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Finally, IHG Gets Cool: What You Need to Know About the New ‘Noted Collection’

Jake Redman February 28, 2026

IHG just launched its 21st brand. It’s called the Noted Collection. The move was official as of February 17, 2026. If you’re tired of the “beige box” hotel experience, this is for you. It’s IHG’s latest play into the “soft luxury” space. Think independent hotels that want to keep their soul but need IHG’s massive booking engine to survive. For those of us who live out of a suitcase but hate the corporate feel of a standard Crowne Plaza, this is a big win. The Lowdown on Noted Collection IHG has been on a tear lately. 11 new brands in […]

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Venture X Lounge Cuts: The Party’s Over for Your Plus-One

Jake Redman February 27, 2026

February 1, 2026. The date the Venture X party ended. Capital One finally pulled the plug on the most generous guest policy in the premium card market. No more “bring the whole squad” for free. The era of the “free lunch” in Denver, Dallas, Dulles, LAS, and JFK is officially over. (And yeah, the Landing concept is in the mix too — like DCA.) The February 1 Reality Check If you’re standing in line at a Capital One Lounge today, the math changed. Here’s the damage: Primary Cardholders: Still get in free. Adult Guests: $45 per person, per visit. Child […]

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Airport Lounges

Admirals Club Newark (EWR): The Real Story on Crowding, Food & Whether It’s Worth a Visit

Jake Redman February 26, 2026

Newark Liberty International. Terminal A. A massive upgrade from the old concrete bunker. Among the shiny new gates and high-priced digital kiosks sits the Admirals Club. It’s the refuge for the American Airlines crowd. We spent some time there to see if the reality matches the “new terminal” hype. Spoiler: it’s better than the old one, but it’s still an Admirals Club. The Entrance and Vibe Find it near the gates in the new Terminal A. Elevators up. Check-in is usually quick. Staff are standard AA, efficient, mostly polite, seen it all. The design is modern. Clean lines. Lots of […]

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