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Amex Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Hilton Honors

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April 28, 2026

Hyatt’s Most Exciting Upcoming Project Will Soon Provide a (Tasty) Sneak Preview

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April 27, 2026

Minor Hotels’ Anantara Joins the ‘Cruising Game’ – Offering a Luxurious Bangkok River Adventure

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April 26, 2026

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Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé Finally Opens in One of Africa’s Tallest Skyscrapers

tl;dr – After several delays, the property has finally opened its doors. Last July, I wrote about Hilton’s plans to debut a Waldorf Astoria in Morocco, in the Rabat-Salé corridor. That…

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April 26, 2026

Apparently, People Love this Fairfield Inn…

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April 25, 2026

Hyatt Quietly Adds Downtown Charleston Hotel to JDV but Really Just Rebrands a Hyatt House

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April 25, 2026

Hyatt Releases Its Annual Award Category Changes: I’m Over It

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April 24, 2026

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Exclusive: Marriott Won’t Stop Opening Safari Lodges – Kinara, a Luxury Collection Safari Camp, Masai Mara Opening June 2026

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March 13, 2026

Marriott Makes It Easier to Know Which of Its Properties Have Overwater Bungalows

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March 11, 2026

Trouble on the Slopes: Hilton’s Plans for Its Latest Park City Ski Hotel Looking Kinda Dicey

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March 11, 2026

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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Check Your Hyatt Account for Targeted Free Night Award Offers

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April 21, 2026

Have Global Entry and Got a New Passport? – Don’t Forget to Do This

April 20, 2026

Marriott Increases ‘Top-Off’ Limit on Free Night Awards

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April 7, 2026

Rove Offering 50% Transfer Bonus With Japan Airlines

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March 22, 2026

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Japan Will Kick Off Golden Week Next Week – What Is It and What to Expect?

tl;dr – It’s technically four ‘holidays’ in one. This year, Japan will celebrate Golden Week from April 29, 2026, to May 6, 2026. Golden Week is a celebration of four national…

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April 23, 2026

Here are the ‘Gems’ of the Aman Portfolio, According to One Chart

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April 23, 2026

These Are the World’s Biggest Hotel Chains

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April 20, 2026

Unclaimed Baggage Releases Its Top 10 Find of 2025

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April 7, 2026

This is How Long the Lines at MSY Are

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March 25, 2026

Ethiopia is Building a $12 Billion Airport to Become a Global Leader in Connectivity

tl;dr – The country has big ambitions to win a share of the region’s connecting traffic. In January, Ethiopia broke ground on Africa’s most ambitious airport project to date – a…

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April 24, 2026

These Are The Best Bars In North America for 2026

tl;dr – A few newcomers to the list and several mainstays. The World’s 50 Best just released its North America’s 50 Best Bars 2026 list, which you can view here. It seems…

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April 24, 2026

Save on Your Next Vacation Rental with this (Targeted) Amex Offer for Wander

tl;dr – A new Amex merchant offer where you can save $300 at your next Wander stay. Amex recently dropped a new merchant offer with Wander, a provider of luxury vacation homes. You can…

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April 23, 2026

Aman to Open Texas Hill Country Resort

tl;dr – There is not yet a date as to when the property will debut. Earlier, I wrote about the ‘gems’ of the Aman portfolio, according to at least one post I found on Reddit. Well, in…

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April 23, 2026

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Southwest Chasing ‘Premium’ With Airport Lounges

tl;dr – The airline previously announced a lounge in Honolulu, but will follow mainland locations as well. If you even remotely follow airline or travel news, you likely know that…

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April 23, 2026

IHG and ANA Announced Deepened Loyalty Partnership

tl;dr – The link-up includes dual points accrual, IHG loyalty recognition for Mileage Club members, and two-way point exchange. IHG Hotels & Resorts and All Nippon Airways Co.…

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April 22, 2026

Thai Airways Restores Amsterdam Route After 28 Years

tl;dr – Another option for enjoying Thai Airways’ business class to and from Europe. Thai Airways recently announced the restoration of a long-lost route – Bangkok to…

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April 21, 2026

Save $100 on Noble House Hotels & Resorts with This (Targeted) Amex Offer

tl;dr – Simple savings on boutique luxury at Noble House Hotels & Resorts. American Express recently refreshed its merchant offers, and there’s a new one with Noble House Hotels…

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April 21, 2026

Amex Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Hilton Honors

Hyatt’s Most Exciting Upcoming Project Will Soon Provide a (Tasty) Sneak Preview

Minor Hotels’ Anantara Joins the ‘Cruising Game’ – Offering a Luxurious Bangkok River Adventure

Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé Finally Opens in One of Africa’s Tallest Skyscrapers

Amex Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Hilton Honors

Hyatt’s Most Exciting Upcoming Project Will Soon Provide a (Tasty) Sneak Preview

Minor Hotels’ Anantara Joins the ‘Cruising Game’ – Offering a Luxurious Bangkok River Adventure

Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé Finally Opens in One of Africa’s Tallest Skyscrapers

Apparently, People Love this Fairfield Inn…

Hyatt Quietly Adds Downtown Charleston Hotel to JDV but Really Just Rebrands a Hyatt House

Hyatt Releases Its Annual Award Category Changes: I’m Over It

Exclusive: Marriott Won’t Stop Opening Safari Lodges – Kinara, a Luxury Collection Safari Camp, Masai Mara Opening June 2026

Marriott Makes It Easier to Know Which of Its Properties Have Overwater Bungalows

Trouble on the Slopes: Hilton’s Plans for Its Latest Park City Ski Hotel Looking Kinda Dicey

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

Check Your Hyatt Account for Targeted Free Night Award Offers

Have Global Entry and Got a New Passport? – Don’t Forget to Do This

Marriott Increases ‘Top-Off’ Limit on Free Night Awards

Rove Offering 50% Transfer Bonus With Japan Airlines

Japan Will Kick Off Golden Week Next Week – What Is It and What to Expect?

Here are the ‘Gems’ of the Aman Portfolio, According to One Chart

These Are the World’s Biggest Hotel Chains

Unclaimed Baggage Releases Its Top 10 Find of 2025

This is How Long the Lines at MSY Are

Ethiopia is Building a $12 Billion Airport to Become a Global Leader in Connectivity

These Are The Best Bars In North America for 2026

Save on Your Next Vacation Rental with this (Targeted) Amex Offer for Wander

Aman to Open Texas Hill Country Resort

Southwest Chasing ‘Premium’ With Airport Lounges

IHG and ANA Announced Deepened Loyalty Partnership

Thai Airways Restores Amsterdam Route After 28 Years

Save $100 on Noble House Hotels & Resorts with This (Targeted) Amex Offer

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