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Back in 2009, Mandarin Oriental Hotels Group made a splash in the center of Las Vegas when it opened the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, a nongaming hotel in a prime location on The Strip among the CityCenter development. In…

Great Card If Don’t Get If Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card — Is It Worth It? For starters, the Chase Sapphire Preferred card is a workhorse when it comes to earning points on purchases that you likely spend the most on….

I recently flew Lufthansa business class and was quite disappointed with the inflight experience. With a few exceptions, it was no different from flying in economy. But the preflight lounge experience helped make up for a lackluster flight. I spent…

Many credit card companies offer credit monitoring as a free benefit for cardholders, which can help you stay on top of your credit and get alerted to changes in your credit report. Credit monitoring tracks your credit reports and notifies…

I’ve been to the Maldives a few times now. On previous trips, I stayed at properties such as the Conrad Maldives and the all-inclusive Mercure Maldives. This year, for my January birthday, I decided to indulge my Maldives addiction once…

Airline: LATAM (LA)Aircraft: Boeing 787-9Flight #: LA631Route: São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Santiago International Airport (SCL), plus an onward flight to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Date: July 23, 2024Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class; 30 seats…

I visit Times Square in New York City several times a year, mainly to see Broadway shows and visit friends in the area. My go-to hotel chain is Hyatt, and several of its properties are in the area, each with…

Terminal A of Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, opened in late 2023 and only has 1 Priority Pass lounge, Pearl Lounge. As my family was transiting through AUH in economy class with no status, we…

The premium rewards card market became even more competitive with the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card* launch in 2021. As Capital One’s most exclusive travel credit card, its benefits include lounge access and travel credits. Of course, a new credit…

I took a 3-week solo trip spanning 4 countries in Europe: Iceland, Ireland, Germany, and Portugal. It was an incredible trip, but it wasn’t the fanciest by any means. I stayed in hostels nearly the entire time and flew economy…

Airline: Aeromexico (AM)Aircraft: Boeing 787-9Flight #: AM14Route: Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX) to São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)Date: July 9, 2024Duration: 9 hours, 45 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class; 36 seats in a 1-2-1 configurationSeats: 2J and 3JCost: 77,805 American…

The Westin Anaheim Resort is one of the closest hotels to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Its proximity to the front entrance makes it a fan favorite for regular Disney visitors, but this hotel is one of the nicest…

Airline: Etihad Airways (EY)Aircraft: Boeing 787-9Flight #: EY0815Route: Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Zayed International Airport (AUH)Date: August 9, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 15 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-3-3Seat: 22DCost: 33,500 Flying Blue miles + $156.35 in fees (including an onward flight from Abu Dhabi to Doha) I…

For a long time, fans of boutique and intimate hotels could book Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) properties using World of Hyatt points. That all changed this year when hundreds of SLH properties became bookable with Hilton. In…

Known for its fascinating history, incredible cuisine, world-class shopping, and electric nightlife, Tokyo has a little something for everyone. I have visited Japan several times, but this time, I traveled with my wife, who had never been to Tokyo. Choosing…

The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express stands out as the most prestigious business card on the market. What’s more, new applicants can also take advantage of a substantial welcome bonus offer — a payout that comes with a ton…

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the largest airports on the West Coast and is a hub for United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The fortress hub is located just outside one of the largest cities in the U.S….

Niagara Falls is an incredible natural wonder along the border between the U.S. and Canada. It is world-renowned for its natural beauty and is a major tourist destination. Many hotels have popped up over the last few years, making finding…

With a mid-afternoon departure from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea, my kids and I aimed to grab lunch at a lounge before our flight to Osaka, Japan. We didn’t anticipate the lengthy queue at immigration and security,…

Airline: Aeromexico (AM)Aircraft: Boeing 787-800Flight #: AM647Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX)Date: July 9, 2024Duration: 3 hours, 55 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class; 32 seats in a 2-2-2 configurationSeats: 3D and 3FCost: 77,805 American…

While traveling in Seoul, South Korea, I could not resist the lure of being a $100 flight away from Osaka, Japan, and its well-connected neighbor, Kyoto. After booking my family’s air travel, my social feeds were quickly overwhelmed with videos…