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The joy of new hotels: They’re clean to the core, have no scuffs on the walls, and no one has walked away with the TV remote yet. And if you stay at Hyatt hotels after they’ve just opened (or have…

Whether it’s a low-cost or ultra-low-cost airline, people have strong opinions. I’m rather indifferent. Does the airline get me where I need to go at a fair price and at the time I need it to? If so, I’ll book…

Much like Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards, Lufthansa Miles & More has a regular promotion offering discounted reward redemptions for flights on Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings Discover Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, and SWISS. Lufthansa has launched its newest…

Why pay full price when you can get a big discount? If that’s your mentality, Brightline’s Black Friday promotions are worth checking out. There are discounts on Smart, Premium, and kids fares, valid for travel through February of next year….

Like many college students, I opened a credit card, used it, and didn’t pay the bill. Without thinking much about my future or the importance of good credit, I maxed out the card’s spending limit quickly and, depending on the…

If you aren’t familiar with Avianca LifeMiles, you should be. Although the airline can be difficult to deal with, and its customer service leaves much to be desired, redeeming LifeMiles for reward redemptions can offer excellent value. Even better, Avianca…

Check your emails, because World of Hyatt is targeting certain members with Free Night Awards and up to 90,000 bonus points. The Free Night Awards should be easy to get for most travelers, but you’ll need to spend a lot…

You know that saying, “It looks good from far, but it’s far from good”? That encapsulates The St. Regis Bermuda Resort perfectly. While labeled as a luxurious hotel and carrying an expensive price tag, the hotel wavered between luxury and…

Those looking for a deal on buying miles from a Star Alliance carrier should take note that TAP Portugal is offering a 100% bonus. Earning double miles on your purchase applies to transactions made through December 5, 2024. At best,…

Hear me out: Buying gift cards can be a smart option for earning extra points on purchases you’ll make anyway. And if you’ve got some Air Canada bookings in your future, you can get triple points when buying gift cards….

If you’re traveling this winter, Best Western’s newest promotion can provide a free night after staying just 2 nights. That’s a pretty solid deal, and it applies to some cold and warm destinations, matching whatever you’ve got planned. Let’s take…

Southwest Vacations provides packages to destinations in the U.S., Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Multiple new promotions are available for you to save up to $500 on vacation packages to multiple destinations in North America. This includes…

If you’ve got the Marriott Bonvoy Business^® American Express^® Card, check your Amex Offers for a promotion to earn up to 30,000 bonus points. And while the promotion does require some significant spending, it could provide a solid return on…

When Bilt Rewards launched, its goal was simple: Let you earn points on your monthly rent payments without administrative fees or fees for using a third-party service — something that hadn’t been possible previously. However, that led to a natural…

I know, I know. I’ve lived in Southern California for over 2 years and just went to Knott’s Berry Farm for the first time. In my defense, however, I’d long been misled into thinking I wouldn’t like the park. Before…

Alaska Airlines has Club 49, offering benefits for Alaskan residents, and now Hawaiian Airlines has something just for residents of the 50th state: Huaka’i by Hawaiian. The program — whose name refers to a journey with a purpose — is…

In April of 2022, LATAM opened its new lounge in Santiago (SCL), and while that might not seem like news, its 43,000 square feet made it the largest airport lounge in South America. During a recent flight back to California…

Imagine a luxury hotel with thatched huts in a relaxing jungle setting, then add movie props from the hotel’s famous owner, Francis Ford Coppola. Now, mix in fantastic service, more complimentary activities than you can possibly fit in during your…

It’s not often that a card with a annual fee offers a welcome bonus offer worth $500, but the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card is doing just that. New applicants can get an elevated welcome bonus offer, pay annual…

If you’ve tried to book a flight on short notice using your Alaska Airlines miles, you probably noticed that it’s not possible. However, there’s good news, as Mileage Plan members will soon be able to book flights departing in less…

If you’re looking for elite status with a Oneworld airline, Royal Jordanian just made some interesting changes. Previously, you had to fly a minimum number of flights on Royal Jordanian itself to earn status in its Royal Club program, but…