It may be smack dab in the center of Perth, but Como The Treasury feels more like a spa retreat than your average city hotel. Part of its idiosyncrasy is because, rather than occupying a modern tower, it is located in the sprawling State Buildings, which were constructed between 1875-1959 and housed, as you may…

Marriott is planning to open its latest safari camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti, and it looks like a stunner. Mereshi Safari Camp Serengeti, Autograph Collection will open in November, just a short drive from the Fort Ikoma airstrip in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park (your guide will be there to meet you with bottled water and chilled,…

Transferable rewards currencies, such as American Express Membership Rewards points, Chase Ultimate Rewards points, Citi ThankYou Rewards points and Bilt Points, consistently rank as some of the most valuable rewards in our monthly valuations. What makes these rewards particularly valuable is their ability to be transferred to various airline and hotel programs. If you look…

Hotel chains are increasingly incorporating boutique properties, nature lodges and other accommodations that go beyond the cookie-cutter expectations — without sacrificing the valuable benefits of loyalty programs. But what if you need more space to spread out while on vacation, or even want a full kitchen? Thankfully, some of our favorite hotel programs and credit…

Lufthansa is headed to the Valley of the Sun. Beginning next August, the Star Alliance carrier will launch new nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Munich International Airport (MUC). It will mark the first time the German carrier has offered service to Arizona. This is the second nonstop U.S. route that…

American Express is adding a benefit that could save some business cardmembers money on coworking spaces. Starting Oct. 22, eligible U.S. cardmembers with The Business Platinum Card® from American Express or the American Express® Corporate Platinum Card will receive a complimentary ZO membership from Tishman Speyer. The membership includes unlimited access to participating ZO Clubhouses,…

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have unveiled their two newest routes across the Pacific. Alaska on Tuesday announced new nonstop service from Seattle to Japan and Tahiti. Flights to Osaka, Japan, will begin May 14. Service to Papeete, French Polynesia, will kick off June 11. Both routes will be operated — at least to start…

Bilt just added JetBlue TrueBlue as its 27th transfer partner, calling it “one of the most requested transfer partners” among its members. Now, Bilt members can transfer points to JetBlue TrueBlue at a 1:1 ratio via the Bilt app or website once they link their TrueBlue account with their Bilt account. You can transfer in…

Delta Air Lines now has Wi-Fi service available throughout nearly every flight — including its longest service to Asia, Australia and the South Pacific. The Atlanta-based carrier on Tuesday announced it had closed its “last coverage gap” over the Pacific Ocean, thanks to a new satellite that just came online in the last week. Delta…

One way to ensure your vacation goes smoothly is to be prepared for anything — including illnesses, weather and hotel evacuations. Minor injuries and ailments are another risk. That’s why we recommend taking a portable first-aid everywhere you go. If you get sick or hurt while abroad, having the right remedies on hand can save…