The gap between boutique hotels and major points properties keeps getting smaller as more independent hotels and smaller hotel brands join or partner with the massive loyalty programs that we know and love. Hilton, for one, is scooping up boutique properties left and right, bolstering its Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection portfolios in recent years,…

The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card overview If you’re after an elevated hotel experience, especially at Ritz-Carlton hotels, the Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card is here to offer Marriott Gold Elite status, an annual free night reward, club-level room upgrade certificates and more. The only way to get this card is to product change from an existing Marriott card,…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) recently underwent a massive refresh, and there’s a lucrative welcome offer for new cardholders. New cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus points plus a $500 Chase Travel℠ promo credit after spending $5,000 in the first three months from account opening. This offer ends soon. This is an exciting…