Hotels change hands all the time, but ownership and operation of a property shouldn’t affect an existing booking — right? Unfortunately, we’re seeing the opposite unfold before our eyes this week. As Hyatt’s acquisition of Playa Resorts & Hotels enters its final stages, Hilton Honors members are facing last-minute cancellations for reservations booked using Hilton…

A few years back, Chase rounded out its business card line by introducing the no-annual-fee Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees), the perfect complement to the no-annual-fee Ink Business Cash® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the higher-end Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees). Even if you already…

June 13, 2025 • 2 min read You can earn 500 World of Hyatt points per Peloton ride this summer The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards,…

I caught the travel bug early when my parents moved our family from Sydney to Seattle for a year at the age of ten. I remember being fascinated by how far we’d traveled — and how long I’d sat in economy class. My passion for travel, partly inspired by periods studying and working abroad in…

American Airlines is changing how upgrades with miles work. Unfortunately, based on our first look, this appears to be a devaluation in most instances. Similar to what United announced a few weeks ago for its program, the American Airlines mileage upgrade award chart is also going away. Instead, it’s being replaced with instant upgrades, already…

When I saw the recent news that Emirates had decided to restrict first-class awards to elite Platinum, Gold and Silver members of its Emirates Skywards loyalty program, I thought my dream of flying this aspirational product with onboard bars, showers and unlimited caviar was over. I have never held, and will likely never hold, any…

If you wish you had a fairy godmother who could help you book dining reservations at Disney World and Disneyland, consider your wish granted. Disney is in the process of updating its dining reservation system to simplify planning your next trip. You may already see these changes on the Disneyland and Walt Disney World websites…

A growing number of consumers are forgoing credit card rewards in favor of buy now, pay later financing options for their purchases. According to a study by C+R Research, more than half of online shoppers surveyed said they prefer programs such as PayPal Credit, Afterpay and Affirm over traditional credit cards, and a surprising 38%…

If you’ve been searching for an adults-only summertime escape, you’ve got one more property to add to your list: Secrets Baby Beach Aruba. Located on Baby Beach Bay near the town of San Nicolas, the adults-only, all-inclusive resort marks Hyatt’s first Inclusive Collection property in Aruba. Related: The best Secrets Resorts & Spas for a…

Disney knows how to celebrate a holiday, but few theme park celebrations compare with Halloween Time at Disneyland in Southern California. From the giant Mickey pumpkin head in the center of Town Square in Disneyland Park to the Headless Horseman statue menacing guests entering Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure Park, the resort goes all-out…