Hotel Free Night Award Change and Cancellation Policies by Samantha Holland May 28, 2024 42 We’ve rounded up free night award change and cancellation policies for the major hotel programs, and thrown in an example to show when you need to cancel to receive a full refund of your points. Make sure you know the policies of your favorite programs so you don't get caught at the last minute and lose your points.
Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson May 18, 2024 21 Hilton Honors is an excellent hotel loyalty program, thanks to the ability to quickly rack up points from stays and promotions, a suite of excellent co-branded credit cards, and a solid elite program. In this post, you'll learn how to earn and redeem points for top value, the benefits of getting Hilton's elite status, and some shortcuts on how to get it. Let's look at everything Hilton Honors.
When To Book an Airbnb vs. Hotel by Samantha Holland April 16, 2024 1 Airbnb vs hotel: When should you choose one over the other? It's a common travel dilemma. We're delving into the benefits Airbnb provides, including communal areas for groups of travelers and families, listings in less populated areas, and sometimes unique experiences. Are these better than what you can get with a hotel?
Chase Travel’s Revamped Luxury Hotel Program ‘The Edit’ Is Now Live by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 16, 2024 0 Chase Travel has evolved and rebranded the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection by introducing The Edit — a program designed to offer luxury lodging experiences for those who carry the bank's premium rewards card — the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Here's what you need to know about The Edit.
Hotel Award Search Tools Comparison: MaxMyPoint vs Awayz vs StayWithPoints by Carissa Rawson April 15, 2024 1 MaxMyPoint, Awayz, and StayWithPoints are all hotel search engines, but which one is the best for your needs? We break down the functionalities and the benefits of each hotel award search tool, as well as their cost, to determine which ones will be the right fit for you.
Langham Hotels’ New Loyalty Program: Brilliant by Langham by Sam Helmy March 14, 2024 0 Langham Hotels has launched its points-based loyalty program called Brilliant by Langham. This program replaced Langham's two previous loyalty programs. Never heard of Langham Hotels? Wondering if this program is worth your consideration? Here's a closer look.
Hotel Denied Your Reservation? Here’s What To Do and Why by Dan Miller March 11, 2024 3 Just like airlines, hotels can be oversold. If you find yourself being "walked" from a confirmed hotel reservation, you have rights. You may be eligible for compensation in exchange for being booked at another hotel.
Hyatt Converts 9 Destination Residences in Hawaii Into Homes & Hideaways Properties by Tyler Glatt March 4, 2024 1 Late last year, World of Hyatt announced that select Destination Residences properties would soon join its Homes & Hideaways platform. And true to its word, nine Destination Residences properties scattered across the Hawaiian islands now belong to a new collection. Here's what you need to know about Hyatt's Hawaiian shakeup.
World of Hyatt Adds the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas by Tyler Glatt March 4, 2024 2 With the addition of the Rio Hotel & Casino to the World of Hyatt portfolio, there's now another property in Las Vegas you can book with Hyatt points. Plus, Hyatt is investing heavily in the property, hoping to transition the Rio into its Destination brand by the end of the year. Here's the lowdown on World of Hyatt's newest property addition.
New ‘Nomad Pass’ Offers Unlimited Flights and Apartment Lodging for $1,495 per Month by Tyler Glatt June 3, 2024 2 Frontier Airlines and Landing have teamed up to offer potential digital nomads an intriguing offer. For just $1,495 per month, subscribers can take unlimited flights and live in any of Landing's properties across 375+ cities. For the right person, this is an incredible opportunity. Here's what you need to know about the Nomad Pass.
Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points? by Tyler Glatt February 6, 2024 6 No two luxury hotel brands are alike. And on top of that, neither are the values of what your hotel points are worth at these properties. But AwardWallet has done the math, and the results are in. Here are the luxury hotel brands where your hotel points will go the farthest.
The New Venetian Rewards Is Coming. Here’s What We Know So Far by Sam Helmy January 27, 2024 0 The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced the launch of its new loyalty program, set for March of this year. The new Venetian Rewards program will replace the current Grazie Rewards program and will feature enhanced benefits, earning, and redemption options. Here's what we know so far, as well as questions that remain unanswered.
Hilton Adds LivSmart Studios to Long-Term Stay Collection by Skye Class January 28, 2024 1 LivSmart Studios is yet another long-term hotel brand by Hilton, complementing Home2 Suites and Homewood Studios. What makes this new brand different from other similar brands? We don't have a lot of details yet, but here's what we know so far — plus some thoughts on whether this will be a popular brand in the Hilton Honors portfolio.
Now Live: Omni Select Guest Is the First Revenue-Based Hotel Program by Sam Helmy January 19, 2024 0 The recently revamped Omni Select hotel loyalty program is now live. The program features new elite tiers, benefits, and a revenue-based award model — the first we've seen among hotel programs. Let's take a closer look.
New IHG Garner Brand Targets Mid-Tier Budget Travelers by Skye Class January 15, 2024 2 In August 2023, IHG announced the Garner brand, targeting mid-tier budget travelers and adding to the Essentials Collection. Since the pandemic, budget travel has been a rapidly growing sector, and IHG's new brand complements other brands such as Hyatt Studios and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. Here are the details.
Virgin Hotels Promotion Offers Discounted Stays in Dallas by Sam Helmy January 1, 2025 0 Virgin Red has a new promotion letting you book one-, two-, or three-night stays at Virgin Hotels Dallas for 25,000, 45,000, and 67,500 points, respectively. The offer is valid for stays through December 31, 2024.
The 6 Best Hotel Rewards Cards for Earning Points and Free Nights by Samantha Holland and Jess Farley December 27, 2023 108 Hotel rewards cards are the most cost-effective way of scoring free stays and elite status benefits at major hotel chains. There are plenty of good options, so we've picked our favorites based on their welcome bonus, earning potential, and the benefits you get just for holding the card.
How To Get Hotel Elite Status for Free (or Almost Free) by Michelle Molloy October 3, 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, we have several options that will allow us to get hotel elite status for free — or nearly free.
Marriott Outlines Earning Rates and Elite Perks at Its Newest Brands by Tyler Glatt November 15, 2023 0 Marriott International has some news: You can now earn points on stays with two of its newest brands, bank Elite Night Credits, and enjoy an Elite Welcome Gift. Here's what you need to know about the valuable updates Marriott is making to its Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy and Four Points Express by Sheraton brands.
The Best Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Status and How To Earn It by Senitra Horbrook November 4, 2023 3 Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.
Emirates Dubai Connect — How To Get a Free Hotel on Your Layover by Tyler Glatt August 10, 2023 0 The next time you're connecting through Dubai on a long layover, make sure to reserve Emirates Dubai Connect services to enjoy a complimentary hotel, meals, transportation, and a waived visa fee. These are the details and eligible flights.
Should You Use Hilton Getaways, The New Vacation Package Portal? by Skye Class June 11, 2023 1 There is a new pilot booking platform for Hilton vacations called HiltonGetaways.com, powered by Expedia. But is it a good platform? Here is what we know so far about the new booking site and whether members should use it.
9 Lindner Hotels Start Participating in World of Hyatt Today, 17 Coming Soon by Sam Helmy June 8, 2023 0 Today, the first nine Lindner hotels start participating in the World of Hyatt program. Another 17 will join on June 22, 2023. The entire Lindner portfolio will join World of Hyatt, but some details remain unknown. Here's what's happening and what it means for Hyatt loyalists.
Membership Perks of the Revamped Extended Stay America Program by Sam Helmy May 17, 2023 0 Extended Stay America announced a host of new benefits to its Extended Perks membership program. Including an Exclusive Member Rate, early check-in and late checkout, and a monthly prize draw for members.
Hotels.com Ending Its Stay 10 Get 1 Free Rewards Program, Replacing With Much Worse ‘One Key’ by Sam Helmy April 4, 2023 37 Hotels.com has announced that its stay 10 get one free rewards program will be coming to an end. The company announced that in mid-2023, the program would be replaced by the One Key program, which will be shared with Expedia and Vrbo. And it's much worse than the current program. Here are the details.
First Look: Numu Hyatt Unbound Collection Opening in February 2023 by Miguel Rueda January 31, 2023 0 Numu is set to finally open its doors to guests on February 1, 2023 in the UNESCO World Heritage city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Here's a first look at the new property before it officially opens. The hotel finally offers World of Hyatt members an option to book a hotel using points in popular San Miguel de Allende.
New World of Hyatt All-Inclusive Properties in Europe & The Americas by Sam Helmy December 26, 2022 0 World of Hyatt has now integrated around 100 Apple Leisure Group properties into its portfolio. You can now earn and redeem points for stays at all-inclusive properties in Cancun, the Americas, and Europe.
Ultimate Status Match Guide to Atlantic City by Richard Kerr February 25, 2019 100 Atlantic City casinos are currently offering generous status match incentives. With the right strategy, learn how to maximize your next trip to the East Coast gambling center and earn hundreds of dollars worth of free play, free nights and lucrative status benefits.
