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Hotels take a lot of liberties with how they market themselves, and the categories they put themselves into (”five-star,” ”boutique,” etc.). While it has geographic limitations, arguably the most prestigious ”official” hotel distinction in the world is that of ”Palace” status in France.

The Platinum Card® from American Express offers much more than a typical card, with a laundry list of perks and benefits. For many years, I seriously considered adding it to my arsenal. However, it always came down to one thing: its substantial annual...

Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, and it lets you earn bonus rewards for purchases you make online. Historically, Rakuten has offered the ability to earn cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points for online shopping, with the latter being a more compelling option (at least for those good at maximizing points).

There are now several great options for redeeming loyalty points for a stay in Africa to go on safari. From custom-built lodges to old mainstays, the time has never been better to visit a safari on points.

We talk a lot about the ultra-premium credit cards with expensive annual fees, but there are plenty of people interested in credit cards with more modest annual fees. Luckily, there are some great $95 credit cards that can be supplemented with fee-free cards for a great travel rewards strategy. Best $95 travel credit card combo […] The post Best $95 travel credit card combo | Frequent Miler on the

The Rippling Corporate Card offers up to 1.75% in cash-back rewards and integrated spend management features at no annual fee. See whether this card is right for your business.

I swore of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card for a whole six months or so. But coming back to this fussy little product was surprisingly easy. The post A Sapphire Return: Why I’m Back with this High-Maintenance Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.

For a city as internationally important as Paris, getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport into the city center has never been particularly fast, smooth, or enjoyable. That may finally be…

The American Airlines Flagship lounge has introduced food items to order via QR code, delivered tableside. That's something they already have in their most-recently opened Flagship lounge in Philadelphia.

Citi premium card looks complicated at first, but the real value is straightforward once you know how the credits post. The Strata Elite’s hotel, Splurge, Blacklane, Priority Pass, and Admirals Club benefits can make the first cardmember year far more lucrative than the $595 fee suggests.

Hyatt’s Category 1-4 free night certificates can be earned in several ways, most commonly as an anniversary perk of the Chase World of Hyatt Card, as a 30-night Milestone perk, or by spending $15,000/year on the Chase card. One of the easiest, and perhaps least-noticed, ways to earn Cat 1-4 certs is through World of […] The post Hyatt Brand Explorer: Now with 38 brands, earn up to 7 free nights ap