This Maui luxury resort is now part of Marriott — and will soon be a St. Regis

Until quite recently, The Resort at Kapalua Bay, on the northwest shore of Maui, was known as Montage Kapalua Bay, but it has since changed management and dropped its association with Montage International. Now, it has been announced that the high-end Maui resort, in agreement with Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners, is officially part of Marriott…

7 ways to get free or discounted TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear

The partial government shutdown has caused Transportation Security Administration screening lines to grow astronomically in the past month, with some waits topping three hours at busy airports. That’s why now is a great time to think about tools that can speed you through airport security faster. Among them, Clear and TSA PreCheck are the most…

How to transfer IHG points for free to other members

IHG One Rewards members with established accounts can transfer points to other members, but there’s usually a $5 transfer fee per 1,000 points. However, in December 2023, IHG One Rewards began allowing Diamond Elite and IHG Business Rewards members to transfer points to other members without paying transfer fees. Since then, IHG One Rewards has…

Act fast: American Airlines is offering sweet confirmable upgrade deals for August

There is an incredible deal right now for lucky American Airlines AAdvantage elite members who have upgrade certificates to use. You can get confirmed in business class by using a systemwide upgrade certificate if you book premium economy on almost any American flight, but you’ll need to act fast. This incredible offer expires at Midnight…

A trendy Autograph Collection hotel will open next month in the never-opened Thompson Miami Beach

Last year, Hyatt loyalists were shocked to learn that the highly anticipated Thompson Miami Beach would not open, with the announcement coming just weeks ahead of the original Oct. 1, 2025, opening date. Details about what would happen to the nearly finished Miami Beach hotel were hush, and the fate of the trendy property and…

World of Hyatt Business Credit Card review: Full details

World of Hyatt Business Credit Card overview The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (see rates and fees) is a mid-tier hotel credit card that can provide serious value to Hyatt loyalists looking to spend their way toward status perks or unlock a 10% redemption bonus feature. However, there are trade-offs you should consider before…

Breeze makes Costa Rica its newest international destination

Breeze Airways is expanding again. The leisure carrier will begin flying to San Jose in Costa Rica this fall, extending the airline’s route map to Central America for the first time. The Costa Rica route was one of two that Breeze announced on Tuesday. Both are from Tampa International Airport (TPA), which also landed service…