Editor’s note: This story has been updated. Whether you’re a coffee addict or a seasonal sipper, chances are you’re swiping your credit card (or, hopefully, scanning your digital gift card) at Starbucks pretty regularly. The ability to stack credit card rewards and Starbucks Rewards Stars on each purchase can help ease the pain of the premium prices that likely…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. At first glance (and for the uninitiated), credit card annual fees can induce sticker shock. But upon further inspection, some of the perks and benefits embedded within specific cards can more than make up for the initial yearly investment. Take The Platinum Card® from American Express, for…
United Airlines is closing in on a major milestone. In just a few short months, every single international wide-body jet will feature the airline’s Polaris business-class pods. The final fleet to receive the Polaris cabins, the Boeing 767-400ER, is finally undergoing a nose-to-tail retrofit project that includes an all-new onboard experience. United’s Boeing 767-400 retrofit project United operates 16…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. When considering your next credit card, it’s best to first look at your wallet and see if you can build a strategy around what you’ve already got. It’s beneficial to have many points with one credit card issuer, rather than a handful of points with each different…
Emirates Offers Free Night at 5-Star Hotel to Premium Passengers.
“Don’t poke the bear.” That’s the warning that United Airlines is seemingly sending to Alaska Airlines. Over the weekend, United added a fourth daily frequency beginning June 2 on its route from Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., to San Diego International Airport (SAN), as first seen in Cirium schedules. Instead of flying a Boeing 737 as it…
“It doesn’t get better than this” kept running through my head during my stay at Six Senses Yao Noi near Phuket, Thailand. Six Senses’ style of rustic, sustainability-friendly luxury isn’t for everyone. But I enjoy it and appreciate that IHG is continuing to integrate more Six Senses properties into IHG One Rewards. InterContinental Ambassadors also get extra perks at…
When you sail on a Disney cruise, everyone gets access to included food, good service and great entertainment. But there’s a class of cabins and guests that get a little bit of extra pixie dust — Disney Cruise Line concierge guests. Disney Cruise Line sits toward the pricier end of the cruising spectrum, even in the most basic of…
My family is usually itching to get away from home by the time spring break rolls around. After an extended break during the holidays, the first few months of the new year tend to drag on rather slowly, not to mention that the weather keeps us pent up indoors more than we would like. Related: TPG’s guide to packing…
Costas Spiliadis, Nobu and Mich Turner tell us about their new restaurants
