Hilton’s Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley is now open and bookable with points

California’s wine country just got even better. Napa Valley’s first-ever downtown resort is open, and you can book it with Hilton Honors points. Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton — formerly Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley — is now open following a property-wide overhaul. The renovation encompassed guest rooms and suites,…

What to know about Amex Membership Rewards excise taxes

If you want to transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to a U.S. airline, you may run into a pesky expense: the excise tax offset fee. This only applies to transferring your Membership Rewards points to domestic airlines. However, there are still methods to book domestic flights with your points without paying the fee. Here’s…