For me, one of the biggest drawbacks of hotel loyalty programs is that they leave out many unique independent hotels. In fact, some of my most spectacular stays didn’t offer a way to reward guests. Enter: Journey, a new travel app that hopes to change this with a loyalty program
It’s worth reserving a spot in your wallet for a premium business card (or two). The right option can provide lounge access, a great welcome bonus, useful statement credits and strong protections. The wrong choice, however, can leave your bottom line needlessly burdened by an annual fee you aren’t getting
If you want to maximize your odds of getting an upgrade on a United flight, you’ll definitely want to check out this new feature. United will now let passengers take a look at their position on the upgrade list starting a full 30 days before departure. This new in-app feature
Whether you’re planning on walking 10,000 steps per day on Rome’s cobblestone streets, relaxing poolside in Greece or introducing your kids to the culinary wonders of Paris this summer, a trip to any European country requires a few key items to stay cool, calm and collected during the hottest months
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are a favorite currency among the TPG staff, partly because you can transfer them to a variety of airline and hotel partners. I often transfer my points to Southwest Rapid Rewards, where I can redeem them for award tickets to destinations in North America, Central America
Out of Town Blog Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Joins Travel Madness Expo 2025 Mad for Travel? Megaworld Hotels & Resorts joins Travel Madness Expo 2025 Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) invites avid travelers to explore the lively destinations of Batangas, Boracay, Cebu, and Iloilo in the Philippines. Join us at
Out of Town Blog Stay connected with PLDT Home Always On Today, just a few seconds of a WiFi outage can feel endless. When your internet disconnects during a rant, a show, or an important meeting, it’s more than a technical hiccup — it’s a disruption to your daily life.
Out of Town Blog Your Next Must-Watch Thriller: Liam Neeson’s ‘Cold Pursuit’ Prepare for a sub-zero tale of retribution as Liam Neeson’s ordinary life takes an extraordinary, dark turn right into a deadly pursuit for justice. When an unforgivable crime devastates a peaceful life, Nels Coxman (Liam Neeson), an ordinary
Out of Town Blog Jollibee Introduces New Jolly Meal Savers Line-Up Share-worthy News: Busog sa Sulit-Sarap Meals for Only P99! Jollibee fans have even more reasons to celebrate their favorite meals. Starting July 9, the new Jolly Meal Savers are available, offering Busog sa Sulit-Sarap meals for just P99! It’s
Out of Town Blog KrisFlyer members will enjoy greater value for their miles thanks to upcoming program enhancements Starting 1st July 2025, KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards program of Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, lowered its redemption rates throughout its ecosystem. These changes provide KrisFlyer members with greater value when using miles
Virgin Atlantic is out with some of its biggest passenger experience upgrades yet. The U.K.-based airline will soon offer free fleetwide Starlink Wi-Fi, more premium seats, a long-overdue cabin retrofit and much more. The upgrades were announced on Tuesday night in London at an experiential event open to select frequent
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the most useful and valuable currencies you can collect. If you could translate Chase points to dollars, they’d be worth 2.05 cents each based on TPG’s July 2025 valuations —
