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    Miami airport first to use AI app for vision impaired

    Miami International Airport has become the first airport to offer ReBokeh Vision Technologies' app, which uses AI to customize live camera feeds on mobile devices, helping users with vision impairment to adjust contrast, color, zoom and lighting. The initiative is part of Miami International's MyMIAccess program, which earned the airport accreditation from Airports Council International's Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation program.

  • The Best Affordable Cruises to Take This Year: Megan Johnson

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    While cruises used to be a luxury for retired folks, it has become more and more affordable, and today’s cruise industry is more accessible than ever, offering a wide range of affordable options that don’t scrimp on experiences. From short weekend getaway cruises in the Caribbean to week-long journeys through Europe’s rivers, there is a cruise for every travel style and budget.

    What “affordable” means differs from person to person. For some, it’s the cheapest price for sailing, and inclusions don’t matter. For others, the best price for the most inclusions is the most important. We highlight cruise lines and itineraries that deliver it all at a fraction of the cost.

    Whether you’re a first-time cruiser, a family looking for an escape, or a seasoned cruiser looking to check off another cruise off your list, we’ve rounded up this year's top affordable cruises.

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  • Eating and drinking my way through Riverside Luxury Cruises' culinary program

    By Brinley Hineman

    I just spent a week aboard the Riverside Debussy, sailing the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel, where Riverside Luxury Cruises' culinary program was front and center.

    This was my first time sailing with Riverside, but after enjoying lunch on its ship the Mozart at the ASTA River Cruise Expo, I already knew that its food and beverage program shined.

    I had been hearing buzz during the expo about the delicious meals advisors enjoyed on the Mozart. And from the moment I stepped onto the 110-passenger Debussy, when I was handed a glass of bubbling champagne, until I departed, I couldn't stop myself from indulging.

  • Here's what The Points Guy readers want to knowby Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter

    One thing I love about working at The Points Guy is hearing from our readers. You all let us know what you see, what you hear, what flights you love, what hotels you might not love and everything in between.

    We also get a lot of questions from readers, whether they’re just starting their points and miles journey and can’t quite figure out where to start, or they’re pros looking for a super-specific piece of knowledge buried way down in a program’s terms and conditions.

    Today, we’re taking a little time to answer some of the most common questions we get at TPG, with links to guides and articles with more details.

    To start, I highly recommend reading our introductory guide to points and miles to get a good understanding of the basics.

    No. 1: Can you find and help book award flights for me?

    Unfortunately, due to the volume of requests we get like this, it’s not possible for our editors and reporters to help everyone individually. But we have a lot of handy guides to help you book award flights.

    Redeem your points and miles: How to search flight award availability for the major airlines

    My beginners blueprint to find the flight awards you want

    These apps and websites make award redemptions easier to findNo. 2: How do I redeem American Express points for American Airlines or United Airlines flights, given they are not transfer partners?

    This one can be tricky, because you have to learn and understand how both transfer partners and airline alliances work. For United flights, you might be able to transfer points to Air Canada’s Aeroplan program to book, while American Airlines flights can often be booked through British Airways.

    The complete guide to American Express Membership Rewards: How to earn, redeem and transfer points

    American Express Membership Rewards transfer partners: Maximize your points

    TPG’s transfer partner cheat sheet (PDF link)No. 3: How do I find this particular award seat you talked about?

    This article is a great guide to finding award seats. You can also dig deeper into some of the tools we love to use with the links below.

    How I use Seats.aero every day to find the best airline award availability in seconds

    Beginners guide to finding award space with ExpertFlyer

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