It’s already been a long summer for travelers headed to Europe, and it’s only the first week of July. In March, the EU rolled out its EES biometric entry/exit system, resulting in what can best be described as a chaos-induced headache. Lines have stretched for hours, passengers have missed flights and airports have been pushed…

For a couple of years now, Delta Air Lines has dropped not-so-subtle hints about a future “basic” version of its business- and first-class tickets. Now, it’s here. The Atlanta-based airline on Wednesday announced the launch of three new “basic” fares that will expand the no-frills basic economy concept to its high-end cabins: Delta First Basic…

Luxury safari fans have a new reason to visit Kenya. The JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp has officially opened inside Kenya’s 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve, a private conservancy known for its rhino conservation efforts. The property was one of TPG’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2026 and is now welcoming its first…

Not every great vacation requires taking a week off work. Sometimes all you need is a weekend, a direct flight and the right destination for your perfect getaway. Whether your ideal escape involves hiking through dramatic landscapes, lingering over unforgettable meals, spending time with the kids, snuggling up with your loved one, exploring museums or…

Hilton is launching its 27th brand, Select by Hilton, anchored by a franchise agreement with affordable city chain Yotel, and the partnership is about to go live on July 15. What is Select by Hilton? Hilton first shared news of the new Select brand back in March. Select by Hilton is more of a collection…

One of Miami Beach’s best hotels, the W South Beach, has plans to close later this summer for a major renovation and reflag from Marriott to Hilton. But the hotel isn’t just getting a fresh coat of paint and a new name; it’s getting a whole new personality. Hilton announced via a press release on…

Atmos Rewards and its premium credit card, the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card, are two of my favorite things to come out of the points and miles world in recent years. Atmos Rewards came about after Alaska Airlines merged with Hawaiian Airlines. It largely kept everything I liked about the former Mileage Plan…

When the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) rolled out its most recent update, I was elated by one of the new bonus categories: Vacation homes at select brands* booked directly. I love traveling with family and friends, and many trips are best enjoyed in a vacation home. The Sapphire Preferred now earns…

After a series of devaluations, there is finally some more positive news to report from World of Hyatt, at least if you are among select members. World of Hyatt credit cardholders and mid- and top-tier elites can now book their World of Hyatt free night awards up 13 months in advance, including at desirable hotels…

When I first joined The Points Guy over 15 years ago, we would highlight a different destination every few weeks with our best points, miles and credit card strategies to get there and make the most of a trip. As they say, what’s old is new again, since I’m relaunching The Points Guy’s destination series…