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In mid-June 2024, my wife and I spent 3 nights at a hotel from a brand we knew very little about. In fact, this brand only exists in mainland China. It’s called UrCove and participates in World of Hyatt, yet…

Congratulations, you were just approved for a new American Express credit card, and you’re ready to earn the bonus from its welcome offer. That comes with a spending requirement and a deadline, so how do you keep track of those?…

It’s the youngest and biggest Disney castle park, and when it opened in 2016, it opted to be unique rather than copy Disney parks from the U.S.: It’s Shanghai Disneyland. My wife and I spent a day here at the…

You just applied for a new credit card and were approved. You’re excited about earning that juicy welcome bonus offer and are already dreaming of how you’ll redeem those points. But you’re not sure if your math is … math-ing….

You may think of using your points and miles for travel, but there are numerous other ways to use them. For example, you can even redeem Capital One miles for baseball tickets. And while these redemptions don’t typically offer the…

If you’re having trouble keeping up with the Olympics because you’ve decided to cancel your cable service or prefer not to pay for a streaming service, we come bearing gold medal-worthy news: You can stream the Olympics for free if…

If I’ve learned anything about travel, it’s that airlines tend to put their best foot forward on long-haul flights to other countries. Gotta impress those business travelers and international tourists, right? Short-haul, domestic flights tend to be a different story….

Without fanfare — and without updating its website — Lufthansa has unveiled its remodeled lounge in Newark, decorated in the premium Allegris style. Along with new furniture and a fresh coat of paint, the lounge aims to provide better food,…

You’ve likely seen online posts and YouTube videos reviewing Cathay Pacific’s much-heralded first and business class on long-haul flights. I know people who consider it their favorite airline. But those are all flights across long distances, typically crossing an ocean….

We always welcome new opportunities to redeem points, and the latest option is using Aeroplan points to fly on Eurowings, a Lufthansa subsidiary offering flights around Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Let’s take a look at this new…

Among the benefits JetBlue offers to its Mosaic elite members is Move to Mint, a benefit you can use to upgrade yourself to the airline’s famed business class product. And we’ve got good news: Using these is now easier than…

Millions of Americans rely on mobility devices on a daily basis, and many of them face significant obstacles when traveling by air. American Airlines is making an effort to address lost and damaged assistive devices, launching automated tagging, beefing up…

Covering over 474,000 square miles and often known as “The Roof of the World” because much of its territory lies over 13,000 feet above sea level, Tibet is a special place. Its beauty, people, and temples are world-renowned. However, getting…

EL AL, the flag carrier of Israel, has launched partnerships with several airlines over the past year. The latest partnership lets you redeem Flying Blue miles for flights on EL AL, and the rates are quite appealing. Even better, you…

Goodbye, 2-3-2 business class, as Turkish Airlines has announced its plans to modernize its business class —- based on valuable customer feedback, as reported by the airline. Next year, the airline plans to debut its “Crystal” business class suites with closing doors…

When searching for a hotel for a recent 3-night stay in Hong Kong, my wife and I had a small checklist for narrowing down our options. The hotel needed to be within walking distance of sites we wanted to visit,…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Sun, food, samba, people, and food — there are plenty of reasons to love Brazil. And if you’re looking for an inexpensive stay, a new promotion from Accor offers…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’re looking for a fantastic vacation in one of my favorite European countries, there’s wide-open business class award space to Warsaw from multiple cities. Whether you’re traveling from…

Vero Beach, on Florida’s Atlantic coast, is getting a Breeze Airways base. That means planes parked overnight, hiring local staff, and an expansion of flight route offerings from the Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB). This marks the 10th flight base…

If you’re looking to redeem your Avios for flights in premium economy or business class with British Airways, you’ll now pay slightly more, thanks to a new fee. In the grand scheme of things, the new fee isn’t much on…

Korean Air has unveiled its new business class seats, called Prestige Suites 2.0, and they look fantastic so far. Rather than rolling out the seats in a test phase or making a big event, the airline has simply updated its…