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Procuring a Brazilian Visa: My Experience

tl;dr – Things were dicey there for a bit. In preparation for a trip to Brazil, I needed to procure a visa. If you’re unfamiliar, the visa requirement for citizens of the USA (as well…

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tl;dr – My assessment of Hyatt’s customer support. What are your thoughts? The other day, I had someone reach out via email asking me my thoughts on Hyatt’s customer support.…

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One&Only Planning French Alps Ski Resort for 2030

tl;dr – Another luxe property for where else? Courchevel. One&Only, the luxury resort brand owned by Kerzner International, recently announced its newest project, the One&Only…

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HBO’s The White Lotus is Coming to Paris: Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Confirmed as Season Four Filming Location

tl;dr – One of the hit show’s filming locations will be a former palace hotel in Paris. Fans of HBO’s White Lotus and Paris have a lot to be excited about today. The Mandarin Oriental…

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beOnd Airlines and Gulf Air Partner on Codeshare

tl;dr – A partnership that aimed at extending each carrier’s network. Maldivian carrier beOnd Airlines and Gulf Air recently announced a codeshare agreement. Headquartered in Dubai and…

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Air New Zealand Formally Launches New Koru Loyalty Program

tl;dr – There are now five loyalty tiers in the new program. Air New Zealand recently revamped its loyalty program to include five tiers. Notably, these changes introduce two new tiers…

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Mandarin Oriental Joins the Cruising Game: Launching Nile River Cruise

tl;dr – Another luxury brand, another cruise. Mandarin Oriental recently announced a new luxury river experience – the Mandarin Oriental, Nile Cruise – joining many other…

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Minor Hotels Continues Luxury Expansion: Will Open Anantara in Turks and Caicos in 2029

tl;dr – More aggressive moves from Minor Hotels. Recently, I’ve profiled Thailand-based Minor Hotels and why I think it would make a great acquisition target. The chain continues to…

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Allegiant and Sun Country Receive Approval to Continue Separate Operations, Keeping Merger on Track

tl;dr – The $1.5 billion merger between Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines is expected to close on May 13, 2026. Amidst all the talk of possible consolidation and the recent death…

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May 6, 2026

Hilton Plans a 2027 Tokyo Debut for its LXR Hotels & Resorts Brand

tl;dr – More luxury points hotels in Japan are always fun, and Hilton will add a historic one. Hilton’s luxury soft brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts, continues to grow. Recently, it was…

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Travel + Leisure Joins the Outdoor Hybrid Accommodation Game: Launches Eddie Bauer Adventure Club

Hilton Adds California Property to Its Nascent Outset Collection

Buy World of Hyatt Points with a 20% Bonus – Ends July 27, 2026

Procuring a Brazilian Visa: My Experience

Travel + Leisure Joins the Outdoor Hybrid Accommodation Game: Launches Eddie Bauer Adventure Club

Hilton Adds California Property to Its Nascent Outset Collection

Buy World of Hyatt Points with a 20% Bonus – Ends July 27, 2026

Procuring a Brazilian Visa: My Experience

The Ritz-Carlton is Coming to Lima, Peru – But There’s a Catch

Ends Today: An Extra $50 Off Citi Travel Hotel Bookings: Stack on Top of $100 Citi Premier Credit (Targeted)

Accor Bringing Top Tier Luxury Brand to The Alps

Exclusive: Marriott Won’t Stop Opening Safari Lodges – Kinara, a Luxury Collection Safari Camp, Masai Mara Opening June 2026

Marriott Makes It Easier to Know Which of Its Properties Have Overwater Bungalows

Trouble on the Slopes: Hilton’s Plans for Its Latest Park City Ski Hotel Looking Kinda Dicey

Haircuts Far and Wide: Seeking Out Taper Fades All Over the World

Unwind at This Southern California Wine and Yoga Retreat – Book ASAP and Reserve Your Spot!

This is What Post-Game In-Flight Dining Looks Like for an NFL Team

Checking in on Blackbeard’s 2025 Predictions – How’d I Do?

A Cheat Sheet to Help You Maximize Your PTO in 2026

Book A Hotel Room for the Day: Here Are The Best Day Pass Apps

The Contrarian’s Beach Vacation: Day Passing Your Way Through Cancun

Check Your Hyatt Account for Targeted Free Night Award Offers

Have Global Entry and Got a New Passport? – Don’t Forget to Do This

Hyatt Customer Support – Good or Bad? – My Honest Opinion

Does This Hyatt Survey Mean Changes are Coming to Globalist?… Hate to Say ‘I Told Ya So’

M&A Fun: Hotel Chains I Could See Being Acquired (and Who Should Buy Them)

Nobu Hotels: A Brief Look at the Hospitality Chain and Its Possible Endgame

Is Rosewood Hotels for Sale? – A Brief Look at the Luxury Hotel Chain

One&Only Planning French Alps Ski Resort for 2030

HBO’s The White Lotus is Coming to Paris: Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Confirmed as Season Four Filming Location

beOnd Airlines and Gulf Air Partner on Codeshare

Air New Zealand Formally Launches New Koru Loyalty Program

Mandarin Oriental Joins the Cruising Game: Launching Nile River Cruise

Minor Hotels Continues Luxury Expansion: Will Open Anantara in Turks and Caicos in 2029

Allegiant and Sun Country Receive Approval to Continue Separate Operations, Keeping Merger on Track

Hilton Plans a 2027 Tokyo Debut for its LXR Hotels & Resorts Brand

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