On September 4, 2024, Emirates announced an expansion of its premium spirits and beer offerings. Known for its unlimited champagne, the ultra-expensive Hennessy Paradis Cognac, and an exclusive partnership with the company behind Moët Champagne, the Dubai-based airline continuously elevates...

Qatar Airways is renowned for providing one of the world’s top business class experiences, offering a leading combination of exceptional hard and soft products. Now, the airline is raising the bar even further by enhancing the soft product to nearly first-class...

In late 2022, Lufthansa's Miles & More program entered the business of selling miles, and the story behind it is quite interesting. Lufthansa has just launched its latest promotion on purchasing miles, offering the potential for good value, especially since this is a points currency that can be difficult...

Wyndham Rewards has just launched a new promotion on purchased points, which might appeal to some members. We'll cover the details, but keep in mind, we only recommend buying points if you have a specific redemption in mind...

Air Canada Aeroplan members with elite status now have a new way to redeem their points. While it's worth noting, this option may not be the most efficient use of points. Air Canada Aeroplan members who hold elite status can now transfer...

Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer program has launched a Global Redemption Sale, offering a 25% discount on award tickets across a variety of routes, with an extended travel period. This is the first time we've seen this offer in nearly a year, making it a great...

Best Western Rewards, the loyalty program of Best Western Hotels, is offering an exciting promotion. Members who register for this promotion can earn double points for every eligible stay completed between September 3 and November 18, 2024. However, you must first register to take...

If you're looking to purchase Finnair Avios with a bonus, good news! Until September 18, 2024, you can buy Avios with a 50% bonus. Since Finnair adopted Avios as its currency in early 2024, this promotion also allows you to purchase...

Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards program has introduced a new promotion on purchasing points. While buying points strategically can sometimes offer value, it feels strange for a revenue-based frequent flyer program like Southwest to sell points, especially given its structure...

As the site boutiquetraveler.com reported, Hyatt has unveiled a new partnership with luxury glamping brand Under Canvas, integrating the brand’s 13 outdoor resorts into our World of Hyatt loyalty program. This new alliance allows World of Hyatt members to book their stays at Under Canvas camps and...

Since early 2024, Miles & More has transitioned to using points instead of miles to determine status levels. These points are calculated based on continental regions, which mostly align with geographical continents, though there are some variations—such as Lufthansa treating North Africa as part of...

A new Hyatt property that we’ve been anticipating for quite some time has just opened. While this may be of particular interest to us more than the average person, we’ll cover it anyway…

Vietnam Airlines’ frequent flyer program is currently offering a paid status match for all tiers of the Lotusmiles program. Prices start at $99 for Titanium status, while a Platinum match costs $299...

For many U.S. residents, traveling to Asia—and even further to Australia—can be quite the journey. This makes selecting the right accommodation essential for a successful trip. While this list by Fodor only scratches the surface of the diverse and expansive hotel offerings in this vast region, each of these options guarantees...

Plans have just been announced for another Park Hyatt location, and we’re very excited about it. However, patience will be required. Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd., to open the Park Hyatt Sapporo in 2029...

Qatar Airways Privilege Club is once again offering a promotion for purchasing Avios. For current purchases, a bonus of up to 50% is granted. At best, this can yield a price of 1.50 USD cents per Avios, which is not far from the previous best price. If purchased at...

Where the Empire State Building proudly stands today, there once stood a hotel that opened about 130 years ago. This hotel was the original Waldorf Astoria, which was demolished in 1929 to make way for the iconic...

Scandinavian Airlines' upcoming transition to the SkyTeam alliance is approaching quickly, with August 31 being SAS's last day in the Star Alliance. Starting September 1, their new partners will include Air France, KLM, and others. An interesting development was mentioned as a side note in today's SAS newsletter...

We can’t say we’re terribly surprised, but Delta Air Lines is significantly scaling back its German network. Late last year, the airline cut service to one German airport, and now the airline is discontinuing service to another…

Anantara was founded in 2001 with the opening of its first luxury hotel in the coastal town of Hua Hin, Thailand. Today, the portfolio includes over 50 properties worldwide, where they showcase their warm, Thai-inspired hospitality. Nestled in the Balinese jungle, Ubud is already home to several renowned...