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This post was originally published on this site Some cruise lines try to be all things to all people. Viking isn’t one of them. Since its founding in 1997, the upscale cruise brand has carved out a niche catering to a certain type of thoughtful, inquisitive, generally older traveler looking to explore the world and learn a thing or two along the way. Most Viking customers are in their retirement years — or quickly approaching retirement — and they’re eager to finally see all the places they didn’t have time to visit while raising kids and establishing careers in their younger years. For this subset of travelers, Viking offers a wide range of both ocean and river cruise itineraries that have a heavy focus on the destinations visited. These aren’t cruises where it’s all about the ship. Viking voyages bring a lot of extended stays in ports where passengers get more time to explore historical sites and experience the local culture than is typical on cruises. Unlike most lines, Viking also offers included-in-the-fare tours in every port, allowing every passenger on board to get a guided experience during stops without having to pay extra. (In general, Viking voyages are highly

This post was originally published on this site Lyft has announced some changes that will make your next ride more rewarding. The new changes affect business riders the most; however, if you’re a frequent personal Lyft rider and have linked Alaska Airlines as your rewards partner, you’ll see some elevated earnings. Let’s jump into these exciting updates. Lyft business rider updates The bulk of the news benefits business riders the most. Beginning Aug. 4, eligible riders invited to their company’s Lyft Business program will now be able to earn Lyft Cash on most rides with no activation required. Business riders will earn: 6% back on standard work rides (Standard, Priority, XL, Pet, Wheelchair, Green) 8% back on premium rides (Black, Black SUV, Extra Comfort) 8% back on airport and scheduled rides JLCO-JULIA AMARAL/GETTY IMAGES This Lyft Cash earned can be used on future rides, including personal rides. It’s important to note that this Lyft Cash is only earned on business rides, and you must be enrolled through your company’s Lyft Business profile. Additionally, business riders who have linked a loyalty rewards partner will see increased earnings with their preferred partner. With Hilton Honors, they’ll earn 6 points per dollar spent

This post was originally published on this site Global Entry is a game changer when it comes to international travel. Since 2008, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has helped American travelers expedite entry back into the U.S. from abroad at select airports thanks to the Global Entry system. Now, this service is available at more than 75 airports (and counting). It is particularly valuable for frequent international travelers because it enables preapproved, low-risk travelers to return to the U.S. via automatic kiosks at select airports. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY Global Entry members can, in many cases, simply take a photo at a mobile kiosk. At some airports, you’ll still need to scan your machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card before a quick fingerprint verification. Either way, Global Entry lets you skip the long lines to speak with a CBP officer. In most instances these days, you’ll simply be waved through by an officer. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY Global Entry membership also includes access to TSA PreCheck, an expedited security program run by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. Global Entry can help users skip long immigration lines and complete the customs process in as little as 45 seconds! It enables