite wrapped up my full review (stay tuned … there’s a lot to say), there are some things that really stand out to me about this property, as well as things I wish I had known before arriving. Let’s hash them out. 1. It’s Expensive. Really Expensive. The Maldives is one of those bucket-list destinations for award travelers. With white sand beaches, the world’s hottest sun, and ultra-exclusive resorts, it doesn’t get much better for beachside vacations. Those redeeming their points ..read more

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card remains one of the most popular travel rewards credit cards for numerous reasons. Alongside excellent earning rates and a fair amount of benefits that justify the annual fee, the card also offers numerous shopping and travel insurance benefits. If you’re like most people, you hear the word “insurance,” and your eyelids start feeling heavy. Let’s be honest: Insurance isn’t thrilling. The terminology can feel confusing, leaving you with many questions about what exactly the travel insurance on your Chase Sapphire Preferred card does and doesn’t cover. You have ..read more

Avianca Airlines has recently unveiled a new update to its business class offering, promising an enhanced experience for its esteemed passengers. Colombia’s flag carrier is set to unveil an innovative menu created by a revered chef, along with upgraded amenity kits for business class passengers on specific routes served by their Boeing 787 and Airbus A320 aircraft. Additionally, they will be introducing a new name for their top-tier premium offering. Here’s more information about Avianca’s refreshed business class, which you can enjoy on your next flight. Business Class Refresh on Avianca ..read more

If you’ve ever read any of my writing, you probably already know that I’m a credit card fiend. The more expensive the annual fee, the better. Load me up because I’m here for that coupon book of credits. All jokes aside, I really do have more credit cards than is probably healthy. So, it might be a little surprising to you to learn that I don’t have one of the most popular premium cards: the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. More than that, I’ll probably never end up having one — here’s why. The Benefits Aren’t Worth the Fees There’s no denying that the Capital One Venture X card is gr ..read more