United Airlines is making it easier to get to Rome next summer, adding the first-ever nonstop flight to the «Eternal City» from Denver.
03.12.2024 - 16:51 / travelandleisure.com / Sapphire Reserve / Sapphire Preferred
Chase Travel is here to inspire your next vacation and, hopefully, help you pay for it in points.
On Tuesday, Chase Travel released its first annual top destination list, the 25 Trips to Take In 2025. And thanks to «insights from in-house travel experts,» it's chock-full of fantastic recommendations, including getaways in Thailand (which also happens to be Travel + Leisure's 2025 Destination of the Year), explorations of lesser-visited European destinations like Poland, and plenty of domestic zip codes worthy of a stay.
To help travelers make their dreams of traveling the selected destinations a reality, Chase is also launching Chase Travel’s 10 Million Points Giveaway. Here's how it works.
Now through Jan. 31, 2025, eligible Chase cardmembers can enter for a chance to win one of ten prizes of one Million Ultimate Rewards points, which they can use to plan their «ultimate trip.» To enter, you must be the primary Chase card member of one of the participating cards (which include the Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, Chase Freedom Flex, Chase Freedom Unlimited, Chase Freedom Student, Freedom Rise, and the Ink Business Cash, Ink Business Unlimited, Ink Business Premier, and Ink Business Preferred) and be a U.S. resident who is 18 years old or older to enter. All you need to do is head to millionpoints.chase.com, pop in your details, and cross your fingers that you win.
As for where to go, Chase suggests spots like Marrakech and Greenland, as both make excellent quick getaways thanks to new non-stop flights from the U.S., along with more under-the-radar destinations like Peru's Colca Canyon over more well-traveled sites like Machu Picchu. You can even save a few bucks if you visit destinations like Antwerp, Belgium, and Warsaw, Poland, which, according to Chase, were about $500 cheaper on average than travel to more popular destinations like Rome in 2024.
Chase is also celebrating destinations that focus on getting you outside and honoring sustainability, like Kenya and Rwanda, thanks to their eco-friendly lodges and conservation projects. We're particularly big fans of the brand-new Bistate Reserve in Rwanda, which perfectly blends eco-friendliness with the luxury touches you all deserve. (And maybe you'll get punched by a gorilla when you go, too.)
And naturally, Chase agrees that Thailand is going to be the buzziest place to be for 2025 thanks to its soon-to-be pop culture moment on the next season of «The White Lotus.» Ready to go? Enter to win, get those points, and take a trip … or two … or three … because 1 million points go surprisingly far.
United Airlines is making it easier to get to Rome next summer, adding the first-ever nonstop flight to the «Eternal City» from Denver.
A Chase Sapphire airport lounge opened in January at New York City's LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. There are also Chase Sapphire lounges in Boston and Hong Kong.
The first-ever Sky Club at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) officially opened today, Dec. 18, Delta Air Lines shared with T+L. This new space, measuring over 14,000 square feet, is located in the newly expanded Concourse A on the mezzanine level.
In early December, UNESCO inscribed a brand new batch of international traditions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. The global roster is meant to honor and preserve cultural practices that date back centuries and are still in use today, from traditional performing arts and handicrafts to festivals and culinary techniques.
It just got easier to fly as a VIP out west.JSX, a semi-private jet company based in Dallas, which has gained popularity for offering a luxury travel experience at more affordable prices than a private jet, recently announced new routes connecting Oakland, CA and destinations in the West. Starting on January 9, JSX will begin service between Oakland and Scottsdale, AZ. Located just twelve miles east of Phoenix, Scottsdale has become popular for hiking and outdoor activities, as well as shopping in the Old Town Scottsdale. On March 2, JSX will begin new service connecting Oakland, CA and Carlsbad, CA. Known for its beautiful beaches, golf courses, and other outdoor activities, Carlsbad has been growing in popularity among outdoor enthusiasts as well. Best of all, Carlsbad is home to a LEGOLAND California Resort, which makes it a family-friendly destination as well. Both of the new routes are currently on sale on JSX’s website, with tickets as low as $259 one-way. JSX operates a fleet of Embraer 145 and 135 jets. Each aircraft has a standard maximum capacity of 50 passengers, however JSX reconfigured the plane, and removed 20 seats, therefore each plane accommodates 30 passengers, providing a more spacious, luxurious experience. JSX also offers free checked bags, free drinks, and snacks. The airline also offers «hangar-to-hangar» complimentary Wi-Fi, that is high-speed and powered by Starlink. The JSX route map spans from New York to California, though most routes are on the West Coast. Major hubs include Burbank (BUR), Dallas (DAL), Las Vegas (LAS), and Westchester County, NY (HPN).
Everyone likes to have a little fun, but if you're looking for a vacation that'sa lot of fun, WalletHub has some ideas. The personal finance website revealed its list of the most fun — and budget-friendly — cities in the U.S. and Las Vegas came out on top.
"Will it or won't it reopen?" hotel cynics have been wondering about Waldorf Astoria New York for years. (Not me, of course. I'm an eternal optimist who always thought it was coming back. Cough.) But now, the Waldorf Astoria New York finally has a clear path to reopening day.
Winter blues got you daydreaming about a private Caribbean island vacation? As expensive as they might sound, you don't have to break the bank to go to one.
A new gift idea for the traveler who has it all just landed. Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent recently unveiled two new private jet itineraries for 2026, and updated two existing ones. The programs will take travelers on curated journeys to off-the-grid, or hard to reach destinations. The firm operates the month-long excursions in February, May, September, and October and they sweep through multiple counties and destinations around the world on a private jet.
Want to try out Royal Caribbean's new Ultimate Family Cabana? Join the club — the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, that is.
Delta Air Lines opened its third Delta One Lounge, a series of swanky spaces reserved for first-class fliers, at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on December 11—and it’s asking you to forget what you think you know about airport food.
Sure, you probably have a travel buddy you love exploring the world with, but sometimes, you just have to go it alone. And when you're ready for those trips where you not only want to explore on your own but really be all alone, Book Retreats has a suggestion.