Hilton Honors devalues stays at high-end properties

Another day, another devaluation. Hilton Honors has raised the price of its highest-end properties to up to 200,000 points per night for a standard room. Previously, Hilton standard award nights topped out at 150,000 points per night. This is the second Hilton Honors devaluation we’ve seen in the past six months, with select properties rising…

When to get the Amex Business Platinum instead of the personal Amex Platinum

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is not only one of the best small-business cards but also one of the best cards for travel rewards in general. Cardmembers pay for all that excellence, though, since it charges a $695 annual fee (see rates and fees). However, despite a plethora of valuable benefits and some…

Best Hyatt all-inclusive resorts in the world

The all-inclusive resort space can be a little confusing, especially when the resort names don’t carry the same brand power as Park Hyatt or Hyatt Regency. But Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio has quietly become one of the best in the world, especially for points-savvy travelers. From romantic adults-only hideaways to fun-for-the-whole-family beachfront escapes, these resorts deliver…

American Airlines spring deal: Fly from 5,000 miles one-way

American Airlines AAdvantage’s dynamic pricing has led to some absurdly high award rates on flights operated by American Airlines or American Eagle. It’s not unusual to see transatlantic business-class flights priced over 200,000 miles and even domestic economy flights priced higher than 50,000 miles. However, the positive side of dynamic award pricing is that you…

How to fly Singapore Airlines business class from Europe to New York this summer for just 57K credit card points or miles

Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes is offering 30% off select redemptions for travel in June, and it’s a great way to fly one of the world’s best airlines across the Atlantic. The award-winning airline operates a daily fifth-freedom flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) before continuing on to…