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Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Southwest’s personal cards come in 3 flavors: the Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Plus Credit Card, the Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Premier Credit Card, and the Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Priority Credit Card….

When it comes to loyalty program changes, they’re usually associated with 1 word … devaluations. However, Hyatt fans can take a breather with this latest announcement. Rest assured, Hyatt isn’t exactly overhauling the program, but there are certainly a few…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. You’ve got your flight booked — now what? There’s a new Amex Offer that can get you $50 back when you spend at least $300 on a Delta Stays…

Should you get an airline or a travel credit card — and is there really a difference between the 2? Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card and the United℠ Explorer Card exemplify this common debate you may have when opening a new…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Just in time for the holiday season, you’ll be able to cash in your Chase Ultimate Rewards points for an increased value on Apple purchases. Your points could…

Capital One’s last lounge opening of 2023 has finally arrived. Tomorrow, November 3, 2023, the third Capital One lounge will officially open its doors to travelers at Denver International Airport (DEN). Located on the mezzanine level near gate 34 in…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. In a move seen rarely nowadays in the award travel universe, Flying Blue, Air France-KLM’s joint frequent flyer program, has significantly lowered award costs to Europe. This means it’s…

Elite status has long been a way for travelers to get rewarded for their miles flown and their dollars spent. But as frequent flyer programs have decimated in value over the years, many travelers wonder: Is airline elite status worth…

It’s not always good news when card changes come knocking on your door. However, today’s announcement from Hilton Honors and American Express should delight most travelers. Hilton’s top cards, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass^® Card and the Hilton Honors…

A big win for Chase Travel: Nearly all of Four Seasons’ properties are joining The Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection (LHRC). If you’ve got select Chase cards — including the popular Chase Sapphire Reserve^® — you can now book 118…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. We’ve seen a lot of Amex Offers to save on airfare recently. Now, you’ll want to check your account for another targeted deal — this time on Frontier Airlines….

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Delta SkyMiles, often called SkyPesos, get a bad rap for their poor redemption value. Sure, a business class flight to Europe might cost you 400,000 SkyMiles nowadays, but we’re…

The author was traveling as an invited guest of JW Marriott Charlotte. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. Charlotte, known as the Queen City, is among one of the…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. When hunting for award space, Atlanta doesn’t normally get as much love as airports like Chicago or New York. However, if you live in or near the Peach State’s…

Are you a Delta loyalist and bummed about the Medallion status and Sky Club changes? Fortunately, it’s not all bad news today for those with elite status. If you happen to be a World of Hyatt Explorist or Globalist member,…

Most people open rewards cards for the primary benefit of earning and redeeming points on everyday purchases. But did you know many cards have added perks, like complimentary travel insurance and shopping protections? If a merchant won’t accept your return,…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card launched over a decade ago, democratizing the travel rewards card market. This popular card offers users enticing travel perks, from no foreign transaction fees to access to 10+ airline and hotel transfer partners — all…

Virgin Voyages is one of the newer entrants in the cruise industry as it inaugurated its first sailings at the height of the pandemic. With travel roaring back, Virgin Voyages has already been a hit, operating itineraries in the Caribbean,…

This fall, the French flag carrier will land in Raleigh-Durham — marking the airport’s first Dreamliner service, as first reported by Ishrion Aviation. Over the last year, airlines from Avelo to Breeze to Icelandair have launched flights from Raleigh-Durham International…

After a grand tour of some of Spain’s best coastal hotspots earlier this summer, I decided to stop in the country’s capital, Madrid, for my last hurrah, and chose to stay at the still-new Thompson Madrid while I was there….

We’ve all been there: you want to return an item to the store but barely miss the return window. However, not all hope is lost. Rather than eating the cost altogether, you should check if your credit card comes with…