“Atlantic City All In: The World Series of Poker Makes a Triumphant Comeback!” ♠️♥️♣️♦️

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…

Why I’m planning to transfer Amex points to Hawaiian, and then Alaska, soon

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…

LAX Metro Transit Center is set to open early June

Angelenos are now one step closer to having a direct rail connection between Los Angeles’ transit network and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In 2014, city officials approved building the much-needed Automated People Mover to connect LAX to the city’s public transport system. This plan also included building the Metro Transit Center, which will open…

Amtrak announces new Mardi Gras Service route between New Orleans and Mobile

Starting this summer, Amtrak will launch a new twice-daily service between two of the most popular Mardi Gras destinations in the southern U.S. Dubbed the “Amtrak Mardi Gras Service,” this new route will ferry guests along the Mississippi Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama. Four stops in Mississippi will be made: Bay St….

American Airlines plans May opening for Philly Flagship Lounge, reports big first-quarter loss

American Airlines’ new business-class lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is on track to open next month, the airline’s top executive confirmed Thursday. Philly’s Flagship Lounge is expected to open sometime in May, American CEO Robert Isom said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call. The premium outpost, which was first announced last summer, will be…

Quick Points: Earn bonus points or miles on events, attractions and more with Undercover Tourist

No matter how far you travel to attend a concert, theme park or sporting event, you probably won’t earn bonus travel rewards on your purchase. These purchases typically code as entertainment despite the fact that these are the types of purchases commonly made when we travel for vacation. However, there is a not-so-secret way to…