One of the most annoying expenses among travelers is hotel fees. This is the additional amount a hotel charges you to stay at the property over the room rate. The …
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When news broke that The Venetian and Palazzo resorts would be joining the World of Hyatt program, the travel community buzzed with excitement. These properties on the Las Vegas Strip …
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We’re all familiar with consumer travel loyalty programs—those that let you earn points for flights, hotel stays, car rentals, and more, which you can redeem for future travel. But did …
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Update (2026): Hyatt has mentioned this project again and is now referencing a possible 2026 opening for the Hyatt Centric Reykjavík. However, there’s still no confirmed opening date — and …
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When you have a morning flight or a layover, deciding where to stay—near the airport or in the city—can feel like a puzzle. My answer to this common question? “It …
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I’ve never done it personally, but I’ve heard lots of stories about people forgetting they’ve put things in their hotel safe and then leaving them behind after they check out. …
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Our 2024 Hotel Recap: How We Made the Most of Free Nights and Loyalty Points
by joehegby joehegWe’re finished with our travels for 2024. That means it’s time to look back at our travels over the last 12 months and see which hotels we spent the most …
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When talking about free night certificates that you get by having an IHG co-brand credit card, there are two different types. There’s a 40,000 point free night certificate that you …
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Spending $15,000 to earn a free night certificate might sound like a hefty commitment, but when that certificate has no blackout dates, resort fees, or weekend-only restrictions, it becomes a …
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As we approach the end of the year, many people are reviewing their hotel stays and checking to see if they’ve achieved the desired status level with their award program. …