G’day mates. April was a whirlwind for this hotel reporter. I spent a good chunk of the month in Australia exploring what’s new Down Under, from the classic places that bring people to the continent to brand-new hotels we’ve been waiting for. While there will be plenty of great stories coming your way soon (like…

Delta Air Lines is making another big play for New York, adding a slew of new routes from the Big Apple. The airline will add service from its hub at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Memphis International Airport (MEM) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport…

The United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees) gives United Airlines loyalists another option within the carrier’s lineup of cobranded cards. It’s a mid-tier option built for those who fly enough with the airline to want a couple of perks without shelling out over $500 for an annual fee on a super-premium credit card. United’s…

The state of Hawaii has increased its tax on accommodations, including for hotels and other short-term rentals, intending to use the revenue generated to address climate change. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Hawaii will increase the state’s Transient Accommodation Tax from 10.25% to 11%, according to the governor’s office. Each county may also impose an extra…

The highest-ever welcome bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) can unlock some of your most luxurious travel dreams. With this offer, you can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. The offer ends soon, so you’ll want to act to…