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If you’re a United MileagePlus Premier elite member, you can now order yourself a luggage tag reflecting your current status. United discontinued sending luggage tags to elite members in 2019, but due to customer demand, the option is back, though…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. American Express has released 2 new Amex Offers for several ski resorts, allowing you to save on winter activities over the next few months. You may be targeted for…

Check your inboxes, as Southwest Airlines is sending out a targeted message offering complimentary A-List status in the Rapid Rewards program to some members, as reported by Doctor of Credit. The offer is highly targeted, and not everyone will qualify….

Hilton is welcoming a new brand known as “Spark,” and the global chain hopes to fill a gap in its already expansive portfolio. The Spark brand will focus on signature elements of “thoughtful simplicity, reliable service, unexpected touches, and consistent…

Hyatt has just opened its eighth branded property in London. Let’s take a look! Hyatt Regency London Albert Embankment Is Now Open The Hyatt Regency London Albert Embankment has officially opened for guests, marking Hyatt’s third Regency outpost in the…

Swoop, a Canadian low-cost airline, has just launched flights between Toronto and Cuba. Let’s take a look at the details. New Service Between Toronto and Varadero Swoop has begun service between Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Juan…

Hyatt is beefing up its presence in major European cities, and a new property has arrived in Bordeaux, France. Here’s what you need to know! FirstName Bordeaux Now Open for Guests FirstName Bordeaux is the first hotel in France to…

Nobu Hospitality says a whopping 5 new hotels are opening this year in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Marrakech, Morocco; Rome, Italy; San Sebastián, Spain; and Toronto, Canada. Here’s what you should know about the chain’s expansion. More Nobu Hotels Opening…

Marriott has announced the opening of the JW Marriott Hotel Berlin. This new JW Marriott property is actually not a new hotel at all, but rather a re-flag of the former Hotel Berlin Central District. Here’s what you need to…

If you hold the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature^® credit card, there are a few upcoming changes you need to be aware of with your card benefits — some good and some bad. Card issuers occasionally refresh benefits based on the…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. It was only a matter of time before PLAY launched flights to Canada and that time is 2023. The Icelandic low-cost start-up will depart for Toronto-Hamilton Airport (YHM) this…

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its presence in Türkiye (Turkey) with the opening of the Hyatt Regency Izmir IstinyePark. Let’s take a look at this new hotel! Hyatt Regency Izmir Becomes Sixth Hyatt Property in Türkiye The Hyatt Regency Izmir IstinyePark…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Now through January 20, 2023, you can save $200 off of Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass, allowing you to explore the country without having to purchase separate tickets. The USA…

Flying business class with United is about to get even sweeter. The Chicago-based carrier has announced it will be bringing back its much-loved (and much-missed) ice cream sundae cart for its Polaris passengers. The ice cream cart is “currently available…

Famed tennis player Rafael Nadal has partnered with Meliá Hotels International to start a new hotel brand called ZEL. ZEL will introduce an upscale urban leisure brand to the Spanish market, later expanding to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The Amex Offers program is a fantastic way to save on purchases, and you can often receive hefty savings for merchants you were already ordinarily going to spend with….

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Have the Azores been on your mind? If not, they should be. Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between North America and Europe, this archipelago of islands…

After 2 months of refurbishment, Emirates has debuted its first A380 with refreshed cabins and interiors. The 3-year-old Airbus A380, A6-EVM, surprised passengers on the flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Friday, January 6,…

Marriott had previously announced that its Bonvoy elite members who did not renew their current level of status nor move up to a higher level would not be eligible for a so-called “soft landing” to a lower tier. However, the…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The Citi Premier^® Card isn’t as widely discussed in the travel rewards space as other cards, but it is a fantastic option with plenty to offer to frequent travelers. The…

The week between Christmas and New Year’s was troublesome (to say the least) for Southwest Airlines and its passengers. Many travelers were left stranded in airports away from home without luggage and many (myself included) had their trips totally ruined….