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American Express is one of the world’s oldest financial services companies. Dating all the way back to the mid-19th century, American Express initially gained momentum through its money order, investment banking, and charge card product service lines. Today, American Express…

Credit cards are one of the easiest ways to get a chunk of your spending back, usually in the form of cash-back, points, or miles rewards. But with a dizzying array of credit cards with various pros and cons, how…

Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier of its namesake country and is headquartered in its capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The airline — with its primary hub in Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and secondary hubs in Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Kuching…

Garuda Indonesia is the flag carrier of Indonesia, the fourth-most populous country in the world. One of the leading full-service carriers in Southeast Asia, Garuda Indonesia was, at one point, an aspirational carrier connecting the world to Africa, the U.S.,…

Gaylord Hotels is one of the least-known Marriott Bonvoy brands out there, mostly due to its small portfolio of just 5 properties (with a sixth property in the pipeline). The first Gaylord property opened in 1977 in Nashville; since then,…

Iberia is the flag carrier of Spain serving over 120 destinations with its fleet of more than 300 planes. Headquartered in Madrid (MAD), it connects the vast majority of countries to the capital city. This Oneworld airline is owned by…

Sonesta Travel Pass Overview Sonesta operates more than 300 properties worldwide. It has properties in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico), Canada, Saint Maarten, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, and Peru. Across 7 brands, the Royal Sonesta brand is considered as the…

If you’re a road warrior, you know how important finding consistency at hotels is — no matter where you are in the world. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to find this consistency. For example, full-service hotels abroad often have significantly more amenities…

Four Seasons doesn’t have a dedicated loyalty program in the same way that Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt do. Ultimately, the brand’s best selling point is the Four Seasons experience, which is clearly enough to keep droves of travelers swarming…

Qatar Airways has made a name for itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing full-service carriers. With an ideally located hub in Doha, Qatar, it serves as a key connection point for travelers flying from North America to most of…

Four Seasons is one of the world’s most famous and exclusive luxury hotel brands. Since it opened its first property in Toronto, Canada in the 1960s, Four Seasons has morphed into one of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands in…

The ways you can earn credit card points and miles are almost endless. These include credit card welcome bonuses, regular spending, and shopping portals. Another way to earn lots of points quickly is to refer your friends to a credit…

It’s no secret that if you frequently host corporate events for your employees or large business dinners for your clients, you spend big on catering. One way to get a higher return on your business spending is to use the…

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts takes the crown as the world’s largest hotel company. With a whopping 9,000 properties in more than 80 countries across 25 brands, the New Jersey-based company is one of the most recognizable in the world. With…

Choice Hotels is one of the largest hotel chains in the world. Traditionally focused on midscale or economy accommodations, the Maryland-based company has a massive portfolio of more than 7,000 hotels in more than 25 countries globally. Its loyalty program…

Miami is one of America’s most popular vacation spots. If you enjoy Latin culture, a vibrant atmosphere, delicious and varied food, and luxury hotels, Miami should be one of your next destinations. This city has fantastic beaches, second-to-none nightlife, numerous…

The Caribbean is an expansive and diverse region. One of the most convenient resort destinations to access from the U.S. East Coast, the tourism industry here has thrived and even exploded in recent years. If you’re planning a leisure trip…

One of the best ways to make traveling as easy, seamless, and headache-free as possible is to have the right gear. And some of the most important gear you can have is fantastic luggage. For Black Friday 2021, you can…

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s largest hotel management and hospitality companies. This U.K.-headquartered company has over 6,000 properties in more than 100 countries worldwide, making it easy to rack up points. One of the great features…

As Black Friday 2021 comes around the corner and travel desires build to an intolerable level, the opportunity to take advantage of fantastic travel deals has, perhaps, never been bigger. With travel companies needing to get revenue on their books…

Chase has a well-documented credit card application rule known as the Chase 5/24 rule. Although Chase doesn’t officially acknowledge the 5/24 rule, it’s widely known with thousands (if not millions) of data points specifically attributed to this. If you’re not…