With sweeping views of the San Diego Bay, Chula Vista Marina and Coronado in the distance, California’s first-ever Gaylord resort — and one of the biggest hotel builds the West Coast has ever seen — finally opens its doors tomorrow. The $1.3 billion project, developed by RIDA Development and operated by Marriott, joins the Gaylord…

In case you missed it, United Airlines has officially debuted all-new cabins coming to new Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets. The cabin experience, dubbed United Elevated, introduces the Polaris Studio, a business-class-plus experience with more onboard space and an elevated ground experience and service flow, including a caviar appetizer. United is also introducing new Polaris pods…

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has changed dramatically over the years … mainly for the better. While some sweet spots have gone away, new ones have appeared. For example, you can book one-way Virgin Atlantic Upper Class tickets from the U.S. to the U.K. for as little as 23,000 points plus moderate taxes and fees. Likewise,…

Ramon Ymalay, his wife and his daughter had ambitious plans over the holidays last December. They redeemed 487,750 frequent flyer miles for flights on multiple airlines, including Air France, for a round-the-world adventure. They aimed to visit all 12 Disney parks across the globe in just two weeks. For the first two legs of the…

Stepping into Copper Canyon in Silver Spring on Mother’s Day felt like discovering a well-kept secret, a sanctuary of calm amidst what is typically a whirlwind of celebratory brunches and bustling dining rooms. My request for a different kind of Mother’s Day lunch, something a bit more upscale than the usual fair, led me to…

A business credit card can be a powerful tool for small-business owners. Not only does it provide access to a line of credit to help cover everyday expenses, but it also helps keep your business and personal finances separate — something that can save time and stress come tax season. There are plenty of other…

Last week, I made a mistake. I had it all planned out. I was going to jump on a big welcome offer for a credit card I’d been eyeing and have my husband do it, too. The two bonuses we’d earn would be enough to score us business-class tickets home from Europe later this year,…

We love maximizing rewards and taking advantage of all sorts of offers here at TPG. It’s great to see credit card issuers offer unique ways to save on purchases, especially those we were already looking to make. Chase Offers is a great way for cardholders of both Chase debit and credit cards to earn cash…

Airbnb is on a quest to make the homeshare experience more and more like staying at a hotel. Now, 17 years after the service “changed the way people travel,” according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, the company is launching bookable hotel-like services. These revamped Airbnb experiences will allow travelers or locals to explore destinations through…

Make way for Alaska Airlines on the global stage. Nine months after the Seattle-based carrier got government approval to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, I was on board Monday as the two airline brands — now operated by one parent company — worked together to launch nonstop service from Alaska’s Pacific Northwest home base to Tokyo. Touching…