Set in the heart of one of the most romantic cities in Europe, W Florence — featured on our list of the most exciting hotel openings for 2025 — officially opened its doors on Tuesday. The historic property, formerly the Grand Hotel Majestic, now boasts 119 guest rooms, including 16 suites and a penthouse, according…

The Emirates Skywards frequent flyer program has taken another hit. American Express Membership Rewards members are seeing a notice on their transfer pages about a change in the transfer ratio to Emirates miles … and it is not for the better. Effective Sept. 16, the Emirates Skywards transfer ratio will drop from 1:1 to 5:4….

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) just underwent significant changes, but Chase also brought back a popular promotion for cardholders. This promotion gives eligible cardholders Gold Elite status in the Marriott Bonvoy program for three months, with the opportunity to secure this status through February 2027. Here’s what you should know about this…

Delta Air Lines is making some noteworthy updates to its network. To start, the Atlanta-based carrier is making two big adjustments in New York City, where it’s paring back service on two of its newest routes before they even launch. Delta no longer plans to fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Memphis…

If you’re a Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) cardholder, you might be familiar with The Edit, Chase’s premium collection of more than 1,000 properties bookable via Chase Travel℠. If you haven’t explored what you can reserve with The Edit, take a peek. Some of the properties are pricey — like Chilean desert oasis…

I know the feeling all too well. You’ve just landed at the airport and are patiently waiting at the baggage belt as all the other travelers from your flight collect their luggage and leave. Eventually, the belt stops spinning, and reality hits: Your bag is lost or delayed. Or perhaps your bag does arrive, but…

Since I write about points, miles and credit cards, the topic of annual fees often comes up with friends and family. I’ve been surprised to hear how many people avoid — and, in some cases, completely exclude — cards with annual fees. “I’ve heard many people say, “Why would I pay to have a credit…

It’s big news at The Points Guy when World of Hyatt does anything to grow its reach across the globe — and it’s been happening a lot lately. World of Hyatt is one of our favorite hotel loyalty programs, and an expansion can sometimes create exciting new opportunities to earn and redeem points. At the…

Hilton is calling crowd-weary travelers back to the Caribbean with the opening of Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort. The newest member of Hilton’s Curio Collection, the property is in the lesser-known coastal town of Miches, about 90 minutes north of Punta Cana. It marks the first all-inclusive Curio Collection property, part of the Hilton…

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is a mid-tier card with a $350 annual fee (see rates and fees). When annual fees reach the $300-plus mark, you start to question whether the benefits and perks make the fee worthwhile. So, let’s dive in and see if the Delta Platinum Amex is worth its annual…