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The ultra-luxe JW Marriott brand is coming to a city just outside Washington, D.C., next year. Here’s what you need to know. First JW Marriott Hotel in Virginia The JW Marriott at Reston Station will have 243 guest rooms and…

Getting a free night at a hotel sometimes requires jumping through hoops. Usually, you can get a free night when you sign up for a credit card that offers free nights as a cardholder benefit, earn a sign-up bonus, or…

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration and CLEAR recently began a partnership, which resulted in CLEAR being the third approved TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, after Idemia and Telos. Since the beginning of the partnership, the 2 have been steadily expanding the…

For many, the biggest headache when looking for an ideal vacation is usually the cumbersome planning process. Researching, booking, and maintaining an entire vacation often requires using dozens of different websites and tools. Additionally, if you’re planning a trip with…

The Fourth of July holiday weekend set a new record as 3,013,413 travelers went through TSA security on July 7, 2024. This wasn’t a surprise, as AAA estimated 5.74 million people would fly throughout the weekend. The busy weekend didn’t…

Radisson announced on July 8 that it had opened a new hotel in the heart of Tunis, Tunisia. Let’s take a look at this new property in the North African capital and how to book it. Radisson Continues To Grow…

If you’re flying and sitting in the forward cabin, you’ve got 2 choices of where to sit: a bulkhead seat or a non-bulkhead seat. If I’m flying up front, I much prefer sitting in a bulkhead seat as I find…

I recently returned from a quick trip to Orlando, Florida. While I was there, I stayed at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, one of the resorts within the sprawling Grande Lakes complex in suburban Orlando. I originally had my…

Ya gotta eat, right? Might as well earn some points from it! Both airline and hotel loyalty programs have dining programs, offering bonus points when you link a credit card and dine at participating restaurants. The more often you dine,…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Aeroplan, the loyalty program of Air Canada, is turning 40. To celebrate, it’s offering bonus points on hotel stays and car rentals, bonus points on gift cards, a discount…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Raise your hand if you’d like to save money on your next trip to Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Keep your hand up if you’d like that discount…

The Hotel del Coronado is one of most famous hotels in the U.S. On Coronado Island, just across from San Diego, it’s a property with an incredibly storied history. Chances are, you’ve seen pictures of the hotel somewhere, in a…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Qatar Airways is offering up to 12% off select economy and business class fares when you book by the end of the day on July 5. Here’s all you…

The British appear to still be salty about a certain July day back in 1776. British Airways enacted another devaluation of its Avios rewards as a Fourth of July punishment, creating a pattern of deteriorating value since its most recent…

Priority Pass is a membership program that offers lounge access to more than 1,500 airport lounges around the world. Many travelers don’t find it worthwhile, but I find it one of the most valuable membership programs I participate in. You…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’re planning to travel in North or South America this year, Hilton’s latest sale can help you save up to 20% on your stay. Let’s check out the…

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will officially join the SkyTeam Alliance as of September 1, 2024. We’ve known that since the move was finalized with SkyTeam and Scandinavian Airlines jointly signing an Alliance Adherence Agreement on April 29, 2024. The news that…

Do you cash out your Amex Membership Rewards points to Schwab? If so, we’ve got some bad news. Starting October 1, 2024, the number of points you can cash out at full value will be limited. After reaching the limit,…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The Marriott Bonvoy Business^® American Express^® Card has an increased welcome bonus offer that should entice those who frequent Marriott hotels, but this offer is set to end soon. Here’s…

We all knew the list of Amex Centurion Lounge locations would keep growing. What we didn’t know is that the lounge network is heading to Japan for its next opening in Asia. The American Express Centurion Lounge network just announced…

IHG made waves today, announcing a stunning new resort in Greece — the InterContinental Crete. Let’s take a look at IHG’s newest InterContinental resort and learn how to book it with points! InterContinental Brand Comes to Crete As InterContinental Hotels…