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The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa will debut newly renovated rooms ahead of the spring break and summer travel seasons. With a completion date estimated for early February 2024, this refresh focuses on the resort’s guest rooms —…

Hilton has announced the name of its new extended-stay brand aimed at travelers looking for apartment-style accommodations for 20 nights or more. LivSmart Studios by Hilton aims to offer simple accommodations with the comforts of home to the underserved workforce…

If you’re a fan of American Airlines, you may have considered the Citi^®/AAdvantage^® Executive World Elite Mastercard^®. This is the most premium American Airlines credit card on the market and the only one with Admirals Club access. The card was…

Southwest Airlines is a favorite among many travelers. However, plenty of others don’t love the airline’s unique boarding process, which involves boarding positions instead of seat assignments. One of the best ways to circumvent the process and ensure you’ll get…

The author was traveling as an invited guest of Finest Punta Cana. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. Finest Punta Cana is a family-friendly, all-inclusive resort in Punta…

Do you remember when Southwest Airlines had a total operational meltdown last year around the holidays? The Department of Transportation hasn’t forgotten, and it just announced a $140 million civil penalty against Southwest. As a result, there’s now a new…

If you have ever searched for a list of open Hyatt club lounges, you know it’s an exercise in frustration. Hyatt doesn’t publish a list of open club lounges, so it’s challenging to determine which hotels actually have one. Since…

American Airlines revamped its elite program over the last couple of years with the introduction of Loyalty Points. These points are what determines your status within the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program. What’s great is that Loyalty Points can be…

The American Express^® Gold Card is a powerhouse when it comes to earning valuable Amex Membership Rewards points and offering premium travel benefits. When comparing the Amex Gold card to The Platinum Card^® from American Express, you’ll see that the…

Hyatt Regency is a well-known and well-loved brand with over 240 properties in major cities and resort areas around the world. These full-service hotels cater to both business and leisure travelers and offer comfortable accommodations and thoughtful amenities. Of course,…

American Airlines is going all-in at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in 2024. The airline announced its plans today for a record-setting schedule next summer, with over 850 daily departures. Let’s dive into these exciting plans. American’s Summer 2024 Schedule From…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Air Canada frequent flyers and Aeroplan fans take note — Air Canada has announced a Cyber Monday sale that could earn you a nice discount if you act fast,…

Hyatt Ziva is a brand of family-friendly, all-inclusive resorts with locations in the Caribbean and Mexico. I had the pleasure of staying at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic and Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos in Mexico this year….

I recently flew through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on my way home from a quick weekend trip. Call me crazy, but I was actually excited to have this layover because it would allow me to visit and review all…

Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions are ending their partnership as of December 31, 2023. This is disappointing news for those of us who are fans of both of these companies since booking a Lindblad cruise was a great way to earn…

Hyatt has announced the development of 4 new properties coming to Mexico through 2026. This is great news for Hyatt loyalists since it expands the chain’s footprint in a popular vacation destination. Here are the exciting details of these new…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. American Express is out with a new Amex Offer for Uber rides and Uber Eats orders, and it’s a good one. Now through December 31, 2023, get 50% back…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Vancouver is a popular summer vacation spot and an embarkation port for many Alaska cruises, so travelers based on the West Coast will be delighted to know that they…

If you’re a fan of American Airlines, you may be curious about AAdvantage Hotels. This booking platform, also referred to as American Airlines Hotels, was introduced in 2023 as a way to earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points by booking…

American Airlines (AA) Loyalty Points are the metric that determines elite status with the carrier. Of course, you can earn them by flying with American and its partners, but what about earning AA Loyalty Points quickly without having your butt…

It can be a little stressful when airlines change their programs because we’ve all become accustomed to these changes not being good news for customers. However, Southwest Airlines just announced some big updates to the Rapid Rewards program for 2024,…