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February 8, 2026

Hilton to Unveil Undergraduate by Hilton – A Second Portfolio of College Town Hotels

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February 5, 2026

Hilton Launches the Apartment Collection Taking Aim at the ApartHotel Segment

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February 4, 2026

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418-Room JW Marriott Coming to Louisville, Kentucky

tl;dr – A sizable JW will open in Kentucky’s largest city. Expected in 2027, the JW Marriott Louisville will be a rebirth of the city’s Fifth Third and with its promised sweeping views…

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February 3, 2026

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Marriott Bringing Its Ritz-Carlton Brand to Saigon

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February 2, 2026

China to Ban Tesla-style Hidden Door Handles – Please Let This Be the Start of Something Bigger

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February 1, 2026

Avelo Launches New Credit Card Backed By Cardless

January 28, 2026

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This is What Post-Game In-Flight Dining Looks Like for an NFL Team

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January 1, 2026

Checking in on Blackbeard’s 2025 Predictions – How’d I Do?

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December 31, 2025

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A Cheat Sheet to Help You Maximize Your PTO in 2026

December 30, 2025

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The Man Who Holed Up in a Hotel Room for Two Years? – This is the Shape He Left the Room In (VIDEO)

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December 29, 2025

Here’s How to Easily View Which Marriott Hotels Are in A Given Locale

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December 27, 2025

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Review: The Ritz-Carlton Nikko: The Best Ritz-Carlton in the World

December 15, 2025

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Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 6) – Business Class to South America for $1200?

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December 5, 2025

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 8) – Qatar Airways QSuites for $1000? YESSIR – Here’s How..

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December 5, 2025

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JetBlue’s Super Fast and Efficient Points Pool: Here’s How to Share Your TrueBlue Points with Other Members

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January 4, 2026

With a Little Bit of Luck, This Tip Could Help You Get The Cash Refund You Want Instead of a Travel Credit

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January 4, 2026

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Cool Tip: Here’s How To Easily Find All The Merchant Offers On Your Credit Cards (And On the Cards You Don’t Have Too)

January 2, 2026

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The One Travel “Hack” Every Frequent (or even Semi-Frequent) Traveler Needs

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January 2, 2026

Musings

Almost 5 Cents Per Point For Redemptions at Hyatt Resort?…You May Want to Think Twice

tl;dr – Sounds like this resort has some things to figure out. Hyatt’s Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa officially opened on June 1, 2025, and many folks, all-inclusive…

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January 12, 2026

Women Showcases Awkward In-Flight Wedding on TikTok

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January 12, 2026

My 2026 Predictions for Points, Miles, Loyalty, and Travel

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January 10, 2026

American Airlines Has the Dirtiest Water of All Major US Airlines – Here’s How the Other Rank

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January 8, 2026

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My 2026 Elite Status Plans: To Chase Loyalty or Just Chill?

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January 6, 2026

Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti Launch Codeshare Partnership to Help Get Travelers to Their Bucket-List Destinations

tl;dr – tbh, this feels long overdue. Two of Polynesia’s key carriers have recently entered into a partnership, which should significantly enhance travelers’ connectivity from the…

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January 27, 2026

IHG Will Bring the Six Senses Camp Korongo to Southern Utah in 2029

tl;dr – IHG continues to grow its top-tier luxury brand. In the past, I’ve covered the planned proliferation of the Six Senses brand, with the luxury brand’s…

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January 23, 2026

Capital One to Buy Brex for $5.15 Billion

tl;dr – Capital One strikes again with another value acquisition. Big news in the credit card and tech worlds today, as Capital One Bank has announced it will buy Brex for $5.15 in a…

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January 22, 2026

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Cool: The World’s First ‘Combi’ 737-800NG Takes to the Air

tl;dr – The first 737-800NG plane that will carry both passengers and cargo has taken to the skies. Air Inuit recently introduced the world’s first 737-800NG combi plane into service.…

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January 21, 2026

Yet Another Luxury Hotel Brand On the High Seas – Corinthia Yacht Club

tl;dr – This boutique hotel brand offers a unique model for your luxury water adventures. I maintain a list of many (all?) of the luxury hotel chains that have extended their brands to…

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January 19, 2026

Corinthia Set to Debut Its First Property in Rome

tl;dr – A new luxury hotel in Rome. Boutique luxury hotel chain Corinthia will open its first property in Italy, in none other than the Eternal City, Rome. Located within the Campo…

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January 18, 2026

Save on Budget Rental Car with this Amex Offer

tl;dr – Some easy savings on your next road trip in a rental. Amex recently refreshed some of its merchant offers, and there’s a new one with Budget Rental Car, where you can save $40…

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January 17, 2026

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Save $200 on Your Purchase of $800 at Langham Hotels (Targeted Amex Offer)

tl;dr – An offer for easy savings at Langham properties in the US or London. Amex released a slew of new offers the other day, and there’s a deal with Langham Hotels: Note that this…

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January 16, 2026

Just 3 Spaces Left at this Southern California Retreat – Book By Tuesday!

Hilton to Unveil Undergraduate by Hilton – A Second Portfolio of College Town Hotels

Hilton Launches the Apartment Collection Taking Aim at the ApartHotel Segment

418-Room JW Marriott Coming to Louisville, Kentucky

Just 3 Spaces Left at this Southern California Retreat – Book By Tuesday!

Hilton to Unveil Undergraduate by Hilton – A Second Portfolio of College Town Hotels

Hilton Launches the Apartment Collection Taking Aim at the ApartHotel Segment

418-Room JW Marriott Coming to Louisville, Kentucky

Marriott Bringing Its Ritz-Carlton Brand to Saigon

China to Ban Tesla-style Hidden Door Handles – Please Let This Be the Start of Something Bigger

Avelo Launches New Credit Card Backed By Cardless

This is What Post-Game In-Flight Dining Looks Like for an NFL Team

Checking in on Blackbeard’s 2025 Predictions – How’d I Do?

A Cheat Sheet to Help You Maximize Your PTO in 2026

The Man Who Holed Up in a Hotel Room for Two Years? – This is the Shape He Left the Room In (VIDEO)

Here’s How to Easily View Which Marriott Hotels Are in A Given Locale

Review: The Ritz-Carlton Nikko: The Best Ritz-Carlton in the World

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 6) – Business Class to South America for $1200?

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 8) – Qatar Airways QSuites for $1000? YESSIR – Here’s How..

With a Little Bit of Luck, This Tip Could Help You Get The Cash Refund You Want Instead of a Travel Credit

Cool Tip: Here’s How To Easily Find All The Merchant Offers On Your Credit Cards (And On the Cards You Don’t Have Too)

The One Travel “Hack” Every Frequent (or even Semi-Frequent) Traveler Needs

Almost 5 Cents Per Point For Redemptions at Hyatt Resort?…You May Want to Think Twice

Women Showcases Awkward In-Flight Wedding on TikTok

My 2026 Predictions for Points, Miles, Loyalty, and Travel

American Airlines Has the Dirtiest Water of All Major US Airlines – Here’s How the Other Rank

My 2026 Elite Status Plans: To Chase Loyalty or Just Chill?

Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti Launch Codeshare Partnership to Help Get Travelers to Their Bucket-List Destinations

IHG Will Bring the Six Senses Camp Korongo to Southern Utah in 2029

Capital One to Buy Brex for $5.15 Billion

Cool: The World’s First ‘Combi’ 737-800NG Takes to the Air

Yet Another Luxury Hotel Brand On the High Seas – Corinthia Yacht Club

Corinthia Set to Debut Its First Property in Rome

Save on Budget Rental Car with this Amex Offer

Save $200 on Your Purchase of $800 at Langham Hotels (Targeted Amex Offer)

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