This summer, buckle up—because grandma’s calling shotgun. As Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and its award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards®, are bringing generations together—paying one lucky road tripper $20,000 (inclusive of a travel stipend) to hit the highway with their grandparent. Dubbed The (Grand) Mother Road Trip, the selected traveler will prove once and…
Southwest Airlines Co. began service in Santa Rosa, California’s Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport today. To celebrate the airline’s wine country expansion, Southwest® will introduce a new Sip and Ship™ program 1, which will allow Southwest Customers to check one case of wine at no cost from select West Coast locations starting later this month.
Despite switching to dynamic pricing in 2024, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club continues to offer noteworthy Saver-level fares and attractive partner award charts. Though booking through this U.K.-based carrier loyalty program can sometimes be costly when factoring in taxes and fees and additional surcharges on award tickets, some sweet spots remain. Plus, since Flying Club partners with major credit card…
Consider it the ultimate springtime bloom…and comeback.
When Marriott acquired Starwood Preferred Guest, it merged three separate loyalty programs — SPG, Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Marriott Rewards — into Marriott Bonvoy in 2019. This combination has resulted in one of the largest loyalty programs worldwide, with over 235 million members worldwide (as of early 2026) who can earn and redeem points at almost 10,000 properties. Right now,…
New benefits are coming to the JetBlue Premier Card, the New York-based carrier’s premium credit card option. These perks include an elite status boost toward JetBlue Mosaic status, the ability to unlock statement credits toward a companion pass and an elevated redemption rebate when you redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points. The JetBlue Premier Card debuted in 2025 as an option…
Thoughtful design, warm hospitality, and a strong local connection make the property a picturesque new gateway to the destination and University of Virginia.
A comprehensive transformation of the ship, scheduled for October 2026, reinforces the brand’s continued commitment to elevated, intentional luxury travel.
Quick take: Incredible service and spacious seats set Qantas’ first-class cabin apart, but the airline is also due for an update to its most premium offering. Pros Passengers can enjoy some of the most comfortable bedding in the skies. Great food and wine menus are available. The service is sincerely warm yet polished and professional. Cons The seats need…
United Club Card overview The United Club℠ Card (see rates and fees) is the ideal card for United Club lounge access — bar none. This card makes a lot of sense for avid United fans, but those who don’t fly the airline at least a few times a year will struggle to get positive value out of the annual…
