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116-Key Conrad Resort Coming to Portugal’s Algarve Coast in 2027

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Hilton Expands Its Curio Collection with a New Property in the Greek Isles

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February 19, 2026

Hilton Goes to Crete for Its Latest Adults-Only All-Inclusive

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Like to Gamble? – This Latest Move Warrants a Closer Look at Wyndham Rewards

tl;dr – Wyndham just inked a deal to add four casino properties. Wyndham and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma recently signed a deal that will see four casino resort properties join the…

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February 18, 2026

Hilton’s Newest Property in Niseko Makes for Intriguing Ski-In Ski-Out Adventures

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February 18, 2026

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109-Room Six Senses London Set to Open in March with ‘Brand-First-Ever’ Amenity

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February 18, 2026

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Gamers Rejoice – Atari Opening Hotel in Phoenix

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February 18, 2026

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Haircuts Far and Wide: Seeking Out Taper Fades All Over the World

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February 10, 2026

Unwind at This Southern California Wine and Yoga Retreat – Book ASAP and Reserve Your Spot!

January 31, 2026

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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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

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Happy Mardi Gras! Happy Lunar New Year! Ramadan Mubarak! – Enjoy This Gift On Me

tl;dr – A rare triptych of holidays happening today. As three big celebratory holidays converge today with the start of Ramadan, the Lunar New Year, and Fat Tuesday, I wanted to…

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February 17, 2026

Is This the Most Underrated Feature of Any Hotel Room?

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February 13, 2026

Womp Womp – Bumped from Thai Airways First Class, So I Called An Audible

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February 6, 2026

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Popular Airports I Go Out of My Way to Avoid

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January 30, 2026

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

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January 12, 2026

Armani Inks Deal to Open More Hotels in the Coming Years

tl;dr – The fashion brand has plans to expand its global hotel footprint. Armani Group, owner of the fashion brand Armani, has inked a deal with Emirates’ Symphony Group to develop…

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February 18, 2026

Iberia and China Southern Strike Codeshare Partnership to Help Make Madrid a Global Hub

tl;dr – This move strengthens each airline’s network. China Southern Airlines and Iberia have entered into a codeshare partnership. As part of the agreement, each airline’s flight…

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February 17, 2026

Hilton Planning to Launch Yet Two More Brands, Including a Student-Housing Concept – Are We Fatigued Yet?

tl;dr – The other sounds like a soft brand. Recently, a reader by the name of Christian left a comment on an article I wrote about Hilton’s latest new brand – Undergraduate by…

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February 17, 2026

IHG launches “Noted Collection” – A New Premium Conversion Brand

tl;dr – IHG will introduce a new upscale line of hotels. Late last year, I signaled that IHG would be launching a new premium conversion brand that at the time had yet to be named. IHG…

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February 17, 2026

ANA to Introduce New Boeing Aircraft this Summer – 787s and 737s

tl;dr – The 787s will feature the carrier’s new business class product. Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways will introduce new Boeing aircraft this summer, with Boeing planes scheduled…

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February 17, 2026

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Blue Grotto Dreams: Marriott Adds Luxury Collection Property in Capri

tl;dr – A solid addition to Marriott’s Luxury Collection. I’m a fan of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, and recently, some fun properties have joined the portfolio. Another intriguing…

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February 17, 2026

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Marriott Quietly Adds Another Luxury Collection Property in Singapore: Fraser’s House Now Open

tl;dr – The property quietly joined the Marriott portfolio in January. Last month, Marriott welcomed a second Luxury Collection property to its Singapore lineup in as many years. The…

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February 17, 2026

A Ritz-Carlton Yacht Receives First-Ever Forbes Five-Star Rating for a Cruise Ship

tl;dr – A reasonably solid accolade bestowed upon one of the luxury brand’s three ships. Recently, the Ritz-Carlton’s Ilma yacht received a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide.…

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February 17, 2026

116-Key Conrad Resort Coming to Portugal’s Algarve Coast in 2027

Hilton Expands Its Curio Collection with a New Property in the Greek Isles

Hilton Goes to Crete for Its Latest Adults-Only All-Inclusive

Like to Gamble? – This Latest Move Warrants a Closer Look at Wyndham Rewards

116-Key Conrad Resort Coming to Portugal’s Algarve Coast in 2027

Hilton Expands Its Curio Collection with a New Property in the Greek Isles

Hilton Goes to Crete for Its Latest Adults-Only All-Inclusive

Like to Gamble? – This Latest Move Warrants a Closer Look at Wyndham Rewards

Hilton’s Newest Property in Niseko Makes for Intriguing Ski-In Ski-Out Adventures

109-Room Six Senses London Set to Open in March with ‘Brand-First-Ever’ Amenity

Gamers Rejoice – Atari Opening Hotel in Phoenix

Haircuts Far and Wide: Seeking Out Taper Fades All Over the World

Unwind at This Southern California Wine and Yoga Retreat – Book ASAP and Reserve Your Spot!

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

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

Happy Mardi Gras! Happy Lunar New Year! Ramadan Mubarak! – Enjoy This Gift On Me

Is This the Most Underrated Feature of Any Hotel Room?

Womp Womp – Bumped from Thai Airways First Class, So I Called An Audible

Popular Airports I Go Out of My Way to Avoid

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

Armani Inks Deal to Open More Hotels in the Coming Years

Iberia and China Southern Strike Codeshare Partnership to Help Make Madrid a Global Hub

Hilton Planning to Launch Yet Two More Brands, Including a Student-Housing Concept – Are We Fatigued Yet?

IHG launches “Noted Collection” – A New Premium Conversion Brand

ANA to Introduce New Boeing Aircraft this Summer – 787s and 737s

Blue Grotto Dreams: Marriott Adds Luxury Collection Property in Capri

Marriott Quietly Adds Another Luxury Collection Property in Singapore: Fraser’s House Now Open

A Ritz-Carlton Yacht Receives First-Ever Forbes Five-Star Rating for a Cruise Ship

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