A more under-the-radar loyalty program, I Prefer Hotel Rewards offers independent luxe resorts for every type of traveler. Though it does not have as big a global footprint as Hilton, Marriott or Hyatt, the brand continues to expand, recently adding 14 resorts to its portfolio. Plus, those wanting a more intimate and unique hotel experience…

United Airlines is celebrating the spooky season with a special offer: You can save 10% on paid domestic flights in exchange for signing up for United text messages. But hurry, this flash sale disappears on Halloween. The discount is also only on offer for the first 1,000 people who sign up for texts — so…

The Hilton Honors program has used dynamic award pricing for many years. Without award charts, the unpublished standard room reward cap has increased many times over the years, including to 120,000 points in March 2022, 200,000 points in May 2025 and 250,000 points in September 2025. However, Thrifty Traveler recently found that standard room rewards…