There’s a good chance the “independent” hotel you booked recently wasn’t really independent at all. Choosing a hotel used to be pretty simple. There was a clear difference between staying …
Luxury Hotels
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Hotels
Hyatt’s Luxury Strategy Is Bigger Than I Realized — and the Numbers Prove It
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve been paying attention to Hyatt over the past few years, one thing has become pretty clear: they’ve been leaning hard into the luxury and lifestyle side of the …
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Hotels
Want a Luxury Hotel Near Disney World? Here Are the 3 That Actually Deliver
by joehegby joehegDisney has no shortage of hotels — and plenty of them are genuinely fun places to stay. You get the theme, the “Disney bubble,” the convenience, and the guest-only perks …
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Hotel pools—they’re either an oasis of relaxation or a strange afterthought. For me? They’re usually a shrug. While some guests might base their entire booking on poolside vibes, I just …
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Hotels
How a Hollywood Affair Started the Chocolate-on-the-Pillow Tradition
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve stayed at a “nicer” hotel (figure 4 stars or more), you may have gone back to your room after dinner and found that your bed had been turned …
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Credit Cards
Amex Platinum’s “Hidden” Luxury Hotel Benefit (And How to Activate It)
by joehegby joehegFor most people, the American Express Platinum Card’s “headline” perks are the obvious ones: airport lounge access, credits, and the Fine Hotels + Resorts (FH&R) program. But one of the …
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When you see the words “Mandarin Oriental” and “bankruptcy” in the same headline, your brain immediately goes to the worst-case scenario: a legendary luxury brand in trouble, guests stranded, reservations …
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The Amex Platinum just went through a big refresh — higher fee, bigger pile of credits, and more “value” if you’re the type who enjoys spreadsheets. But while the headlines …
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It’s been a long wait, but it looks like one of New York City’s most iconic hotels is finally ready for its return. The Waldorf Astoria New York, a symbol …
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Back in late 2021, news broke that a Fairmont hotel—yes, that Fairmont, the luxury brand known for iconic properties like The Plaza in New York and The Savoy in London—was …