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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…

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…

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’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…

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…

Have you ever arrived at a hotel and thought, “This is going to be bad,” but then been happily surprised by your experience? That sums up our stay at Alaia Belize. Our first impression was inaccurate, and Alaia Belize impressed…

I’ve stayed at lots of Hyatt Place locations over the years. While you won’t get luxurious suites or fancy touches in your room, you can always count on Hyatt Place doing a few things well: a comfortable bed, convenient location,…

Earned any Alaska Airlines miles recently? If so, you may be able to multiply those Mileage Plan miles by up to 8x with up to a 30% discount. This promotion is essentially a way to buy Alaska Airlines miles by…

Business class deals pop up every so often — and we’ve found some great award availability to and from Amsterdam in late 2024 and early 2025. These lie-flat seats are bookable with miles on United Airlines’ nonstop routes between the…

One of the easiest ways to improve your hotel stay across multiple brands is through a status match. Now, one of the easiest hotel status matches is going away, thanks to a change from Wyndham Rewards. Presently, anyone with Wyndham…

Different from your typical airport lounge, there’s a mostly outdoor space at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) called the Chase Sapphire Terrace. It opened in late March 2023, but this space will become public — aka, no longer a Chase…