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The Thompson Chicago is one of the better World of Hyatt soft-brand properties in North America — a 247-room boutique hotel in the Gold Coast neighborhood, steps from the Magnificent Mile and a short ride from O'Hare International Airport. For Muirhead Destination Strategy clients using Chicago as a transit point before a long-haul redemption, it is the right overnight stay. As a World of Hyatt Globalist member, the upgrade at check-in is confirmed — not subject to availabili

Seoul is a city that rewards preparation. The dining scene, the neighborhoods, the cultural depth — none of it reveals itself to the unprepared traveler. The Marriott Luxury Collection property in Seoul sits in the heart of Gangnam, and Bonvoy points earned through everyday spending make it a straightforward redemption. The Luxury Collection tier in Marriott Bonvoy sits above the standard Marriott and Sheraton brands and below the Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis. In Seoul, the Lux

There is business class, and then there is Japan Airlines business class. Flying JAL to Tokyo means a fully flat seat, impeccable Japanese cabin service, and a full-course dinner at 35,000 feet — all redeemed for roughly $120 in taxes on 75,000 Alaska Airlines miles. JAL's business class cabin is one of the most consistently lauded in the sky. The Shell Flat Neo seat reclines into a fully flat bed, the privacy screen creates a genuinely secluded space, and the service reflect