10 Best Hilton Honors Points Redemptions for Luxury Stays: Hawaii, the Maldives, and More by Tyler Glatt November 26, 2025 35 Hilton has an incredible portfolio of hotels dotted all over the world. And making up a part of that portfolio are some of the most aspirational properties you can book with points. So, which Hilton luxury properties offer the best value for your Hilton Honors points? Let's take a look at the top 10 hotels.
Preferred Hotel Promotions: 35% off Stays, 35k Bonus Points, and Bonus Points at New Hotels by Harrison Pierce and Skye Class November 25, 2025 2 Preferred Hotels launched its Black Friday Sale, offering the opportunity to get a 35% discount on select hotels worldwide and 35,000 bonus points. Book by December 4, 2025, for stays through June 30, 2026. Here's what to know.
How to Get Hotel Elite Status for Free (or Almost Free) by Michelle Molloy and Harrison Pierce November 22, 2025 43 The traditional route to elite status, earning the base number of points or night credits needed for each elite tier within a hotel chain, requires a substantial investment of time and money. Thankfully, there are several options that will allow you to get hotel elite status for free — or nearly free.
Book Soon: Earn Triple Emirates Skywards Miles on IHG Stays With This New Promotion by Skye Class December 1, 2025 0 It's getting increasingly hard to earn Emirates Skywards miles, but if you need to top off your balance, booking an IHG stay or two might help. After registration, Skywards members can earn triple miles on IHG stays booked by November 30, 2025, and completed by February 28, 2026. Here are the details and how to register for this limited-time offer.
Stay Vancouver Promotion: Book a Two-Night Stay In Vancouver & Get Up to a C$250 Gift Card by Skye Class November 17, 2025 0 Stay Vancouver Hotels just relaunched its popular promotions offering travelers a prepaid Mastercard up to C$250 (~US$178) for a two-night hotel stay in Vancouver, Canada, through March 31, 2026. This is a huge rebate on hotel stays in Vancouver, Canada. Here's how it works.
From Co-Brand Products to Flexible Rewards: The 9 Best Hotel Credit Cards With No Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce November 16, 2025 34 Hotel credit cards can offer many perks: automatic elite status, free night certificates, elevated earning rates at hotels in that program, and more. However, the fanciest perks are typically attached to credit cards with expensive annual fees. Looking at the other end of the spectrum, there are hotel credit cards with no annual fee. What do they offer? Should you add one to your wallet? Let's find out.
AvGeek Delight: Marriott’s Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by JT Genter November 16, 2025 0 Did you know that a Marriott Bonvoy property near Amsterdam Schiphol has a retired KLM 747 onsite that you can see from many rooms, walk under and even tour daily? Here's what it's like staying at the Residence Inn part of this property.
Save 40% Off With Accor’s New Subscription Offers by Skye Class November 13, 2025 1 Accor recently launched its new subscription hub, and ALL members can now claim bonus points or get a discount with a new subscription. The Explorer, Voyageur, and Signature memberships all have pre-Black Friday promotions this month. Here are the details.
GHA Discovery Launches Limited-Time Status Match Offer to Platinum and Titanium Status by Harrison Pierce December 5, 2025 0 For a limited time, you can request a status match into the GHA Discovery loyalty program. Benefits include room upgrades, flexible check-in and checkout, and cash back in the form of Discovery Dollars. Here's how to find out if you're eligible to participate in the status match, and how to fill out your application.
Bab Samhan Hotel Review: A Luxurious Marriott Property Off Riyadh’s Beaten Path by Tyler Glatt November 9, 2025 0 The Bab Samhan Hotel is a relatively new addition to Marriott’s Luxury Collection. It’s a distinctive property, and the combination of its scenic setting, warm service, and excellent dining made this stay one to remember. This was my first time staying at a Luxury Collection hotel, and it didn’t disappoint. Here’s a look inside the property.
How to Use the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve Business $500 Annual The Edit Hotel Credit by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea November 9, 2025 2 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ each offer an up-to-$500 a year The Edit hotel statement credit. Here's what you need to know about the credit, which cards include it and, most importantly, how to use it for full value.
How and Why to Use AwardWallet’s Hotel Research Tool to Compare Points Options by JT Genter November 8, 2025 1 Planning a trip and want to compare options across hotel loyalty programs? AwardWallet's got a tool for that! Here's how the AwardWallet Hotel Research Tool works and how you can use it to uncover solid redemptions.
Hyatt Centric Malta Quick Review: A Category 2 Gem With a Club Lounge and Excellent Redemption Rates by JT Genter October 19, 2025 0 The Hyatt Centric Malta is a compelling Category 2 property in the small European nation of Malta that opened in 2024. Here's our review of the property, including its club lounge, pools and one-bedroom suite with terrace.
Ghosts, Ghouls, and Points: The 9 Best Haunted Hotels You Can Book With Points by Brie Bash and Toni Southam October 13, 2025 28 Halloween is nearly upon us, and all the spooky feels are in the air. And what’s better than spending your All Hallow’s Eve at a haunted hotel? Doing it with points, of course! Here's a list of nine haunted hotels you can book with points.
Credit Card Hotel Collections That Offer Elite-Like Benefits Without Needing Elite Status by Ashley Onadele and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea October 11, 2025 39 If you want the benefits of elite status within a hotel program but don't happen to have that status, leveraging luxury hotel programs could deliver just what you're looking for. Upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and late checkout are just a few of the perks you'll be eligible for with the right program.
7 Reasons Baros Maldives is a Compelling Way to Use Hilton Free Night Certificates by JT Genter October 10, 2025 4 In September 2025, I redeemed Hilton free night certificates for a stay at Baros Maldives, an SLH Hotel. From free speedboat transfers from the airport to overwater villas bookable as standard room awards, here's five reasons I loved my stay.
A Guide to the Mastercard® Luxury Hotels and Resorts Collection by Mark Jackson September 29, 2025 1 The Mastercard Luxury Hotels and Resorts program offers over 3,800 properties to choose from for World, World Elite, and World Legend cardholders. With similar perks to other credit card programs, it's an interesting program to pay attention to if you qualify.
Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts: How to Unlock Elite-Like Perks at 1,600+ Luxury Properties by Ashley Onadele and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 29, 2025 1 Back before every credit card issuer had a hotel program, there was the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program. This collection offers luxury benefits on your hotel stays, and it's only accessible to those with American Express' premium cards. But are these bookings worth it? We look at the positives and negatives to help you decide.
Travel Portals vs. Booking Direct: When It’s Worth It (and When It’s Not) by Harrison Pierce September 28, 2025 0 Booking travel through a credit card travel portal allows you to unlock statement credits, bonus points, and other benefits. However, in some cases, booking through a portal could cost more or add restrictions to your booking. Here's how to know when to book using a travel portal.
From Adana Kebabs to Elite Upgrades: Why I Keep Returning to This Moxy in Istanbul by JT Genter September 24, 2025 3 I'm not typically a fan of Moxy hotels... but a one-night stay at the Moxy Istanbul Beyoğlu impressed me so much that I've already returned for two more stays. Here's why this recently-opened property has quickly become my go-to property in the heart of Istanbul.
10 Reasons Six Senses Laamu Is (Still) My Favorite Resort in the World by JT Genter September 21, 2025 1 This month, I returned to one of my favorite hotels I've ever stayed at: Six Senses Laamu. Here's what I love about this splurgy "barefoot luxury" resort in the Maldives, and how this stay was even better from my first visit in 2021.
Hotel Promotions Roundup: Free Nights, Bonus Points, and Savings with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, & More by Skye Class December 1, 2025 33 Do you find it difficult to track all the hotel promotions that are currently available? Considering how many there are, we don't blame you — but we've got you covered. In this article, we've rounded up the dozens of hotel promotions available through major hotel loyalty programs, including all the new promotions for this month and beyond.
I Prefer Hotel Rewards: A Niche Program Actually Worth Your Attention? by Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 3 The Preferred Travel Group's I Prefer Hotel Rewards program lets you earn and redeem points at various properties worldwide. Here is all you want to know about the program and some insight on if it's worth your attention.
How To Use Rewards at Hotels With No Rewards Program by Ryan Smith and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 3, 2025 47 In theory, redeeming hotel points for an upcoming stay is straightforward. But what if there aren't any hotels at your destination that participate in rewards programs — can you still pay with points? Let us teach you how to pay for lodging with points when you "can't pay with points" at that hotel.
How to Redeem the IHG Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea August 27, 2025 0 One of the best perks of InterContinental Ambassador status is the Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night. We'll walk you through how to use it for maximum savings on a weekend stay at an InterContinental property.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce August 24, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.
Great Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts You Can Book With Points by Scott Sikes August 18, 2025 2 Hyatt has an extensive list of all-inclusive properties that can be booked with points. These properties are all over the world, from the United States to the Caribbean, to Europe, and the rest of the world. Let's at some of the best options.
New: Book Through the Capital One Premier or Lifestyle Collection and Get Your Fourth Night Free by Tyler Glatt August 15, 2025 0 Of all the travel portals you can book through, Capital One Travel is arguably one of the best. It’s easy to use and continues to add valuable perks. One of the newest is the ability to get a fourth night free on Premier and Lifestyle Collection bookings. Here’s how the benefit works in practice.
What Is Journey? A Primer on This New Independent Hotel Loyalty Program by Cameron Laufer July 22, 2025 0 Journey Rewards is a new loyalty program, aiming to connect luxury independent hotels with travelers in a way that allows users to earn and redeem points at properties that were never possible before. Here's what you need to know about this program and how it works.
Complete Guide to Accor Live Limitless: Earning, Redeeming & Elite Perks by Kim Schelling and Cameron Laufer May 31, 2025 0 Accor Live Limitless isn’t as well-known in the U.S., but it can be incredibly valuable in Europe, Asia, and beyond. From earning elite status to transferring points from Citi, Capital One, or Bilt, here’s a complete guide to getting the most out of the ALL program — and when it makes sense to choose Accor over other hotel brands.
