Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve insurance benefits – Which is better?

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.   Many travel credit cards have similar names, and that can be confusing. It seems like every card name contains the word platinum, preferred, premier or reserve somewhere in the title. It’s important to know the distinctions between each because the benefits you’ll find on each…

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The 7 best Disney Springs hotels with nightly rates as low as $85

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Between park tickets, hotel rooms, food, souvenirs and skip-the-line access, planning a Disney World vacation can be quite the budget-busting endeavor. There are plenty of ways to save money at Disney World, but one popular way to cut costs quickly is to stay slightly removed…

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United cuts a splashy long-haul route, adds 2 international flights from Denver

United Airlines isn’t afraid to take some gambles with its route network. Sometimes these splashy new long-haul routes turn into big wins, like the carrier’s nonstop service to Cape Town. Other routes, however, aren’t as successful. The latest example is United’s routes from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. This 3,344-mile flight first launched…

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Blackouts, strikes and ground stops: What to do if you’re traveling this week and how to be prepared on your next trip

This week has provided plenty of reminders about what can go wrong when it comes to travel. In Spain and Portugal, airlines, airports, rail lines and just about every facet of the economy are only beginning to get back on track after widespread blackouts Monday snarled travel and upended routines. Investigators are still searching for the cause of the…

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The ultimate guide to Ponant cruise ships and itineraries

Amazing trips with French flair. That could be the tagline for Ponant, the small-ship cruise specialist known for upscale voyages to some of the world’s most off-the-beaten-path places. Founded by a group of French merchant mariners in 1988 with a single small sailing vessel, Ponant has grown into one of the world leaders in what is known as expedition…

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Ha Long Bay opens on iconic Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Site

Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Ha Long Bay, a stylish retreat located close to Bai Chay Beach and minutes from the city’s most iconic landmarks. Overlooking the emerald waters and dramatic limestone karsts of one of the world’s natural wonders, the hotel blends stylish surroundings with warm Vietnamese hospitality to create an unforgettable base for business and…

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IHG to unveil second Holiday Inn & Suites in Japan

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today an agreement with Minami Nijo Operations, a wholly-owned subsidiary of World Brands Collection Hotels & Resorts, to open Japan’s second Holiday Inn & Suites later this year, which will be owned by a fund managed by Goldman Sachs.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Position Across Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean

As a featured presenter and patron sponsor of this week’s Americas Lodging Investment Summit Caribbean & Latin America (ALIS CALA) conference, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) reaffirms its strength and commitment to growth within Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean (MLAC). The nearly 400* open and pipeline IHG properties throughout the region span every segment, encompassing a strategic mix…

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