One of Miami Beach’s best hotels, the W South Beach, has plans to close later this summer for a major renovation and reflag from Marriott to Hilton. But the hotel isn’t just getting a fresh coat of paint and a new name; it’s getting a whole new personality. Hilton announced via a press release on…

Atmos Rewards and its premium credit card, the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card, are two of my favorite things to come out of the points and miles world in recent years. Atmos Rewards came about after Alaska Airlines merged with Hawaiian Airlines. It largely kept everything I liked about the former Mileage Plan…

When the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) rolled out its most recent update, I was elated by one of the new bonus categories: Vacation homes at select brands* booked directly. I love traveling with family and friends, and many trips are best enjoyed in a vacation home. The Sapphire Preferred now earns…

After a series of devaluations, there is finally some more positive news to report from World of Hyatt, at least if you are among select members. World of Hyatt credit cardholders and mid- and top-tier elites can now book their World of Hyatt free night awards up 13 months in advance, including at desirable hotels…