Ride-hailing giant Uber unveiled a series of new features Wednesday morning aimed at simplifying group and family rides, among other activations, via its annual product showcase, Go-Get. Regarding families, Uber users can soon set up a family profile to link multiple Uber accounts together, including for teens ages 13 to 17. This allows younger users to order their own…
Marriott out, Hyatt up to bat: The battle over resort fees entered its whack-a-mole phase this week. Just as Marriott settled with Texas and Pennsylvania attorneys general to better disclose resort fees in overall nightly room rates, Hyatt popped up to become the latest hotel company to face a legal battle over the much-maligned practice. Texas Attorney General Ken…
When choosing a hotel, travelers often have to decide between budget-friendly but nondescript accommodations or more quirky, boutique lodgings that come with a higher price tag. Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center, a so-called “micro hotel,” aims to offer the best of both worlds: a trendy vibe for reasonable nightly rates. As a budget-conscious traveler, I’m usually happy…
Qatar Airways to Resume Direct Flights to Auckland, New Zealand in September.
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Last month, Chase launched one of the highest sign-up bonuses it has ever offered on the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. New cardholders can earn 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening. TPG values Chase Ultimate…
Four Seasons Signs Luxurious Residential Project in MacDonald Highlands Near Las Vegas.
Premium credit cards are not new. Both Chase and American Express have offered them for years now. Citi also offered a premium card for several years, though it’s no longer available to new applicants. However, Capital One‘s foray into luxury rewards credit cards is a relative newcomer compared to other banks’ products. The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit…
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” This is just one of the hundreds of “Dollyisms” spoken by the Backwoods Barbie herself, Dolly Parton. Parton certainly has made quite a life for herself. She’s one of the best-selling female music artists of all time, with 10 Grammy awards, two stars on the…
United Gateway Card overview The United Gateway Card is a no-annual-fee airline credit card, ideal for those looking to dip their toes in the United MileagePlus program. Earning 2 miles per dollar on United, gas station and local transit and commuting purchases, both beginners or casual travelers can boost their stash of United miles with this card. Card Rating*:…
A pleasant but persistent voice followed me around for the last couple of weeks, saying, “You really should apply.” It was reminiscent of the scene in “Field of Dreams,” where Kevin Costner’s character keeps hearing a voice admonishing him to “build it and they will come.” After multiple encounters with this persistent suggestion, I decided this 74-year-old had sat…
