In 2022, Choice Hotels began its Sweet Spot Rewards promotion. This promotion lets Choice Privileges members enjoy discounted award nights at featured hotels during certain stay periods. The featured hotels and stay dates change every few months, but the current discounts and property list are available for stays through Jan. 31. The current set of…

For a limited time, Chase is running a special offer for signing up for one of its most popular cash-back credit cards. Since mid-October, the Chase Freedom Unlimited has been offering new cardholders double cash back earned in the first year. Chase will automatically match all the cash back you’ve earned in the first 12…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Platinum Card® from American Express overview While it has a high annual fee, The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the top premium travel rewards cards on the market. As a cardmember, you’ll earn valuable Membership Rewards points,…

One of the biggest stories in the cruise world over the past couple of decades has been the arrival of a new generation of superlarge, superswanky cruise ship suites that are chock-full of every sort of upscale feature and amenity you could imagine. They are sights to behold. Some of the biggest of these cruise…

Las Vegas is getting a shiny, towering new hotel when the highly anticipated Fontainebleau Las Vegas — a project years in the making — finally opens its doors Dec. 13. And with it comes an all-new loyalty program for people looking to play or stay at the new 67-floor resort on the north end of…

Opened in June 2022 by the family-owned Paspaley Group, Australia’s oldest pearling company, it’s no wonder the Wall Street Hotel gleams like a jewel in Manhattan’s Financial District. Its inviting Lounge on Pearl Street cocktail bar beckons passersby in from the street and the playful, harbor-inspired decor in its sophisticated rooms set it apart from…

United’s MileagePlus program has undergone significant changes. Earlier this year, United increased award prices by up to 122% on some routes without notice. United also launched Money + Miles, which allows MileagePlus members to redeem miles at an underwhelming 1 cent apiece toward cash airfare. Despite these unfavorable program changes, one valuable feature of the…

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It’s no secret that shopping during the holiday season can net you the best savings since stores typically offer Black Friday sales and additional seasonal sales. But did you know that you can save even more money? There are several ways you can save money with online shopping by maximizing shopping portals, promo codes and…

Celebrity Cruises drink packages give you the freedom to enjoy both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages during your cruise without worrying about the tab. Adding a beverage package to your cruise moves your vacation one step closer to an all-inclusive experience that stops the day-to-day nickel and diming for every soda, bottle of water and glass…