Latest Luxury Train Is A Nine-Day Journey Through Thailand

A 9-day round-trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai aboard the restored Blue Jasmine train delivers boutique carriages, curated excursions and luxe stays. Meet the Blue Jasmine: What You Get Onboard and Off Thailand’s new Blue Jasmine train trip is built for travelers who want slow travel, immersive culture, and comfort. Launching November 2025, it runs…

WSJ, Public Mistake High Prices For Luxury In Viking Cruises

The Wall Street Journal published an article suggesting that Viking is a luxury cruise line simply because it is expensive. The public makes this mistake too – and it’s wrong.  Wall Street Journal’s Gushing Report On September 3rd, 2025, the Wall Street Journal published a gushing report about Viking cruise lines’ ocean product. Its claim…

Points and Miles Credit Card Earning Limits Self-Defeating

Many miles and points credit cards offer bonus earning categories but then get in their own way with earning caps – why do they do this?  Earning Category Limits One of the strongest draws of those in our hobby that use credit cards to earn miles and points are the multipliers for certain categories. These…