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Whether at a fast-casual restaurant or a coffee shop, the question of tipping at checkout has become a nationwide source of stress. With tipping culture at an all-time high, we set out to discover where Americans are most — and…

Over the past few months, American Express has introduced unprecedented welcome bonus offers on some of its most popular cards within the Membership Rewards program. However, many of the best-of-the-best welcome offers are actually targeted, meaning not everyone can apply…

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…

It’s not often that airline programs make positive changes without mixing in a negative change or 2. Spirit Airlines is doing just that, however, improving benefits for Free Spirit members without making status harder to earn or increasing fees along…

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…

There’s a new Chase Offer that allows you to earn up to $100 cash-back on Chase Travel purchases. To use this offer, you can check your Chase cards and look for the targeted offer. If you’re targeted, you must register…

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…

There’s a new luxury player in the Bangkok hotel scene. The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, is slated to open for guests in early January 2025. The Thai capital is already awash with luxury properties, so it’s a no-brainer that Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton brand…

Your business class tickets are waiting, but they won’t be for long. India is a hot location for travel of any sort, but the flights cover quite a distance — and usually cost a pretty penny in business class. Happily,…

For those looking to boost their Wyndham Rewards points balance, Wyndham Hotels has launched a few exciting new promotions. You can now earn up to 3x points per night or receive 2x points at new hotels. If you’re interested in…

Your options for American Express credit cards just went down by 3. That’s because American Express is no longer accepting applications for the American Express Cash Magnet^® Card, The Amex EveryDay^® Credit Card, and The Amex EveryDay^® Preferred Credit Card….

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is set to receive its first-ever flight to South Korea, thanks to Delta Air Lines, coming just in time for the peak summer season. “As Salt Lake City continues to grow as a vital…

People are constantly surprised to find out that I have 2 U.S. passports. Yes, 2 current, valid, active passports from the U.S. government — at the same time. Many people seem surprised to learn that this is possible, and for…

Well, that escalated quickly. Just a few days after Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airways announced that they’d officially closed their deal, mileage transfers between the 2 have gone live. Let’s take a look at the details. Transfer Miles Between Alaska…

Here we go again with another credit-card-focused piece of legislation introduced by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), who has recently drawn the ire of award travelers for his Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 proposal, which sought to limit credit card…

Southwest Airlines revealed the first details about its plans to sell assigned seats and introduce “premium” extra-legroom seats to its planes in 2025. The carrier has also added its first airline partner. The move is an attempt to increase customer satisfaction as well…

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…

Hilton has just launched a promotion that offers instant Hilton Honors Diamond status for eligible business accounts, with the ability to extend that status through March 2026. Here are the details of the promotion, who is eligible, and what Hilton…

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…

For a limited time, Rakuten is offering 15% cash-back on purchases from Dell. But wait, there’s more. Rakuten offers the option to earn rewards through American Express Membership Rewards points, which can often represent a much better value. Let’s dig…