As a frequent user of the IHG One Rewards program, I often redeem IHG points for stays. Luckily, IHG periodically offers buy points promotions that let me boost my account balance. However, you don’t always want to buy IHG points during a buy points sale if you’re looking for the best deal. Instead, you’ll typically…

If you’ve ever seen the back of a cruise ship and wondered why it bears the name of a seemingly random city, you’re not alone. That city represents the country in which the ship is registered. But, with cruisers from the United States making up the largest number of passengers in the global cruise market,…

This story has been updated with new information. These days, the newest business-class cabins feature lie-flat seats in private pods with sliding doors. While these products have now become mainstream — in the U.S., American, Delta and JetBlue all offer or have announced fully enclosed business-class suites — it wasn’t long ago that sliding doors…

Freshly opened after years of planning, Park Hyatt London River Thames is a stunning addition to the London hotel scene and a great option for those who love the Park Hyatt brand. A work trip to the Big Smoke in November had me eager to experience this hotel — which was on TPG’s list of…

Attention, points and miles enthusiasts: Finnair Plus is offering a discount of up to 50% when you buy Avios between now and Nov. 20, 2024. Not only is this a great value, but since Avios are the shared loyalty currency of several frequent flyer programs, buying them could open up a variety of redemption opportunities….

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United Airlines is revamping its onboard experience with the debut of redesigned amenity kits. The Chicago-based carrier will start offering newly designed kits across its Polaris business-class cabin beginning in mid-November, as detailed in an internal memo and confirmed by an airline spokesperson. The kits, designed in partnership with wellness brand Therabody, are shaped in…

It might not officially be Black Friday until Nov. 28, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a head start on the deal hunting. Target is currently getting ahead of the curve and holding its own early Black Friday sale. The retailer has also brought back its daily deals and introduced new weeklong deals for…

With 2025 quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to check your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan frequent flyer mileage balance, calculate your travel earnings for the remainder of the year and pinpoint which elite status tier you will qualify for before Dec. 31, 2024. If you think you might not hit your goal before the…

Savvy cruisers have a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to saving money on cruise fares — because the less they spend, the more often they can cruise. But there’s one thing repeat cruisers often do that many newbies don’t even know exists as a money-saving option. The trick? Booking a future cruise…