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For my 31st birthday, I took a 5-night trip to Ibiza, Spain, with my girlfriend. It was a fantastic experience of rest and relaxation. On our way home, we spent a day in Madrid, experiencing some of the city’s culture…

The hospitality company citizenM Hotels opened its first location, at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), in 2008. The brand seeks to “disrupt” the hotel industry by offering luxury stays in prime locations but at an affordable price point for leisure and…

Mexico is one of the best and easiest destinations for U.S.-based travelers to visit. You’ll need to grab your passport, but the country is just a short flight away from most U.S. cities, with nonstop flights to and from numerous…

American Airlines was the last of the 3 big U.S. carriers to implement cash upgrades after purchase, internally known as the instant upsell program. You can purchase an upgrade after you book your flight if you’re looking for a little…

Whether you know it as one of the Puritans’ first settled lands in the New World, from the iconic lighthouses, as the summer home of presidents and celebrities, or as the site of the gay capital of New England, Cape…

Award search engines have been cropping up at an unprecedented pace over the last few years. No longer do we need to search for flights and hotels laboriously, one website at a time. Instead, sites like Seats.aero offer a one-and-done…

Airline: United Airlines (UA)Aircraft: Boeing 737-900Flight #: UA 1193Route: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)Date: November 9, 2024Duration: 2 hours, 25 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy, 159 seats across 32.5 rows, 3-3 configurationSeats: 26A, 26B, 26E, 26F, 27FCost:…

I was extremely nervous before I flew with my newborn. How many diapers would I need? What if they spit up, or worse, had a blowout? It turns out that traveling with a newborn is much more of a breeze…

Taking a multiple-stop trip around Europe can be the vacation of a lifetime. From London to Prague to Helsinki, there are countless cities European cities to explore on your next trip. And if you’ve already booked a flight to Europe,…

Depending on your point of view, Times Square is the Crossroads of the World, an exciting public forum of the best and boldest New York City and America have to offer — in the loudest, proudest way possible. Or it’s…

I’ve always loved riding the rails in Europe. Since my very first high-speed train experience on Renfe’s Alta Velocidad Española between Madrid in Seville in the early 2000s, I’ve been hooked. However, as a cost-conscious study-abroad student and, later, a…

Great Card If Don’t Get If Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Card: Is It Worth It? If you’re looking for a card that helps you earn as much cash-back as possible for the items your business spends the…

My wife and I recently visited relatives in Brazil and took 3 domestic flights with GOL. Thanks to GOL’s partnership with American Airlines, I enjoyed several extra benefits on these flights using my AAdvantage elite status. From a generous checked…

The author stayed as an invited guest of The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya. All opinions are the author’s own, and The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya, had no input in any part of this review. On a…

Thailand is one of the best and most affordable destinations in Southeast Asia. The country is home to incredible festivals, endless cultural activities, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Visiting at certain times of the year…

I’m a big fan of the classic Hyatt Regency hotel with the large, open atrium in the center of the hotel. I stayed at 2 of them recently, and this was the second. Coincidentally, both stays were at properties hosting…

Rockefeller Center is one of New York City’s enigmatic landmarks and the site of arguably the most famous Christmas tree in the world. An estimated 125 million people visit Rockefeller Center every year, and after Thanksgiving, a huge chunk of…

I visited the Golden Gate Lounge at San Francisco International Airport with my family of 5, including a teen and tweens, in October 2024. We found fresh food and a comfortable space to relax from traffic and grab a bite…

Traveling, especially abroad, is one of our favorite activities here at Upgraded Points. However, overpaying for cell phone data is not one of them. Although free Wi-Fi is often readily available, consistently staying connected throughout a trip can be a…

The author stayed as an invited guest of Monterey Beach Hotel. All opinions are the author’s own, and Monterey Beach Hotel had no input in any part of this review. Monterey Beach Hotel originally opened in the 1960s as a…

The Chase Freedom Flex^® is a simple card that could easily get overlooked in your wallet. But that would be a mistake, because it has tremendous earning potential. Each quarter, the Freedom Flex card has bonus categories that earn 5%…