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JetBlue's second BlueHouse lounge is coming to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), and it's bigger than the airline's first lounge at JFK. It's also getting a full kitchen, something the JFK lounge doesn't have. It's another sign JetBlue is moving beyond its old reputation as the airline with better economy perks and making a serious push into premium travel, with Mint, a premium credit card, domestic first class, and now lounges all part of the strategy.

If you want the feeling of Europe without the heat, flight cost, or jet lag, California has some surprisingly good destination dupes. From a Danish-style village to Mediterranean-looking coastlines and wine country, a few destinations can deliver the feeling of a European getaway without leaving the state. We also look at the Peace Tax, the money travelers quietly spend to avoid awkward budget conversations on group trips.

Bilt also announced a partnership with Equinox, letting members redeem Bilt Cash toward Equinox credits, with the redemption amount tied to your Bilt status. There's no ongoing opportunity to earn or redeem Bilt points through an Equinox membership, but there are a few limited-time perks worth knowing about. And if you have The Platinum Card® from American Express, don't forget it comes with a $300 Equinox credit.

Timeline

0:00 Start Here

0:16 JetBlue BlueHouse Lounge Boston

2:01 California's Europe Dupes

2:49 The Peace Tax on Group Trips

3:53 Bilt and Equinox

4:19 Sign-Off

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