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Prepare for a significantly enhanced flying experience when traveling to and from Portland. The new main terminal at Portland International Airport (PDX) officially opened on August 14, 2024, following a significant investment of $2.15 billion. Alaska Airlines, the leading carrier…

The first Capital One Lounge opened at DFW Airport in 2021. Since then, Capital One has opened 2 more lounges, one in Denver International Airport (DEN) and another in Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), plus more on the way. These…

During our family trip to Italy this summer, we had the pleasure of visiting Rome after spending a fantastic 5 days on the Amalfi Coast. As many traveling families visiting Europe can attest, it can be incredibly frustrating when room…

For those who believe “cash is king,” you may have seen the new Robinhood Gold Card, which promises a stellar 3% cash back rate across all categories. With no bonus categories to remember, no annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, the…

Korean Air has revealed that it plans to open a new 16,000-square-foot lounge at the New Terminal One in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Here’s what you need to know. Korean Air Lounge Opening at JFK’s New Terminal…

Airline: American Airlines (AA)Aircraft: Boeing 787-800Flight #: AA780Route: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP)Date: July 3, 2024Duration: 8 hours, 35 minutesCabin and Layout: Premium economy; 28 seats in a 2-3-2 configurationSeats: 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7HCost: 35,000 Alaska Mileage…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, an annual celebration honoring one of the most popular sugary treats. And which hotel brand’s name is synonymous with offering its guests…

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels brand has opened its first hotel in London, expanding its footprint in the U.K. Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch is the brand’s third property in the U.K., but its first in London, the capital of both England…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’re looking to get away somewhere warm next winter, you’ll want to pay attention to this award alert. We’ve found wide-open availability in business class from various East…

The Placencia Resort in Belize will join the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel before becoming a Destination by Hyatt brand and a member of World of Hyatt in late 2025. Here’s what you need to know. Belize Getting Its…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Hilton and Lyft have launched a joint promotion. Members can earn 1,500 Hilton Honors bonus points when they link their 2 accounts and take 5 Lyft rides by September…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. In June, Emirates launched an exciting new fifth freedom flight between Miami and Bogotá, Colombia, complete with the carrier’s lavish first-class cabin. If you’ve been longing for the ultimate…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its first InterContinental hotel in the Pacific Northwest, a new property in Bellevue, Washington. Let’s take a look at IHG’s newest InterContinental hotel and learn how to book it with points! First InterContinental Property…

American Express recently announced major changes to its popular American Express^® Gold Card. The majority of these changes involve new dining credits and an alteration of dining credit retailers. As a result of these recent updates, Amex Gold cardholders will also notice an…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. British Airways is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its U.S.-issued British Airways Visa Signature^® Card. As part of its celebration, the airline is giving members of its Executive Club…

Citi ThankYou Rewards, 1 of the 5 major transferable-point programs, has added a new transfer partner. Starting today, Virgin Red will be joining Citi as the program’s 18th transfer partner. As a result, Citi ThankYou Points can now be transferred…

This winter, United Airlines will launch a unique new seasonal service that will surely be well-liked by Bay Area residents wanting to visit the beautiful Central American country of Belize.  Starting December 21, 2024, there’ll be a new nonstop service…

The author stayed as an invited guest of Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort. All opinions are the author’s own, and Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort had no input in any part of this review. The last time I visited…

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration and CLEAR recently began a partnership, which resulted in CLEAR being the third approved TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, after Idemia and Telos. Since the beginning of the partnership, the 2 have been steadily expanding the…

If you’re a cardholder of The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, you might be able to earn a big chunk of bonus points on Hilton purchases with the latest Amex Offer. If targeted, Hilton Business Amex card holders can…

KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, has officially announced its newest destination in the U.S., expanding its presence in the Pacific Northwest. Starting October 27, 2024, KLM will fly nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to Portland (PDX). Here are the details….