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Disney movies have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike for generations. The thought of flying through Neverland, experiencing a whole new world in Agrabah, and flinging your cares to the wind with Hakuna Matata keeps people daydreaming and…

The Harry Potter© books spawned a series of movies, multiple theme parks, and — most importantly — a widespread community of passionate fans. Within the fictional stories you’ll find characterizations of the four houses of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and…

Singapore Airlines is one of the world’s most beloved airlines. The iconic uniforms of Singapore Airlines flight attendants symbolize the airline’s exemplary customer service. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is also lauded as one of the best airports in the world,…

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Without a doubt, the Chase Ultimate Rewards program is one of the most popular travel rewards programs among points and miles aficionados — and for good reason. With tons of ways to earn Ultimate Rewards points, the program may be the…

It’s likely been at least 5 to 10 years since you received your passport, and renewing your passport after so long can be overwhelming. If your passport is up for renewal or you’ve had a special change with your passport,…

If you’ve traveled much at all, you’ve likely heard of the Global Entry program. With all the fuss about waiting in lines at the airport, people are very curious about any way to beat the system. In this article, we’ll…

If your credit application has been denied and you’re not sure about your options, don’t give up! Take a look at the following guide, which provides an overview of the process that could turn your credit rejection into a credit…

There are great ways to earn Capital One miles and redeem them for award flights and amazing stays by transferring them to airlines and hotels! In this post, we show you Capital One’s airline and hotel transfer partners, how to…

Bluebird^® American Express^® Prepaid Debit Account is a prepaid card that cuts fees and offers banking and shopping features that beat many competitors. You get the convenience of a prepaid account with banking features like direct deposit. Plus, you get…

When you’re planning a trip, you have dozens of details to worry about. If you add a pet to the mix, those details may begin to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re traveling for pleasure or moving to a new place, that…

I’m Alex Miller, the founder of this travel website…which is of course puts me as a small business owner! Yay! As a small business owner, I decided that I didn’t want to earn cash-back on business expenses like most others do….

The growing popularity of Airbnb has opened up a new set of possibilities for those bitten by the travel bug, and people are taking advantage. Airbnb’s arrangement benefits both the traveler and the host: tourists have more options for places…

Basic Overview Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ) Aircraft: A380 Flight #: SQ025, SQ231 Route: JFK > FRA > SIN > SYD Date: August 15, 2018 Duration: 21hr 35min (7hr 35mins, 12hr 10 mins, 7hrs 40 mins) Cabin & Layout: Singapore Suites, 12-seat capacity on the lower deck,…

Note: As a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, JAL is currently experiencing many restrictions on airspace and may temporarily suspend flights to/from Europe. Japan Airlines (JAL) is Japan’s original and oldest international airline. It maintains its international hubs at Tokyo-Narita…

More and more, brides and grooms are opting to forego a wild night out to celebrate their last night of being single. Instead, they plan exciting weekend getaways with their closest friends. These trips still include the wild antics, but…

Upgraded Points created this infographic to discuss the financials and motives behind the different types of airplane classes — why they exist and how they affect revenue. You’ll also discover why there’s a movement from airlines to phase out First…

As a site that deals with the intricacies of everyday credit card use, we thought it might be interesting to look at some trends of credit card usage in each state. We analyzed how big of a balance the average…

United Airlines Overview United MileagePlus is the second-oldest frequent flyer program in the world (only a week younger than American’s AAdvantage program!). It is consistently voted the world’s Best Frequent Flyer Program by Global Traveler Magazine’s U.S. readers. A key to the…

The Marriott Bonvoy rewards program has nearly 40 airline transfer partners — the most of any transferable rewards program in the world! In this article, we lay out all of Marriott Bonvoy’s airline transfer partners and discuss how to transfer…