YOTEL Joining Hilton Honors Program, Planning Huge Growth In Coming Years

A few months ago, Hilton and YOTEL announced plans to join forces, which I’m happy to see, as I’m kind of a sucker for the YOTELAIR concept. There’s now an update, as we have a sense of when this integration will happen — the YOTEL Club

Virgin Atlantic Ups The Ante In India, As The World Dials In

This week, Virgin Atlantic celebrates 25 years of flying to India. In Virgin fashion, it’s doing so in style, with a joint announcement among partners Delta... The post

Hyatt Place LAX Could Become A Data Center, As Rooms For Chips Now More Valuable Than People [Roundup]

A Hyatt Place near LAX may be torn down for a data center. Plus: Rolexes in coach, Southwest’s awful WiFi, automatic VAT refunds, and another Trump resort theft allegation.

IHG One Rewards Bonus Points & Rate Promotions Update July 2026

Here’s a comprehensive look at IHG One Rewards promotional opportunities, both rates and points, for July 2026. Remember to email us promotional offers from hotels and airlines. Of course, you can also send questions and comments. You can access IHG here. IHG

A Redesigned Flight List: Clearer Results and Pricing Across Programs

This month we are excited to roll out a redesigned flight list. It is a core part of AwardFares and what you see after every award search, so we rebuilt it to be clearer to read and to bring you more functionality. Here’s what it does.

Locals Want Cruise Ships to Slow Down After 2026 Whale Strike

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas arrived in Seward, Alaska, on June 19 with a dead fin whale draped across its bow. A necropsy found the whale, a pregnant 61-foot female, had blunt force trauma consistent with a vessel strike, according to NOAA Fish

(Amazing 100K Offer!) Q&A on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

🔥 Exciting New Offer! The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Credit Card is currently offering an incredible 100,000 points bonus when you spend $5,000 in 3 months from account opening! The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is our favorite beginner card! In our opinion

Which Hyatt Milestone Reward should I pick? | Coffee Break Ep113 | 7-7-26

Greg earned a 30-night Hyatt milestone reward, which means he’s faced with a choice of what to pick. He’s got 90 days to pick that reward, but he’s whittled away a lot of that time and now just has a few weeks left to decide. Which Hyatt M

What's in Our Wallets? The 2026 Prince of Travel Team Card Lineup

Our team's credit card strategy has evolved significantly. Here's what we're actively using, what's collecting dust, and what might not survive the year.

Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card review: Simple Delta perks without a premium annual fee

Is the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card the right choice for you? We take a look at the pros and cons of Delta's starter business card.

(Ends 7/8) American Express Charles Schwab & Morgan Stanley Platinum 150,000 Points Bonus

Originally posted 5/7/26, reposting 6/12/26 since the timing is good now to apply for a Platinum card and maximize the semi-annual FHR credit and the quarterly Resy and Lululemon credits. (ht sixsillysquirrels) The Offer Schwab link | Morgan Stanley

New to Points and Miles? Start With Chase … Before It’s Too Late

There’s a good reason we tell readers getting started with points and miles to consider opening travel rewards cards like the *chase sapphire preferred*. Actually, there are two of them. &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/credit-card/chase-cre

5 Ways American Express Hilton Honors Credit Cards Can Add Serious Value To Your Travels

New cardholders can earn more Hilton Honors Bonus Points for a limited time. Get access to perks like upgrades, free breakfast and more when you hold select cards. Offer ends July 29, 2026. Partner offer, terms apply.

Italian Court Halts Royal Caribbean Cruise Port Near Rome

Capital One Debuts Rare 30% Transfer Bonus to EVA Air

Capital One is offering a 30% transfer bonus to EVA Air Infinity MileageLands through July 31, 2026, which improves the standard conversion rate to 975 airline miles per 1,000 Capital One miles. This rare promotion is highly useful for accessing exclusive Roya

9 Amazing Airline Lounge Amenities, From Saunas, To Ducks, To Gyms

I&#8217;ve published my lists of what I consider to be the world&#8217;s best first class lounges and best business class lounges, and I&#8217;ve also shared what amenities make an airport lounge good. In this post, I thought it would be fun to be a bit lighth

New Southwest Promotion for 30% Bonus Points on Credit Card Spending Through September 30

Southwest Airlines is offering 30% bonus points when spending on your Southwest credit card over the next few months. There is a minimum spending requirement attached to this offer, though, and it ends on September 30. However, you&#8217;ll earn more...

[7/19 Only] Dippin Dots: Free Mini Cup For National Ice Cream Day

Dippin Dots is celebrating national ice cream day on July 19, 2026 by giving out a free mini cup at participating stores/shopping center locations

Best Rewards Card Offers Right Now — Up To 175,000 Points In Bonuses For Premium Travel [July 2026]

July 2026 brings a new best-ever credit card offers, with several new bonuses added and others already gone. Here’s the up-to-date list of the most lucrative deals still available.

My First “New” Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Redemption Blew My Mind

There&#8217;s&#8230; a lot&#8230; of coverage surrounding the revamped Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. As per usual these days, the hot takes are plentiful and people are fired... The post