Although it has just 48 guest rooms and 25 suites, the Mandarin Oriental, Munich feels anything but diminutive. That’s thanks to the fact that its home is an imposing 19th-century edifice originally constructed by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a grand venue to host royal events, concerts and debutante balls. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY…

My friend flashed me a new credit card and said, “This is the latest one; it’s a must.” It was September 2016 and my first encounter with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). At the time, I only held a cash-back credit card and a cobranded airline credit card, but I took his…

American Airlines will give winter-weary travelers some warm-weather escapes later this year. The Fort Worth-based airline announced this week that it would add three new routes across Latin America for the winter season. The new flights include service between Chicago and two destinations in Mexico: Mexico City and Queretaro. American will also add service between…

I’m an unabashed fan of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (so much so that I wrote a whole story touting my love for this card). The Delta Amex Reserve has gotten me into many a Delta Sky Club airport lounge, awarded me with an annual companion certificate so I can bring a friend…