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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….

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. American Express has launched 2 new Amex Offers for Celebrity Cruises, and if you’re looking to book a cruise, you’re in for quite a few bonus points! Amex…

How many times have you waited in line to get into an American Express Centurion Lounge? If you’re a frequent traveler through San Francisco International Airport (SFO), it’s probably been every single time in recent memory. Thanks to a plethora of cardholders…

Alaska Airlines has unveiled its new partner award chart. We originally learned a change would be coming in September 2022, and in late December 2022 the new award chart was published on Alaska’s website. Let’s take a look at the…

Sonesta might not be the first brand you think of when it comes to hotels, and it’s definitely not the most exciting program. However, we love any opportunity to earn points for doing practically nothing, so it might be a…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Radisson Hotels Americas is launching a Friends and Family sale of up to 35% off for its properties in Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the U.S. Details of…

When my friend texted me yesterday that her flight was canceled, I took a wild guess that she was flying Southwest Airlines (I was right). The epic meltdown of Southwest Airlines is all over the news now, and I’m one…

On December 23, 2022, Hyatt announced that Hotel Flüela, in the Swiss resort town of Davos, would join The Unbound Collection in 2023. Here’s what you need to know. Hotel to Join The Unbound Collection in 2023 Hyatt said the…

Hard Rock Hotels has officially purchased The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The sale of the property means that it has the MGM Resorts portfolio and its MGM Rewards (formerly known as M life Rewards) loyalty program and…

The future’s “bright” for train travel in Florida. The state’s alternative intercity rail service to Amtrak, Brightline, has expanded northwards through the state with the opening of 2 new stations in Aventura and Boca Raton. “Brightline is on a mission…

Marriott has announced the opening of a new all-inclusive resort in Mexico — and it has more than 1,000 suites. Let’s take a look at the new resort! Marriott’s 31st All-inclusive Property in the Caribbean and Latin America On December…

SAS, known colloquially as Scandinavian Airlines, announced on December 21 that it would launch 2 new routes from Aalborg (AAL) in Denmark and Gothenburg (GOT) in Sweden to Newark (EWR). Here’s what you need to know! New Routes Begin April…

American Airlines is growing its domestic route network from the nation’s capital. From June 1, 2023, American will launch 2 new services from its hub at Washington, D.C. (DCA) and connect the regional airports of Cedar Rapids (CID) and Madison…

There’s a new, value-for-the-money, Marriott property worth checking out in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. The sleek new Aloft Hotel opened its doors to guests on December 19, 2022. Here are the details of this exciting new opening. Aloft Playa Del…