One of the best uses of Hilton Honors points is redeeming them for a stay at a resort in Mexico. While it’s no secret that Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is considered to be the best Hilton resort in Mexico, there are other great up-and-coming properties that you should be aware of. Many of these…
Spirit Airlines sometimes provides travelers with a meal voucher if they experience a delay or a missed connecting flight. Depending on how your Spirit meal voucher was issued, it may contain a QR code and/or credit card number, CCV, and zip code to use just like a credit card. While they are similar, they do…
United Airlines and Delta both offer luxurious and comfortable experiences with their United Polaris and Delta One products. While they may seem similar at first, there are many differences when it comes to the competing products. In this article, we’ll compare United Polaris and Delta One to help you determine which is better for your…
American Airlines often provides travelers with a meal voucher if their flight is delayed, or if they missed a connecting flight. Depending on how your AA meal voucher was issued, it may contain a QR code and/or credit card number, CCV, and zip code to use just like a credit card. While they are similar,…
It was too good to be true: Alaska Airlines is increasing the price of lounge membership and introducing new restrictions next year. Starting February 1st, 2024, it is going to cost more to be an Alaska Airlines lounge member: Alaska Lounge+ membership includes access to all nine Alaska Airlines lounges plus over 90 partner lounges,…
American Express frequently offers a transfer bonus to Hilton — and it is back until the end of the year! Until Sunday, December 31st, 2023, you can get a 30% bonus when you transfer Amex MR points to Hilton Honors. Points usually transfer at a 1:2 rate (meaning 1 Amex point = 2 Hilton points)…
Hotel Indigo New Orleans French Quarter is close to the action and charm of what the City of New Orleans is best known for. Remodeled in 2022, this IHG property is a contemporary boutique hotel with a 1920’s ambiance, located one block from the French Quarter. The hotel has 143 rooms, including nine with balconies…
Marriot and Uber launched a partnership that lets Marriott Bonvoy members in the United States earn points on Uber transactions made in the United States. This includes both Uber rides and orders with Uber Eats. Now, until December 31st, 2023, you can earn 1,000 Bonvoy points by linking your Marriott and Uber accounts together by…
The James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is a small, regional airport located at 3600 Terminal Drive in Dayton, Ohio. There is nonstop service to over 15 destinations by four airlines — Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Approximately 1 million passengers travel via the airport every year. In this…
For many air travelers, staying connected isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. Whether you’re a business professional finalizing deals at cruising altitude, a student working on assignments, or just traveling for fun, onboard WiFi can make all the difference. If you have an upcoming trip on Delta, chances are you’re wondering if Delta has WiFi….
Capital One Cafés are unique community spaces scattered around the United States. While they do have ATMs and information about Capital One throughout, they are not a traditional banking location. They serve a limited menu of food and handcrafted coffees, and host community events throughout the year! While Capital One has hundreds of banks around…
Delta is overhauling the Skymiles program for 2024, and there have been different (and contradicting) announcements which may be confusing if you frequently fly the Atlanta-based airline. So…. what’s changing with Delta Skymiles in 2024? 1) Retiring MQMs and shifting to MQDs Miles flew with Delta no longer counts for your Medallion status. MQDs —…
Delta often provides travelers with a meal voucher if your flight is delayed, or if you missed a connecting flight. These vouchers contain a QR code and credit card number, CCV, and zip code to use just like a credit card. While they are similar, they do not work anywhere and you can’t swipe or…
When it comes to air travel, staying connected is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity for many. Whether you’re a business traveler closing deals mid-air, a student catching up on assignments, or simply traveling for fun, in-flight WiFi can be a game-changer. Does British Airways Offer Wifi? Yes —British Airways offers WiFi on…
Many seasoned travelers consider Priority Pass to be a golden ticket for an elevated airport experience. Priority Pass includes access to over 1,300 lounges worldwide and promises a serene escape from the bustle of airport terminals, complete with comfortable seating and complimentary snacks and refreshments. However, like many good things in life, it comes with…
United Fare classes, also known as booking codes or fare buckets, are an essential part of United Airline’s pricing strategy. They are alphanumeric codes that United assigns to specify ticket prices, each representing a different level of service, flexibility, and price. These codes help differentiate among various categories and tiers of tickets, such as United…
American Airlines fare classes, also known as booking codes or fare buckets, are an essential part of American Airline’s pricing strategy. They are alphanumeric codes that AA assigns to specify ticket prices, each representing a different level of service, flexibility, and price. These codes help differentiate among various categories of tickets, such as First Class,…
Thompson Washington D.C. is a newer Hyatt hotel in the Navy Yard neighborhood of our nation’s capitol, alongside the Anacostia River and near National’s Park. I stayed in this hotel during a quick weekend trip in October 2023! Booking My Stay at Thompson Washington DC I redeemed 30,000 World of Hyatt points for a two-night…
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is a recently opened hotel and casino resort near the strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. Previously known as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opened in 2021 after a lengthy renovation and is now part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. I stayed at this hotel in September 2023….
Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor is located in the National Harbor waterfront area in Oxon Hill, Maryland. It is located off of I-495 and is 15 minutes away from National Airport (DCA) and 12 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. The hotel is directly across the street from Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center and…
Gaylord Rockies is a large convention center and resort, near Denver International Airport, in Aurora, Colorado. It is about 19 miles from downtown Denver. Gaylord Rockies opened in 2018 and is one of five Gaylord Hotels in the world, which are all managed by Marriott. Booking While I usually recommend booking directly with your hotel,…
The Hilton Garden Inn Times Square North is one of three Hilton Garden Inns in the Times Square area in New York City. It has been recently remodeled and rebranded (previously a Cambria Hotel). While the hotel is in a solid location in proximity to Times Square, it isn’t on a busy street and there…
T-Mobile is one of the best choices for frequent international travelers based in the United States. They include a feature called “Simple Global” with most of their plans, a feature that has been around since Sprint. Simple Global includes a few features — namely low flat-rate calling and texting and data abroad – in over…
Delta fare classes, also known as booking codes or fare buckets, are an essential part of Delta’s pricing strategy. They are alphanumeric codes that the airline assigns to specific ticket prices, each representing a different level of service, flexibility, and price. These codes help differentiate various categories of tickets, such as Delta One, First Class,…
