Luxury Hotels

For 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sometimes luxury hotels will do all the right things and help to make your time away perfect. We’ve been able to have such experiences in several places, such as the …

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 …

There’s an unwritten deal between my wife Sharon and me about what we write about here at Your Mileage May Vary. Sharon tends to focus on the quirky, human-interest aspects …

If you read the press release from June 11, 2024, you’d think it was just a regular, typical hotel reopening: Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts, along with affiliated entities, and …

The hotel market in Orlando is robust and shows no signs of slowing down. New developments are constantly being announced, and it’s hard to drive around without seeing fleets of …