There are Christmas lights and there are Christmas lights — and we’ll admit we really love the latter. You know, the ones you can’t drive by without saying “whoa” and slowing down your car to take in the scene. Like us, you may have purposely driven out of your way to see them in the…

Well, it finally happened — I fell victim to one of my loyalty program accounts being hacked, specifically my Southwest Rapid Rewards account. On Dec. 3, I received an email from Southwest at 9:30 p.m. EST confirming my hotel reservation at Hampton Inn & Suites Kalamazoo-Oshtemo for a check-in date of Dec. 4 and a…

If you have China on your travel Bingo card for 2025, I have good news for you. Effective immediately, Americans will be able to visit the country for up to 10 days without a visa. This is a significant positive development for everything from last-minute trips to long-planned vacations, eliminating the paperwork, cost and stress…

On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission finalized a broad rule requiring various industries, including hotels, to disclose all fees in advertised prices upfront. The final rule will prohibit hotels from excluding resort fees, also known as “junk fees,” in advertised rates for short-term lodging. In addition to hotels, the rule will also apply to vacation…

Typically, offers to buy elite status aren’t compelling. For example, American Airlines AAdvantage’s offers to buy elite status are usually laughably bad. However, IHG One Rewards is giving select members an offer — first reported by LoyaltyLobby — that is compelling. If IHG targeted you for this offer to buy status, you likely received an…