I recently had the chance to stay at the Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, a gorgeous hotel located on the island of Giudecca in a restored flour mill building — and it’s a hotel you definitely want to have on your radar. SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY My stay here was provided
American Express offers rewards credit cards with generous welcome bonuses and valuable benefits. While Amex doesn’t follow a defined policy like Chase’s 5/24 rule, it enforces strict application and lifetime bonus restrictions. Not only does American Express limit the number of cards you can have and how often you can
This post was originally published on this siteOut of Town Blog Metro Pacific Tollways retraces Cavite’s heroic trail Rich in history, faith, and culture, Cavite is among the most lively provinces south of the Capital city. In line with its goal to boost regional tourism, Biyaheng South, the tourism advocacy
This post was originally published on this siteOut of Town Blog Exploring the Philippines: A Travel Guide to Hidden Gems, Culture, and Coastal Escapes The Philippines, comprising over 7,641 islands, presents each with unique attractions—from pristine beaches and historic churches to vibrant traditions and diverse cuisines. Whether you’re an experienced
This post was originally published on this siteOut of Town Blog Rediscovering town life: How online screen printing revives local identity during your travels. When we think about traveling, especially the kind that takes us out of town, we think destination: beaches, mountains, hidden cafes, or that perfect photo shoot.
Chase Ultimate Rewards points make an excellent foundation for an award traveler’s portfolio. Like other transferable loyalty currencies, these points can be redeemed for highly valuable awards through airline and hotel transfer partners. As with any transferable points program, an essential aspect of using Chase Ultimate Rewards points is knowing
Loyal American Airlines passengers will now be able to use their AAdvantage miles for inflight purchases on all flights, expanding the option across the carrier’s entire network. The new policy, which went into effect Tuesday, will allow travelers to redeem AAdvantage miles for inflight purchases on all regional flights, American
Every car rental company has a “do not rent,” or DNR, list containing the names of former customers who are no longer allowed to rent vehicles with them. In fact, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise and others sometimes permanently ban even top-tier elite members in their loyalty program if they find the
I’m always looking for the best ways to redeem my hard-earned points and miles, and with so many program changes and devaluations, it can be quite time-consuming. But Finnair Plus, Finnair’s loyalty program, recently caught my attention. In May 2024, the program adopted Avios, the same currency used by Aer
Mr & Mrs Smith is a collection of boutique and luxury hotels, most of which are otherwise independent. But, similar to how you can book select Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties through Hilton Honors, you can book select Mr & Mrs Smith properties through the World of Hyatt
JetBlue is planning to do a lot more flying out of South Florida this winter. The airline on Wednesday announced it’s bringing back a couple of flights it cut last year out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). And, it’s preparing to launch two all-new routes out of FLL in
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are making a big change on their flights between Seattle and Tokyo. Starting in January, it’ll be Hawaiian’s beautiful new Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating the route between Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Narita Airport (NRT). For travelers flying between the two cities, it’s a
