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April 23, 2026

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

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April 23, 2026

Aman to Open Texas Hill Country Resort

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April 23, 2026

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

tl;dr – A mapping of several Aman properties – ratings vs nightly rate. I recently stumbled across a post on Reddit by LuxuryIntel.co that mapped the Aman portfolio on a graph of…

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April 23, 2026

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Southwest Chasing ‘Premium’ With Airport Lounges

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April 23, 2026

IHG and ANA Announced Deepened Loyalty Partnership

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April 22, 2026

Thai Airways Restores Amsterdam Route After 28 Years

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April 21, 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

Musings

These Are the World’s Biggest Hotel Chains

tl;dr – The world’s biggest hotel chains listed by market capitalization. Any surprises? I love me an informative graphic. Here’s a simple one, courtesy of India IPO, that showcases…

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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

Hyatt Traveler Tier Ranks the 150+ Properties They’ve Stayed At: Ratings Incredibly Suspect

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March 11, 2026

Need to Barf? Take Your Pick From These Vintage “Airsickness Bags”

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March 4, 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

Save 15% Hyatt’s Unbound Collection with this (Targeted) Chase Offer – Expires Soon!

tl;dr – This one might only be for World of Hyatt Cardholders. Somehow, I didn’t see this one until the other day, but Chase has a targeted offer with Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. You…

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April 20, 2026

Best Western Formalizes Its Push Into ‘Glamping’ with a New Brand

tl;dr – Best Western adds a new ‘outdoorsy brand’ and an exotic jungle location. Way back in 2024, I compiled a list of the many hybrid-accommodation brands – lodging options…

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April 20, 2026

Sports Illustrated Hotel Chain Continues to Grow – Bayou Bound for its Next Location

tl;dr – This brand is starting to feel a little Graduate-esque. Sports Illustrated Resorts has just announced its newest future location – Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Home to…

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April 20, 2026

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Save $400 on Air France / KLM Purchases with this (Targeted) Amex Offer

tl;dr – A decent offer if you’re planning some big spend with Air France or KLM. Amex recently released a solid offer for Air France and KLM. You can earn a $400 statement credit on…

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April 20, 2026

Hilton Forges Exclusive Agreement with YOTEL

tl;dr – Hilton makes a move in the ‘smart-convenience’ sub-segment of ‘lifestyle’ travel. Hilton recently announced an exclusive franchising deal with YOTEL. As part of the deal, YOTEL…

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April 8, 2026

St. Regis Kapalua Bay to Debut in 2027, But Resort Bookable Through Marriott Now

tl;dr – This is a conversion of an existing property. Marriott recently reached an agreement to bring The Resort at Kapalua Bay into its portfolio. The property will debut as a St.…

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April 8, 2026

Emirate and Marriott Partner to Open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge

tl;dr – The first-ever Ritz-Carlton Lodge is set to debut in 2026. A few months ago, Emirates and Marriott entered into an agreement to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge…

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April 8, 2026

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

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

Aman to Open Texas Hill Country Resort

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

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

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

Aman to Open Texas Hill Country Resort

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

Southwest Chasing ‘Premium’ With Airport Lounges

IHG and ANA Announced Deepened Loyalty Partnership

Thai Airways Restores Amsterdam Route After 28 Years

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

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

Hyatt Traveler Tier Ranks the 150+ Properties They’ve Stayed At: Ratings Incredibly Suspect

Need to Barf? Take Your Pick From These Vintage “Airsickness Bags”

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

Save 15% Hyatt’s Unbound Collection with this (Targeted) Chase Offer – Expires Soon!

Best Western Formalizes Its Push Into ‘Glamping’ with a New Brand

Sports Illustrated Hotel Chain Continues to Grow – Bayou Bound for its Next Location

Save $400 on Air France / KLM Purchases with this (Targeted) Amex Offer

Hilton Forges Exclusive Agreement with YOTEL

St. Regis Kapalua Bay to Debut in 2027, But Resort Bookable Through Marriott Now

Emirate and Marriott Partner to Open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge

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