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Choice Privileges is the rewards program for Choice Hotels, which includes brands such as Cambria Hotels, Comfort Inn, Sleep Inn and Econo Lodge. Since Choice Privileges fully integrated Radisson Rewards Americas in 2023, it also includes brands like Radisson, Radisson Blu and Park Plaza in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. The program announced […]

Atmos Rewards is the joint loyalty program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flyers. While Atmos Rewards primarily targets frequent flyers of these airlines, the program offers more than meets the eye. Atmos Rewards points are among the most valuable airline miles and can be used to book flights on Oneworld partners, including American Airlines.

When I wrote a news post about a Wyndham Rewards promotion for earning up to 30,000 bonus points after just four nights, I expected most readers might not see the value. But I almost immediately started considering how I could use the promotion, and I ended up earning 24,500 Wyndham points from two stays totaling

When I tell people that I pay $895 per year (see rates and fees) for my American Express Platinum Card®, I’m usually met with confusion at how I could possibly justify that price tag. I love being able to respond by saying that I actually profit off of this card in terms of value each

For years now, Jackson Hole has loomed large in my mind as the epitome of a true western mountain town. There’s unbeatable skiing, both inbound and backcountry; authentic saloons around every corner; proximity to not one but two massive, wildlife-filled national parks. I’ve always been romanced by the idea of the Tetons with their jagged

Taking red-eye flights is a reality of intercontinental travel. After all, the vast majority of flights from the U.S. to Europe take off late in the day, fly through the night and land the next morning across the Atlantic. You’re also likely to spend the night on a plane if you’re headed deep into South

If you have a premium Chase credit card in your wallet, every so often, it makes sense to think about things like: Is the annual fee worth paying? Are you actually using the card’s benefits? Does the card still fit your spending and travel? If you answer no to any of the questions above, you

I was worried that the “Miracle on the Hudson Experience” at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum would be a Disney-like ride, akin to flight-theater attractions that simulate flying over a city. To my relief, that’s not what the museum experience was about. “Miracle on the Hudson” refers to the Jan. 15, 2009, incident in which US

For most people, booking the right hotel stay comes down to a few simple factors: price, location and amenities. “Oh, this one includes free breakfast,” one might say to themselves, and voila, it’s booked. For some communities, it’s not so simple. Until my father started traveling again after having his leg amputated, I never understood

Wyndham and Barclays refreshed their cobranded credit card portfolio in June, offering travelers four distinct options based on how often they stay with Wyndham and which benefits they value most. The lineup now ranges from a no-annual-fee card for occasional Wyndham guests to a premium personal card designed for travelers who can maximize annual statement