Visa, Mastercard reach agreement to lower swipe fees — how will this impact your rewards?

Visa, Mastercard reach agreement to lower swipe fees — how will this impact your rewards?

After almost 20 years in court, the two largest credit card issuers have reached an agreement with retailers and merchants to lower interchange fees. Interchange — or “swipe” — fees are the charges that the retailer pays when you, as a consumer, use your credit card to make a purchase. They average 2% of the…

Spirit adds 9 new routes in latest network adjustment

Spirit adds 9 new routes in latest network adjustment

Spirit Airlines continues to rearrange its network with the addition of nine new routes. The Miramar, Florida-based carrier quietly loaded a slew of new flights over the weekend, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. (The airline did not issue a press release along with these new routes.) CIRIUM…

Skip Santorini and try these equally beautiful but less discovered islands instead

Skip Santorini and try these equally beautiful but less discovered islands instead

When summer hits and the wanderlust kicks in, there’s nothing quite like the dream of the Greek islands to stir the soul. But let’s be real: Places like Santorini, while stunning, can get as packed as a subway during rush hour. Luckily for us, Greece is sprinkled with a bunch of other islands that are…

Breeze Airways launches cobranded credit card and new cities, preps loyalty program revamp

Breeze Airways launches cobranded credit card and new cities, preps loyalty program revamp

Breeze Airways announced its first cobranded credit card on Tuesday and kicked off an expansion of its loyalty program — now known as “Breezy Rewards” — in the latest step by the startup airline to try to reach profitability by year’s end. The airline also announced several new markets and routes in its latest expansion….

Baccarat Hotels’ expansion to the Maldives part of larger growth strategy

Baccarat Hotels’ expansion to the Maldives part of larger growth strategy

The luxe Baccarat Hotels brand is adding a Maldives property to its portfolio, but don’t think it stops there in terms of expansion for the brand — or for its siblings, 1 Hotels and Treehouse Hotels. Baccarat Hotels & Residences Maldives is slated to open in 2027, parent company SH Hotels & Resorts announced this…

How to maximize 100,000 Hilton Honors points and a free night award

How to maximize 100,000 Hilton Honors points and a free night award

With more than 6,800 Hilton-branded properties worldwide, it’s hard to travel somewhere and not find a Hilton property. Whether planning a trip to paradise or visiting a major city, you can find tremendous value in the Hilton Honors program. Most award prices range from 5,000 to 95,000 Hilton Honors points per night for standard rooms,…

Where to Stay in Miami When You Visit (Updated 2024)

Where to Stay in Miami When You Visit (Updated 2024)

Posted: 2/25/24 | February 25th, 2024 Miami, a vibrant metropolis on Florida’s southeastern coast, is known for its sun-soaked beaches, pulsating nightlife, and rich culture that blends Latin American and Caribbean influences. There’s a ton to see and do here, from exploring South Beach’s iconic, pastel-hued Art Deco buildings to kayaking in the Everglades. There’s…