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The 12 Best Hair Straighteners and Flat Irons for Travel [2023]
Hair straighteners and flat irons can help to kick unruly hair back into shape when it just won’t behave. Whether you want to eliminate frizz or create a whole new look, many of us simply could not be without our…
The 12 Best Credit Cards for Complimentary Global Entry & TSA PreCheck [2024]
Having Global Entry or TSA PreCheck is a must if you’re a frequent traveler. There’s no better way to save time and discomfort than being expedited through airport security, immigration, or customs during your trip. There is, however, a cost…
16 Benefits of Adding Authorized Users to the Amex Platinum Card
The Platinum Card® from American Express has long been one of the most powerful and popular travel credit cards on the market. The card offers a long list of benefits that include access to several major lounge networks and complimentary…
The 12 Best Websites for Finding Cheap Car Rentals [2024]
Renting a car is rarely a fun activity. For many of us, it means we’ll devote time to finding the right price, deciding which features to add, and debating the cost and need for extra car rental insurance. Thankfully, finding…
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Pets on Trains within the U.S.
When planning your next trip within the U.S., you may not want to leave your 4-legged friend at home. Thankfully, with many train services now allowing small pets to be carried on board, there are alternative options to flying or…
The Amex Platinum Card: How To Best Use Your $200 Airline Credit [Every Year]
The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the top premium travel credit cards on the market, but also one of the most expensive. The card’s annual fee is substantially higher than other cards. Still, it also comes with…
The 5 Best Credit Cards That Include Car Rental Elite Status [2024]
Compared to airline and hotel status, car rental status often takes the backseat when discussing travel elite status. But for those renting cars frequently, having car rental status at one of the major car rental companies can be super beneficial….
What Is the Value of American Airlines Executive Platinum Status? [Ticketing, at the Airport & Alliance Benefits]
The American Airlines frequent flyer program AAdvantage has 4 tiers that you can earn — Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum — with each tier having more benefits than the preceding one. In this post, you’ll find information on the…
The Best Ways To Fly to North Asia With Points and Miles [Step-by-Step]
As many of us know already, it’s hard work to acquire the hundreds of thousands of points and miles required to plan a first class vacation. And many of these vacations involve flying to the countries that constitute the North…
The Ultimate Guide to Flying Private with Blackbird [Booking, Price, and Routes]
When you think of private jets, you probably think multi-million dollar jets and thousands of dollars per flight hour. While this was once the case, a number of private jet startups that have popped up over the past few years….
Chase Freedom Unlimited Card — Full Review [2024]
Great Card If Don’t Get If Freedom Unlimited Card — Is It Worth It? If you’re in the market for a no-annual-fee cash-back card, it’s likely that the Freedom Unlimited card would be worth it for you. With it, you’ll…
Orlando International Airport [MCO] – Ultimate Terminal Guide
Serving over 50 million passengers annually, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest airport in Florida and sits at number 10 for the busiest airports in the U.S.¹ With its central position in Florida and proximity to some major leisure…
Chase Ink Business Credit Cards – Bonus Categories, Features & Fees
The Chase Ink line of business credit cards features some of the most lucrative points-earning small business credit cards on the market. But each of the 4 cards — the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card, Ink Business Cash® Credit Card,…
The Best Places to Stay in Orlando, Florida, for Your Disney Vacation [2024]
If there is 1 thing that I enjoy writing about here at Upgraded Points, it is family vacations to Walt Disney World — a destination that is always changing thanks to new rides, airline routes, hotel openings, strategies, and so…
The 7 Best Websites for Flight Deal Alerts [Don’t Miss Out!]
Knowing the right time to purchase a flight can cause some travel anxiety. Of course, you want to buy at just the right time so you can get the best deal — but how in the world are you supposed…
How To Earn 100k+ Chase Ultimate Rewards Points [In 90 Days]
Chase Ultimate Rewards are some of the most valuable and versatile points available. The points transfer to 14 different travel partners, giving you endless opportunities to travel the world in style. But before we talk about redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards…
The Wing, Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport Review
The Wing, Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 1 of 4 lounges my fiancée and I visited while flying on Cathay Pacific First Class. Each lounge has its own distinct characteristics, which is a welcome breath…
How to Get Hilton Honors Elite Status [Benefits, How to Qualify, and Free Nights]
The benefits of Hilton Honors hotel elite status are many. That upgraded room can be luxurious, the free breakfast buffet expansive, and the hotel executive lounge a quiet retreat for complimentary cocktails and culinary delights. To qualify for hotel elite…
Amex Business Platinum Card vs. Amex Platinum Card [Detailed Comparison]
Premium credit cards are what American Express does best. Originally a mail business in the mid-nineteenth century, American Express has since evolved into one of the powerhouse brands for credit card rewards. Whether it’s due to its rewards program, American…
The 15 Best Hotels in Paris, France [Includes Area Guide]
Paris is arguably one of the most romantic cities in the world and one that is visited by over 7 million people annually. From the style and grandeur of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées to the iconic landmarks of the Eiffel…
19 Best Ways To Earn Lots of Flying Blue Miles [Air France/KLM Airlines]
Flying Blue is the loyalty program of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (the national airline of the Netherlands) and Air France. KLM and Air France merged to form Air France-KLM Group back in 2004, and — shortly after this — combined…