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There’s a new Hyatt property in Orlando, Florida. Hyatt House Orlando Airport is a brand-new hotel located at the entrance to the airport in the Gateway Village area. This is great news for families and business travelers alike looking for…

New York City can be an expensive place to visit, especially if you want to stay in a luxury hotel. It’s a place I’ll travel to any chance I get, and this was actually my second trip there in as…

The Destination by Hyatt brand, a collection of upscale independent hotels and resorts, is expanding to the United Kingdom. SCHLOSS Roxburghe, an exquisite countryside estate in Scotland, has recently undergone a full renovation, reopening its doors as a Destination by…

A number of premium credit cards offer exclusive travel perks for cardholders, including access to elite-like benefits at notable hotel properties around the world. For American Express, it’s the Fine Hotels & Resorts program. And for Chase, there’s the Luxury…

Capital One Shopping is a shopping portal designed to help you find the best deals and save money on all of your purchases. You don’t need a Capital One credit card to use it, and it’s different from Capital One…

Using points and miles to make luxury travel more affordable is kind of my thing. I love using points and miles to plan exotic trips to faraway destinations. But, let’s be real — most of us can’t travel like that…

The week between Christmas and New Year’s was troublesome (to say the least) for Southwest Airlines and its passengers. Many travelers were left stranded in airports away from home without luggage and many (myself included) had their trips totally ruined….

I recently took a weekend trip to New York City with my daughter for her birthday. Since New York is expensive, I knew I wanted to book my hotel room with points. Hyatt is my go-to hotel brand and thankfully…

Sonesta might not be the first brand you think of when it comes to hotels, and it’s definitely not the most exciting program. However, we love any opportunity to earn points for doing practically nothing, so it might be a…

When my friend texted me yesterday that her flight was canceled, I took a wild guess that she was flying Southwest Airlines (I was right). The epic meltdown of Southwest Airlines is all over the news now, and I’m one…

When I was planning a recent trip to New York City, I knew I wanted to choose a hotel located nearby Central Park South. My plans were to see a Broadway show and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and I…

On a recent trip to New York City, I was excited to check out the new Escape Lounge – A Centurion Studio Partner from my home airport of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) just 2 weeks after its opening….

American Airlines made headlines last year when it unveiled a new, simplified elite status program, Loyalty Points. Now, just a year later, it’s already making adjustments — some good and some not so good. Here are all the details you’ll…

Carnival just revealed the details of its new Italian-themed ship, Carnival Venezia, which will debut in June of 2023. This ship is the first in a series of “Carnival Fun Italian Style” ships that will feature Italian-inspired decor and experiences….

If your first question when I tell you I just visited Curaçao is, “Where’s that?” you’re not alone. This Caribbean island may not be as well known as some other popular vacation spots but it shouldn’t be counted out. Located…

Alaska Airlines is revamping its lounges with refreshed space and new additions. With only 9 locations, this lounge network is small, but it’s a favorite among travelers. Here are the details of the updates and new spaces you can expect…

Holland America just launched a new refer-a-friend program that lets past guests earn future cruise credits by referring friends and family to make new cruise bookings. Here are all of the details of this new program. Holland America’s New Refer-A-Friend…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Time is running out for a huge welcome offer on one of the most premium travel rewards credit cards. The Chase Sapphire Reserve^® is now offering 80,000 bonus…

Finally, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) has a lounge. I’m so excited to share this news because this is my home airport and I visit it quite often. Here are all the exciting details about the first airport lounge…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Delta Vacations has announced a new contest that has 12 awesome prizes. Now through November 19, 2022, you can enter to win 1 of 12 dream vacations in…

Let me start by saying I wish I wasn’t writing this because losing out on a huge chunk of miles is no fun at all. However, I figured it would be a great opportunity to help you avoid the same…