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Several U.S. airlines cleared a significant hurdle from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which paves the way for longer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Here’s what you need to know about the new routes. 5 Airlines…

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is planting its flag on the Greek island of Mykonos, as it plans to open a property there next year. Here’s what you need to know about this new luxury property. Four Seasons Resort Mykonos…

We have some big news out of the Big Apple today. The swanky Four Seasons hotel in Midtown Manhattan, closed since 2020, is reopening next month for guests. Before it opens, here’s everything you need to know about the ultra-luxe…

Marriott is expanding its footprint in Dubai by opening a brand new Renaissance Hotel. Here’s what you need to know about the new Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai. Renaissance Comes To Dubai Located in Downtown Dubai, the Renaissance Business Bay…

Some exciting news from Delta Air Lines. The Atlanta-based carrier has announced a first: nonstop flights from its Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) hub to Copenhagen (CPH) in Denmark. Additionally, Delta will bring back service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Shanghai (PVG) next summer….

Everyone loves Amex Offers, which are deals linked to your cards and allow you to earn statement credits or bonus Membership Rewards points. Now, American Express is offering a way to save money on purchases with Alaska Airlines when booked directly through…

Hilton recently announced that it would acquire Graduate Hotels, and the brand is already making big waves with new hotels on or near U.S. college campuses. The first Graduate hotel in Alabama has just opened near the campus of Auburn…

A new National Coffee Day promotion makes buying Delta gift cards more lucrative than usual. From now until October 2, 2024, anyone who buys $150+ in Delta gift cards will also receive a free $10 Starbucks eGift card (while supplies…

Want to stay in a restored château near Paris at a super-deep discount? IHG just opened a new InterContinental hotel in the French countryside, and rates start at just 50,000 points per night. Let’s take a look! New InterContinental Hotel…

IHG’s fast-growing Vignette Collection brand is coming to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. When it fully opens next year, Straylight Yas, Vignette Collection, will add nearly 1,400 rooms to IHG’s portfolio. Here’s a glimpse of the resort. Massive Resort Coming…

Some big news out of the Middle East today: IHG will open a whopping 80+-story tower in the Dubai Marina next year. Let’s take a look at the details behind this new Dubai hotel. The Tallest Tower Hotel Will Open…

Icelandair is expanding in the United States yet again — next year, the airline will begin service to Nashville (BNA). Here’s what you need to know about this exciting new route. Seasonal Service Begins in May 2025 Icelandair will begin…

IHG announced today, September 26, that it plans to open the first Garner hotel in Türkiye, near Istanbul Airport (IST), in 2025. Let’s take a look at this news. Garner Expands to Türkiye IHG has inked a deal for the…

Wyndham Rewards is back with a new promotion where you can earn up to 15,000 bonus points for stays through January 20, 2025. If you earn the maximum number of bonus points through this offer, you’ll have enough points to…

More airlines are rolling out complimentary Wi-Fi on flights, and Air France is finally joining the club. The Paris-based airline will “progressively roll out an ultra-high-speed connectivity service” on its flights, beginning in the summer of 2025. Here’s what you…

It’s not every day we get a new Amtrak route, so this news certainly made us sit up in our seats. The rail company has made an exciting announcement that it will begin service between Chicago and Miami, albeit temporarily….

Hyatt is expanding its presence in Australia with plans to open an Andaz hotel on the Gold Coast next year. Let’s take a look! Luxury Brand Andaz’s Debut in Australia The Andaz Gold Coast will be located in the $1.3 billion…

South Florida has no shortage of high-end hotels and resorts. Marriott Bonvoy seeks to add to that landscape with a new Autograph Collection resort coming later this year, just a short distance from Palm Beach. Before it opens, here’s everything…

One of the most frustrating things about commercial flying is how inconsistent inflight access to the internet can be. Some flights offer fast speeds; on others, connectivity can be spotty or even non-existent. And then there are the differences in…

Accor has opened its first Sofitel hotel in the West African country of Benin — and it’s stunning. Let’s take a look at this resort and how to book it. Accor’s Sofitel Opens First Hotel in Benin The Sofitel Cotonou…

Summer 2024 is nearly over, but Delta Air Lines is already thinking about next year. The Atlanta-based airline announced its summer 2025 schedule on September 20, featuring its largest transatlantic schedule yet. There’s a lot to cover, so here’s what…