While many people think making Japanese friends is nearly impossible due to language barriers, you’ll find it’s actually quite achievable with the right approach! You don’t need to be fluent in Japanese or an expert in cultural etiquette to start building meaningful connections. Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan or hoping to connect with…

Hilton operates thousands of hotels in more than 120 countries and territories globally. Choosing the best of the best is no easy task. How do you comb through the rooms, amenities and myriad other details that make a hotel special to find the ones you should save up your points to experience? If you work…

IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding across the United Kingdom by adding eight properties to its portfolio, from London to Leeds and beyond. According to the hotel group, the eight newly signed hotels will add more than 900 rooms across different IHG brands, including Hotel Indigo and Crowne Plaza. The new hotels build on the…

This week, two major loyalty programs made updates that were not favorable for customers. On Tuesday, Marriott Bonvoy updated its terms and conditions to indicate that members will earn points at a reduced rate and earn no elite night credits at StudioRes properties. Then, on Wednesday, Southwest Rapid Rewards drastically reduced points earnings for select…

Chase Sapphire cardholders, get ready to unwind. If you hold the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, you’re now eligible for a Calm app subscription deal through Chase Offers. Sapphire Reserve cardholders can receive one free year of Calm Premium, while those with the Sapphire Preferred can receive 50% off a one-year subscription….

If you love to travel and want to learn how points and miles could help you pay for your next trip, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great option to start your rewards journey. When you spend on your Venture Rewards card, you’ll earn Capital One miles. This is a valuable currency…

No matter who I’m traveling with, I always seek out hotels that participate in major hotel loyalty programs, so I can earn points and enjoy elite status benefits like room upgrades and late checkout. Aside from that, though, the types of hotels I look for when traveling with my husband and kids can differ vastly…

If you’re looking for the most affordable way to go to Disney World, Disneyland or on a Disney Cruise, you might be asking yourself if Disney’s credit card offerings — the Disney® Visa® Card and the Disney® Premier Visa® Card — are decent options. Both cards earn Disney Rewards Dollars that you can use to…

A luxury Miami-area hotel is set to undergo a major renovation this spring, closing its doors for at least six months in the process. The beachfront Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami will start the renovation process in May when it plans to lay off about 425 hotel employees, according to the Miami Herald, citing a required…

Traveling with teens who might feel they’ve outgrown family vacations can make any trip a challenge. High schoolers often want their own space and the ability to explore freely and enjoy time away from their parents or siblings. A cruise can be one of the best ways to allow teens their freedom without completely sacrificing…