After a $100,000 million redesign, the W New York — Union Square is back in business, baby. To complete the gargantuan remodel, W Hotels tapped the Rockwell Group (the team that originally designed the property when it opened in 2001) to breathe new life into the 1911 beaux arts building that houses 256 rooms. MARRIOTT…

In Las Vegas, hotels and resorts are very much the stars of the show. There are more than 150,000 rooms in town — not to mention some of the most over-the-top hotel suites you can imagine. Whether you want a central location on the Las Vegas Strip, easy access to some of the best things…

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card overview The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (see rates and fees) offers several useful perks for frequent IHG guests. However, you may not get enough ongoing value from this card if IHG One Rewards isn’t your primary hotel loyalty program. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Card rating is based on…

Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card provides a bevy of great benefits when flying on Delta, as well as the ability to earn elite status through spending on the card. It’s best suited to frequent flyers who want Delta-specific perks, including lounge access (subject to limitations), a…

In case you missed it, Southwest Airlines recently changed its policy for plus-size passengers who require an extra seat. Beginning next year, Southwest will require passengers to pay for an extra seat in advance and then request a refund after the fact. This policy has been in effect on paper for some time; however, most…

When it comes to credit card options, we’re living in an amazing age. Selection has never been better, with competitive options across a wide range of price points and reward types. Choosing the right credit card for your specific lifestyle and travel goals can make a huge difference in how many rewards you earn and…

The first U.S. airline to offer free inflight Wi-Fi to all passengers is giving its on-board service a big upgrade. JetBlue on Thursday said it will partner with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to outfit some of its planes with faster connectivity powered by low-Earth-orbit satellites. The move will give JetBlue high-speed on-board internet that uses similar…

United Airlines will add two new routes and beef up schedules on more than 15 others in January. All come in markets served by Spirit Airlines, and that’s no coincidence. United’s move comes just a week after Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in nine months. Spirit’s abrupt return to…

When I learned I would be taking a business trip to a conference in Las Vegas around my husband’s birthday, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to celebrate. I could book a flight for my husband and a couple of additional nights at a hotel, and voila — ready-made birthday weekend. The only problem? Vegas…

Getting “SSSS” on your boarding pass isn’t a mistake — it’s a flag for Secondary Security Screening Selection, which adds extra screening before you fly. Even if you are approved for the time-saving TSA PreCheck program and/or Global Entry, you are not immune from these dreaded letters appearing on your next boarding pass. Here’s what…