Recap: the Biggest Travel Stories and Best Bargains of The Week

Following is our routine overview of best and the most recent travel news traveler promotions recorded during the previous week.

If it was a notably bad deal — or a good deal — from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty plan, you may read all about it , and plan your travel accordingly.

Thanksgiving Travel Forecast (And How to Survive the Rush)

Do your Thanksgiving travel plans include flying? Here’s what to expect, and how to deal.

How to Eat Well in the Airport

There is no longer any reason to settle for a soggy slice of Domino’s or a Big Mac prior to your flight. You have more savory options!

In Time for the Holidays, Marriott Introduces New Shopping Portal

Marriott Rewards members can now earn and redeem points for purchases on the MORE shopping portal of the company.

Rent a Frank Lloyd Wright Home for Your Next Holiday

Wanna remain in a masterpiece rather than a Hilton? There’s a site for it.

Book Almost 100 InterContinental Hotels for Only 5,000 Points a Night

Beginning this week, IHG Rewards members may reserve award winning nights in January 31, 2018, for stays between October 30, 2017, and 97 resorts for 5,000 points.

Earn a Free Night Following 3 Wyndham Stays

Members of the Wyndham Rewards program can earn up to 15,000 bonus points (enough to get a free night) for stays completed by February 28, 2018.

Earn Up to 12,000 Airline Bonus Miles for Shopping

Three of the four largest U.S. airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made at their online shopping portals in the run-up to Thanksgiving.

This Country Only Took the Name for World’s Best Passport

But do not expect the U.S. to make the top five.

Win a 5-Night Trip for two to Thailand

The prize carries a hotel, a $1,000 airline credit, tours, a Thai cooking course, and $500 worth of activewear.

Someone has to win this, right? Might as well be you.