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This post was originally published on this site Although it has just 48 guest rooms and 25 suites, the Mandarin Oriental, Munich feels anything but diminutive. That’s thanks to the fact that its home is an imposing 19th-century edifice originally constructed by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a grand venue to host royal events, concerts and debutante balls. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY The hotel is also in one of the city’s most historic districts, surrounded by little streets chock-a-block with shops, restaurants and beer halls, and just a quick walk to many of the town’s major attractions. The hotel’s intimate size, however, ensures that every guest feels personally taken care of from the moment they are offered a welcome glass of Moet & Chandon Champagne at check-in to the instant that a doorman wishes them a hearty “auf wiedersehn” upon checkout. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY Here’s everything you need to know about what happens in between, during your stay. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY Mandarin Oriental, Munich location The Mandarin Oriental, Munich is smack-dab in the heart of the city’s historic quarter, a mere stroll from the Residenz museum, the luxury-brand stores of Maximilianstrasse and the Marienplatz with its famous

This post was originally published on this site My friend flashed me a new credit card and said, “This is the latest one; it’s a must.” It was September 2016 and my first encounter with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). At the time, I only held a cash-back credit card and a cobranded airline credit card, but I took his words to heart. Nearly a decade later, the Chase Sapphire Reserve still holds a special place in my wallet, as it was my first transferable currency credit card. Several staffers at TPG have the Sapphire Reserve, but many also have the ever-popular Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). While there are valid reasons why some people cancel or downgrade their Sapphire Reserve, the idea of getting rid of mine has never crossed my mind. Even after the card’s massive refresh with an increased annual fee, new benefits and changes to the earning rates, this card is still my go-to travel card. This card has provided me with immense value throughout my points and miles journey. Here are all the reasons why I’ll never cancel my Chase Sapphire Reserve. The annual fee is justified When I

This post was originally published on this site I’m an unabashed fan of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (so much so that I wrote a whole story touting my love for this card). The Delta Amex Reserve has gotten me into many a Delta Sky Club airport lounge, awarded me with an annual companion certificate so I can bring a friend or family member along when I fly, helped me score first-class and Comfort+ upgrades and so much more. Right now, there’s one more reason to love the Delta Amex Reserve. For a limited time, new cardmembers can earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases in their first six months of card membership. TPG’s July 2025 valuations peg that bonus at $1,150. One of the easiest ways to take advantage of the Delta Amex Reserve’s many perks is to use the monthly Resy statement credit. Cardholders can receive a statement credit of up to $240 annually (up to $20 monthly) on U.S. purchases made with Resy. This benefit has been surprisingly simple to earn — so simple, in fact, that I sometimes earn the statement credit without even realizing it. Here’s how. Related: Do you