In September 2022, we saw the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card increase its annual fee to $650 (see rates and fees) and swap its simple-to-use annual Marriott Bonvoy credits for monthly dining credits. While the amount of the annual benefit remained the same — up to $300 in statement credits per calendar year —…

Quick take: Korean Air’s Prestige Suites 2.0 business-class seats have all the current technological bells and whistles. Now we just have to wait for their doors to actually close. Pros Sleek suites with doors that will eventually close. Tasty inflight dining, including meals you can order ahead of time. Great entertainment options on a huge…

Lots of cardholders have a large stash of miles saved up, along with companion passes and airline vouchers. One of the vouchers that we get a lot of questions about is the $125 American Airlines flight discount from the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®. This is a pretty valuable perk that doesn’t…

In 2023, we learned that the former Trump International Hotel in Waikiki would reflag under LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties that has a small but growing presence. Last year, the Honolulu property joined Hilton Honors as Ka La’i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, with the expectation of a sweeping…

Beyoncé’s country-cool “Cowboy Carter” album took home Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Now, the star is set to take the twangy album on tour, “16 Carriages” and all. Marriott Bonvoy is serving as the official hotel partner of the “Cowboy Carter Tour.” As such, Marriott Bonvoy members have a chance to…

At first glance, the Disney® Visa® Card (see rates and fees) and the Disney® Premier Visa® Card (see rates and fees) may appear to be only for Disney superfans, but anyone who has a Disney vacation on the calendar or makes frequent Disney-related purchases can potentially benefit from the discounts, the perks and — most…

Choosing a hotel in New York City is never an easy task, but for World of Hyatt loyalists, it just got a little easier: The James NoMad, a boutique hotel in one of the city’s most stylish neighborhoods, is transitioning into the Hotel Seville NoMad under Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. TPG was exclusively told that the…

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will open its first-ever property in Japan this summer and is now taking reservations for the Tokyo hotel. The Fairmont Tokyo, which is set to open July 1, will house 217 rooms and suites high in the sky on floors 36 through 42 (with the lobby on the 35th floor), Fairmont…

Fresh off of a glitzy reveal of its new long-haul first-class suites, Air France is announcing an upgrade for its international business class — one that should mean a better night’s sleep on flights to and from the French capital. The Paris-based carrier is partnering with a luxury hotel brand on new mattress pads for…

United Airlines MileagePlus program offers some great redemption options on United and partner airlines. United’s Star Alliance membership allows you to earn and redeem miles on Air Canada, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and more. Not only is the airline loyalty program free to join, but United miles never expire. Even if you don’t regularly earn or…