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…

JetBlue Airways seemingly thinks that the path to profitability lies in the Sunshine State. The New York-based carrier announced on Thursday a major expansion across Florida, Central America and the Caribbean, including 14 new and resuming routes to places like Vero Beach, Daytona Beach and Liberia, Costa Rica. You’ll find the full list of new…

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card overview The no-annual-fee Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card offers the same versatile redemption options as its sister cards, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card — but with a lower rewards rate and fewer perks. The miles earned on…

After years without adding a new destination, Southwest Airlines just announced its second new city in as many months. Southwest will land at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) near Knoxville, Tennessee, next spring as part of a 14-route expansion. In addition to four new routes to TYS, the Dallas-based carrier will add 10 new routes from…

This has been a big point of frustration among Google Flights users for years, and now there’s a fix. Google just introduced the ability to filter out basic economy fares in its search results. This should make it far easier for travelers to easily compare prices without wondering whether they’re viewing a restrictive, no-frills ticket….

Two of the New York City region’s largest airports are getting new nonstop flights to Bermuda. Leisure airline BermudAir will land at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in October, shifting to the city’s main airports from the northern suburbs. The Bermuda-based carrier that offers signature dark and stormy cocktails onboard will…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) rolled out the card’s best-ever welcome bonus alongside a major refresh. Now is your last chance to earn a 100,000-point bonus, plus a $500 Chase Travel℠ credit after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. TPG has learned that this offer will…

The Southwest Rapid Rewards loyalty program may not have the same elite perks you’ll find with other airlines, but it still offers good value. Two notable advantages are the program’s lack of blackout dates for award redemptions and the incredible Companion Pass benefit, allowing you to bring a companion on paid and award flights for…