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Just over a month after announcing a next-generation business class product was debuting soon, Emirates flew its first (of 81) refreshed 777 from Dubai to Geneva today. This aircraft underwent a 37-day “nose-to-tail interior facelift” that will feel instantly recognizable…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Aloha! If you are looking to stretch your points further and travel to Hawaii and beyond, pay attention. Right now, American Express is offering a 20% bonus when you…

One of our favorite transfer bonuses is back. Right now you can get a 30% bonus when you transfer your American Express Membership Rewards points to British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, and Aer Lingus AerClub. That can represent huge…

We finally have the final piece of the puzzle — details of the final land at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando have been announced! Universal has been teasing the news about each section of its epic new park, and now…

Many people already have an opinion about Walt Disney World’s updated ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — whether they have been on the ride or not! Although the name is new, the ride — previously known as Splash Mountain — has…

Tokyo is the capital of Japan, one of the most populous cities in the world, and one of the hottest destinations for travelers around the globe. With stunning architecture, high-speed trains, Buddhist temples, serene gardens, an unparalleled food and shopping…

If you’re looking to book a luxurious Hilton stay, there’s a new Amex Offer available that could save you some serious cash. Through September 30, 2024, you can receive a $250 statement credit after spending $1,250 or more at participating…

Big changes are coming to Walt Disney World’s Genie+ and Lightning Lane systems. Just when you think you’ve figured out how to plan your park day, Disney changes things up again — but this time, it’s all good news…especially if…

We are “Halfway to the Holidays,” which means Disney is dropping information for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom! This is a very popular after-hours event that will take place on select nights in November and December. Tickets…

The more we learn about Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, the more excited we get. Universal is slowly releasing information about its brand-new theme park, which will open in 2025, and we now have more details on another interactive land:…

One of our favorite award sweet spots just received a major devaluation: ANA business class to Japan will now cost you more Virgin Atlantic points. While devaluations are common in points and miles world, a 26% increase overnight definitely hurts….

Amex is celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Platinum Card^® from American Express with special offers and experiences across travel, dining, retail, and more. This card is extremely popular with travelers for good reason — and now, there are even more…

Get ready for some frightful fun — and trick-or-treating throughout the park — because we have new details of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! This spooky after-hours party will take over Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort on select nights…

Universal has been busy building and hyping up its latest theme park, Universal Epic Universe. We now have more details about one more of its interactive lands — Super Nintendo World, which is scheduled to open in 2025. Let’s take…

During a quick trip to Tokyo, my wife and I were looking for a luxury hotel that was conveniently located and, of course, accepted points. Enter The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza, a brand-new property that had opened its doors for the…

There’s good news for Universal Orlando fans: we finally know when DreamWorks Land will be opening — June 14, 2024! And that’s not all; Universal will also be debuting a new parade and 2 nighttime shows — including a Harry…

We’ve known for a while that American Airlines would phase out and replace its Flagship First product, but we didn’t know with what … until now. The front rows of business class on select AA aircraft will soon feature Flagship…

After a long absence from The Big Apple, Etihad’s A380 is finally returning to New York City. While that may be good news on its own, what makes this even sweeter is the fact that the airline has made its…

American Express just added a great Amex Offer for Hyatt fans where you can save $200 at select Secrets Resorts & Impression by Secrets Resorts. These 4- and 5-star all-inclusive beach resorts are part of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection throughout…

Universal Orlando fans will have 2 new space-themed resorts to choose from next year: Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort. These new hotels are being built in support of the highly-anticipated Universal Epic Universe, scheduled to open…

Changes are coming to Disney’s Disability Access Service, also known as DAS, starting this summer. The updates come in response to apparent misuse of the program originally designed for guests who have physical or mental conditions that make queues difficult…