Imagine a hotel experience as personalized as your movie recommendations on Netflix or product picks on Amazon.com. That is where hotel loyalty programs are headed, according to Thom Kozik, vice president of global loyalty at Marriott International. “We are looking for the right opportunity that brings value to you,” he says. “It’s all about a… Continue reading

Note: This post contains affiliate links for which I may earn a commission if you making a purchase after clicking through. When avid traveler and national Catholic radio show host Teresa Tomeo visited Italy with her husband to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, she was shocked to find herself booted off a train at night… Continue reading

Get your points plan in order for 2017 with this new article I wrote for US News & World Report, interviewing some of the top miles and points experts. How to Leverage Travel Rewards in 2017 It’s not too early to fine-tune your travel rewards strategy if you want to redeem miles and points in… Continue reading

If you’re looking for a family-friendly destination that is not just warm, but filled with opportunities to stay active and seek out adventure, consider Colorado Springs. There’s a reason why Olympic athletes train in this city, which is often touted as one of the healthiest U.S. cities. With mild temperatures year-round and low humidity (even… Continue reading

Note: This post contains affiliate links for which Go to Travel Gal may earn a commission to support the blog if you book through them. Thinking of a trip to the Big Apple before the end of the year? Fall is a great time to go, as the weather is cooler and the fall foliage… Continue reading