Sandals Resorts International Announces US$200 Million Reimagination of Three Iconic Jamaica Resorts

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) today announced a US$200 million investment to reimagine three of its iconic Jamaican resorts: Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast. Following Hurricane Melissa last fall, Sandals Resorts International reopened five of its eight Jamaica properties in December with Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast remaining closed for…

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Frontier Airlines adds 4 routes, tapping opportunities left by Spirit

Frontier Airlines will launch four new routes this spring, targeting destinations where CEO James Dempsey believes Spirit Airlines’ service cuts have created new opportunities. Spirit is in the process of emerging from a second bankruptcy. Frontier will connect Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, California;…

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Yotel will join Hilton’s new Select by Hilton brand

Hilton loyalists will soon have a brand-new way to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points. On March 19, Hilton unveiled a partnership with Yotel as its first Select by Hilton brand. Yotel is known for its innovative smart-room design, including clever tech-enabled features, in affordable spaces often less than 100 square feet. The partnership will mean travelers can book…

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Am I eligible for the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s 75,000-point bonus?

I highly recommend the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) to a wide range of travelers. With solid earning rates, excellent travel protections and a lucrative welcome offer, there’s plenty to like about this mid-tier card. Speaking of that welcome offer: New cardholders can earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three…

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