If you have been collecting points and miles for any length of time, you may know the rules can change overnight. The good news is that you are not necessarily powerless. Understanding why devaluations happen and what to do when […]
Current welcome bonuses on IHG One Rewards credit cards
Travelers with plans to stay at an IHG brand and IHG One Rewards loyalists, listen up: You could save hundreds of dollars each year by adding an IHG cobranded card to your wallet. Applying for an IHG card could bring […]
The St. Regis Budapest is now open
Another one of TPG’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2026 has opened, this time in Hungary’s beautiful capital city. The St. Regis Budapest, located within the striking, 20th-century Klotild Palace, is officially welcoming guests. A UNESCO-listed architectural site, the Neo-Baroque […]
How to earn Hyatt Globalist elite status
Hyatt Globalist status is among the best hotel elite statuses you can earn. Many travelers — myself included — would argue it is the absolute best and prioritize requalifying for Hyatt Globalist status each year. Hyatt Globalist status comes with […]
Bilt Rent Day (May 1): Up to a 100% transfer bonus and more
Bilt launches special promotions on or around the first of each month. For this upcoming Bilt Rent Day, members can enjoy a status-based Avios (British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia) transfer bonus of 40% to 75%. Plus, Bilt members can […]
Hilton’s Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley is now open and bookable with points
California’s wine country just got even better. Napa Valley’s first-ever downtown resort is open, and you can book it with Hilton Honors points. Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton — formerly Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley […]
Was the golden age of air travel really that tasty?
Was the golden age of air travel really that tasty? While meals served in today’s first and premium airline cabins can be quite fancy, they never seem as swanky as the meals featured in vintage photos from the “golden age” […]
Amex Membership Rewards transfer partners: What to know
American Express Membership Rewards points are a valuable transferable rewards currency that can be redeemed for flights and hotel stays through the American Express Travel portal, gift cards and at online merchants like Amazon and Dell.com and more. When redeeming […]
American Airlines: no merger, yes to expanded partnerships
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom did little Thursday to diffuse talk of an expanded partnership with Alaska Airlines. Isom, speaking to analysts and reporters a day after Bloomberg reported the airlines were discussing a deeper partnership, avoided commenting directly on […]
Why the Atmos Ascent is worth more than its annual fee
There are few $95 airline cards that can reliably deliver more than double their annual fee in value year after year. The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card is one of them. Between a generous welcome offer, a highly […]