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  • Points & Miles

    Why Hyatt’s New Award Gifting Rule Probably Isn’t About You

    by joeheg May 16, 2025
    by joeheg May 16, 2025

    If you’re a World of Hyatt member who’s ever gifted a free night or suite upgrade to a friend or family member, there’s a new rule coming your way — …

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    Kimpton’s Latest Quirky Offering? Free Tattoo With Your Stay

    by SharonKurheg May 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 9, 2025

    If there’s one thing you can say about Kimpton hotels, it’s that they strive to be different. I mean, it probably borders a little on quirky. And you know how …

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    When Everyone’s Elite, No One Is: How Credit Cards Changed Travel Loyalty

    by joeheg April 20, 2025
    by joeheg April 20, 2025

    I originally wrote this post in 2019, and then updated it in 2020, when airlines and hotels were practically giving away elite status due to the pandemic. Back then, I …

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    AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts vs. Chase “The Edit”: Which Is Better?

    by joeheg April 4, 2025
    by joeheg April 4, 2025

    Booking a luxury hotel through a premium credit card travel portal can unlock valuable perks—think daily breakfast, property credits, upgrades, and more. Two of the most popular programs are American …

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    One Tiny Hotel Perk That Made Me Rethink Hyatt Elite Status

    by joeheg March 27, 2025
    by joeheg March 27, 2025

    We’ve been trying to stay at more Hyatt properties lately, and thanks to that, I hit a fun milestone: I earned my first Hyatt Brand Explorer award—a free night at …

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    Why Are So Many Free Hotel Breakfasts Called “Continental?”

    by SharonKurheg March 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 22, 2025

    When you choose which hotel you’re going to stay in for the night, there may be several deciding factors. It could be on your route, or it’s close to where …

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    The Venetian and Palazzo Join World of Hyatt: High Hopes, Low Returns

    by joeheg January 10, 2025
    by joeheg January 10, 2025

    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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    When Does Your Elite Status Expire? Dates to Know for Hotel Loyalty Programs

    by joeheg January 1, 2025
    by joeheg January 1, 2025

    As we enter 2025, many travelers are reflecting on their hotel loyalty program status and planning how to maximize their benefits for the new year. If you already hold elite status, …

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  • Credit Cards

    Is It Time to Get Rid of the IHG Select Credit Card?

    by joeheg December 29, 2024
    by joeheg December 29, 2024

    Have you heard of the IHG Rewards Club Select credit card? It’s a bit of a relic—but in the best way possible. Chase discontinued the card in 2018, replacing it …

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    Why We’re Keeping (and Dropping) Hotel Elite Status in 2025

    by joeheg December 23, 2024
    by joeheg December 23, 2024

    While we’re not in the habit of chasing hotel elite status, having even a basic level of status can come with undeniable perks—like free premium Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, or simply …

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