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World of Hyatt and Mr & Mrs Smith: More Luxury Hotels, Fewer Familiar Perks
World of Hyatt and Mr & Mrs Smith: More Luxury Hotels, Fewer Familiar Perks
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Hyatt has integrated over 1,000 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels into the World of Hyatt program. You can now earn and redeem Hyatt points at boutique luxury properties around the globe, including some in places where Hyatt previously had no presence. Here’s what to know about elite perks, how dynamic pricing works, and what to expect when booking these unique properties.

Ryan SmithBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Ryan Smith & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hilton Free Night Certificates: How To Earn Them and Redeem for Top Value
Hilton Free Night Certificates: How To Earn Them and Redeem for Top Value
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Hilton has multiple co-branded credit cards with a free night certificate as a benefit. These certificates can offer incredible value with a little bit of planning and research. Certificates are not capped by a point amount or category (like many other free nights), and they can be used at all but a short list of excluded properties. Here are all the details.

Senitra HorbrookToni Southam
Senitra Horbrook & Toni Southam

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Lifetime Diamond Status: How To Earn It and Whether It’s Worth Chasing
Hilton Lifetime Diamond Status: How To Earn It and Whether It’s Worth Chasing
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Hilton Diamond status is one of the most valuable hotel elite statuses, offering perks like free breakfast, suite upgrades, and lounge access. While you can earn it annually through credit cards or stays, Hilton also offers a Lifetime Diamond status — granting permanent top-tier benefits with no need to requalify each year. But how do you earn it, and is it worth the effort? Let's dive in.

Scott SikesHarrison Pierce
Scott Sikes & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

MGM Rewards Relaunches Status Match – Get Gold or Platinum Into 2028
MGM Rewards Relaunches Status Match – Get Gold or Platinum Into 2028
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MGM Rewards just relaunched its status match offer, giving elite members from competing casino programs a chance to upgrade to MGM Gold or Platinum status to enjoy perks like waived resort fees, priority check-in, and complimentary valet parking. Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of this MGM status match — including how to extend your matched status into 2028.

Mark JacksonJT Genter
Mark Jackson & JT Genter

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Earn 20,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer
Earn 20,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer
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Bask just launched a new offer of 20,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before August 31, 2026 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.

JT Genter
JT Genter

Reviewed by Erik Paquet