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Tuscaloosa, Alabama is known across the country as being home to the University of Alabama — and its formidable football team. ‘Bama fans have had a lot to celebrate in recent years — since the start of the 21st century…

Marriott has shared the details of a large expansion of its luxury footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. The chain said that it expects to open 14 high-end properties across the Bulgari, EDITION, JW Marriott, Luxury Collection, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and…

Passengers traveling on a long-haul Delta flight in the Premium Select (Delta’s name for premium economy) cabin will notice changes that are sure to be welcome. The carrier is rolling out changes to the food served in the cabin, with…

At the beginning of last year, Air Canada and Virgin Australia announced a partnership that saw the Australian carrier become a partner of Air Canada’s Aeroplan program. And now, the 2 carriers are deepening their relationship and offering mutual lounge…

After a 10-year run, JetBlue and Emirates are terminating their codeshare agreement as of October 30, 2022. Let’s take a look at what this means for flyers going forward, and the changing relationship between Emirates and the major U.S. airlines….

The tiny Persian Gulf nation of Qatar is set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup which begins at the end of November this year. With a major event such as the World Cup comes a lot of fans from…

JetBlue Airways and the popular online travel agency (OTA) Hopper have come to an agreement that allows customers to purchase JetBlue tickets through that platform. And, even better, Capital One Travel revamped the back end of its travel portal last…

Hilton Honors Experiences is a platform that allows Hilton Honors members to bid on —- or purchase outright — unique experiences with their Hilton Honors points. While it’s not a new program, Hilton has just unveiled some new additions to…

In July 2022, friends of mine from college were in the Windy City to celebrate a birthday. I was free that weekend, so I decided to make the 3-hour drive west around the shore of Lake Michigan for a weekend…

Ibiza, Spain has long been on my travel bucket list. An island famous around the world for all-night raves and mega-nightclubs, my first experience with the party paradise featured exactly no partying and, instead, a whole lot of relaxation —…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. In advance of the summer travel season, Hilton has launched its latest promotion for members of the Hilton Honors loyalty program. Here’s a quick rundown of all you…

Capital One has been on a roll lately, making frequent changes to its rewards program — known as Capital One Miles — to better compete against the industry heavyweights like Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards. In 2021…

Hot Tip: The new IHG One Rewards program was officially introduced in April 2022. Check out all of the new benefits and perks of the program here. IHG One Rewards is planning a complete revamp of its loyalty program to…

On January 18, 2022, we learned that several foreign airlines had suspended flights to and from the U.S. due to the planned rollout of C-Band 5G wireless service in numerous markets across the country. Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration…

Update: For the latest in this developing story, check out our newest article: Foreign Airlines Resume Flights to U.S. After 5G Meltdown. Two of the largest telecoms providers in the U.S. — AT&T and Verizon — have been planning on…

I recently returned from a 10-day trip to California, during which I made my way from south to north. First, I spent 3 nights at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, and from there I moved up the coast, stopping…

San Diego, California has long been a glaring hole on my travel map. I’d been to Southern California numerous times over the years, but never further south than Orange County. When a friend of mine moved to the city earlier…

American Express has been busy in 2021. This summer, the issuer made major changes to the personal version of The Platinum Card^® from American Express, including the addition of several new perks and benefits — and an increase to the…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is currently offering a 50% bonus when you transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to the Etihad Guest loyalty program. Let’s take a closer look at…