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Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Did you know that you can earn airline miles — rather than hotel points — when staying at hotels? Odds are you may have heard of this option, but…

TAP Air Portugal has done us all a favor and dumped several dates of business class award seats on nonstop flights to Lisbon (LIS) through June 2025. We’re seeing as many as 9 business class seats per flight. Therefore, if…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There are few things we love more than a great deal in business class, which is precisely why we stay on the lookout for prices just like this: New…

Finding discounts on theme park tickets can be tough, especially if you want to visit popular locations such as Walt Disney World or Universal Studios. That’s why the new Citi Strata Premier℠ Card is such a big deal. Although you…

We learned a few weeks ago that Qatar Airways will be launching credit cards within the U.S., but details so far have been scant. We now know how many cards are coming, the rewards they’ll earn, and what type of…

I remember the buzz when the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® was launched. Although I was well over 5/24, Chase’s restriction for whether you’d be approved for a new card, I had heard that you could still have a chance to get…

If you’re a heavy user of Instacard, the Instacart Mastercard^® may make sense for you. With strong earnings on purchases from Instacart and Chase Travel, this card rewards those who shop often. And now, with a new welcome offer on…

I’ve been a devoted United loyalist for a very long time (ever since Delta started gutting its loyalty program), but this year is the first year in a long time that I’ve exhausted my United MileagePlus Premier Gold elite status. Although I had…

The offering information mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The co-branded business IHG card, the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card, has an increased welcome bonus offer, though you’ll need to do quite a bit of…

We love great deals at Upgraded Points, especially when one comes around for something that usually is a bit tricky to book with points — like cruises. Virgin Voyages is back with awesome deals on select cruises that you can…

Whether you’re 18 or 82, applying for your first credit card is an overwhelming affair. Bombarded with ads from every source imaginable, you probably opened a card with your bank and called it a day, like I did. Unfortunately, these…

The schlep from the West Coast over to Europe is long, so it makes sense that you don’t want to do it in economy. But with business class pricing through the roof, sometimes a better solution is springing for premium…

As one of the most expensive and highly coveted properties in Hilton’s portfolio, it’s obvious why finding award space at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is almost impossible. However, we’ve spotted a last-minute dump of award rooms, so if you…

In January of this year, I spent a fabulous 7 nights at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. While I haven’t quite wrapped up my full review (stay tuned … there’s a lot to say), there are some things that really…

If you’ve ever read any of my writing, you probably already know that I’m a credit card fiend. The more expensive the annual fee, the better. Load me up because I’m here for that coupon book of credits. All jokes…

The U.S. has long had fewer protections for travelers. Unlike other countries, airlines have historically had a lot of leeway regarding refunds, flight cancellations, and what they owe to passengers. Now, a new Department of Transportation (DOT) ruling has solidified…

Winter is finally behind us, and spring is in full swing, which means we’re all already looking ahead to summer and all the travel that comes with our favorite season. So, where is our team jetting off to this summer?…

It isn’t cheap to fly to India, whether you’re looking to fly up front or in good old economy class. Happily, we’ve found discounted flights in business from all over the U.S. to India. Let’s go over the details. Fare…

Finding business class award seats to New Zealand is nearly impossible, especially since there are so few airlines that operate these flights. However, we’ve seen a fairly last-minute smattering of seats available in business class on Air New Zealand starting…

Are you an active-duty military member or about to become one? When joining the armed forces, you are entitled to certain financial benefits. These benefits protect servicemembers from financial distress while protecting the nation — and some of the perks…

We’re big fans of Disney at Upgraded Points, which is why we’re glad to see that Chase and Disney are out with new welcome offers on their co-branded credit cards, but these offers are set to end soon on May…