This hotel hosted one of the most famous bachelor parties in history — that of Prince Philip in 1947. One of Liberace’s mirror-tiled grand pianos now graces its lobby lounge. Alfred Hitchcock apocryphally once declared it the perfect setting for a murder, thanks to the fact that you could hide a body in nearby Hyde…

Etihad Airways is flexing its premium muscle as it unveils an all-new first- and business-class experience. The Abu Dhabi carrier on Monday announced the hotly anticipated cabins coming to its Airbus A321LR jets, the first of which is expected to be inducted into the fleet in the coming weeks and commence commercial operations on Aug….

Atlantic City is on the brink of a transformation that promises to redefine its identity and raise its status as a top place for fun. D-Wayne Prieto of VIVO Investment Partners has unveiled an ambitious $1+ billion plan to reinvent the former Sands/Claridge site into a year-round amusement hub. This visionary project aims to position…

Like most hotel loyalty programs, Hilton Honors only offers elite benefits and earnings when you book directly. So, the obvious question before booking a specific stay is: Should I book directly with Hilton Honors? Here’s a look at the value you’ll get when booking directly and what booking directly means for the Hilton Honors program….

We get it — airline seat selection can be a frustrating endeavor. Window or aisle? Preferred seat or standard seat? Over the wing or not? Select a seat or hope to score a great one at check-in? Sometimes, your ideal seat may not be available when you book. And who has time to manually check…

If a laid-back all-inclusive beach getaway sounds ideal to you, Punta Cana should be at the top of your list. This stretch of the Dominican Republic is known for its dreamy coastline, calm turquoise waters and impressive lineup of resorts for every type of traveler. Punta Cana makes it easy to relax, explore and indulge…

Earlier this week, it became possible to redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points for award seats on Japan Airlines, opening up potential sweet spots for traveling between the U.S. and Japan. While award availability in premium cabins for the first day or so the new functionality was live seemed to be limited to within a few days…

Once a bustling hub for poker tournaments, Atlantic City is reclaiming its place in the spotlight as the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C) makes its grand return after a five-year hiatus. Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City will host the prestigious event from August 14 to August 25, 2025. This is a big deal because Harrah’s…

I’m in the midst of a bit of a points predicament. I’m trying to decide how many of my American Express Membership Rewards points I’m going to transfer to Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles program — and, by extension, Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan program — before it’s too late. Here’s the situation: Last fall, when the two…

So often when I’m recommending a rewards credit card to friends and family, I immediately get the question: “But is that one of those cards with an annual fee?” It’s true that many rewards cards worth having come with an annual fee. But, in my opinion, it is usually a very minor investment that delivers…