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I’ve been to the Maldives a few times now. On previous trips, I stayed at properties such as the Conrad Maldives and the all-inclusive Mercure Maldives. This year, for my January birthday, I decided to indulge my Maldives addiction once…

IHG is kicking off its 60th anniversary of operating in Japan with 3 offer packages valid from October 1 to December 31, 2024. The offers vary quite a bit depending on where you’d like to stay and what best fits…

Understanding the costs associated with international travel sometimes feels like nailing jelly to the wall. While flights are more affordable than ever, taxes and hidden fees are taking the place of your savings. Here’s something to keep in mind when…

Frontier Airlines has been making tons of changes over the last few years, including a revamp of its loyalty program, the introduction of its all-you-can-fly passes, and the launch of new fare classes. Now, Frontier has announced 22 new routes…

Flights to Argentina are notoriously expensive, but there’s an excellent deal for anyone looking to travel next year. While you can generally expect to pay upwards of $4,000 for business class flights to Buenos Aires, we’ve found rates as cheap…

Disney is out with its newest promotion, offering discounts to those who book vacation packages. Depending on where you stay, you can save up to $200 per night on your stay — though these top-tier savings are only applicable to…

Who likes free flights? Everyone does, of course. Fortunately, Chase has just launched a new transfer bonus between Ultimate Rewards and Avios that will help you get closer to reward flights on British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Iberia. Let’s take…

If you didn’t already know, Marriott has had a partnership with Uber since 2021, allowing you to earn Marriott points on all your Uber rides. Now, Marriott is updating the way you’ll earn points. It’s mostly negative, though you’ll now…

Do you need to be in India sometime before October 31, 2024? If so, you’re in luck, because JetBlue has dropped the pricing for select routes from the U.S. to India for the next month. These deals are 44% off…

If you haven’t been watching airline news recently, you may have missed out on the fact that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), previously a member of Star Alliance, has now jumped ship and moved over to SkyTeam. While this is a loss…

Hotel elite status can be difficult to earn, especially for those who don’t travel often. Sure, you can open up credit cards that offer status to cardholders, but IHG offers something different: the ability to purchase status. The cost to…

Your business class tickets are waiting, but they won’t be for long. India is a hot location for travel of any sort, but the flights cover quite a distance — and usually cost a pretty penny in business class. Happily,…

Well, that escalated quickly. Just a few days after Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airways announced that they’d officially closed their deal, mileage transfers between the 2 have gone live. Let’s take a look at the details. Transfer Miles Between Alaska…

Here we go again with another credit-card-focused piece of legislation introduced by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), who has recently drawn the ire of award travelers for his Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 proposal, which sought to limit credit card…

There’s never been a better time to consider adding Chase’s Aeroplan^® Credit Card to your wallet. For a limited time only, successful new card applicants will enjoy a welcome bonus offer of up to 100,000 bonus points. The Aeroplan card…

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. While these may not be as popular as some other…

Oman Air may not have the world’s largest route network, but it’s been expanding in recent years — and that includes its decision to join Oneworld. While it’s not a member yet, you can now redeem your Alaska Airlines miles…

Choice Hotels may not be the first chain you think of when you want to book a stay, but its Choice Privileges program offers decent value, and its award redemptions can be a downright steal. Now, a new promotion from…

Ever heard of GHA Discovery? It’s not a hotel program we cover often, though this loyalty program covers more than 800 properties worldwide. Its brands include Kempinski, Viceroy, Anantara, NH Collection, and more. Now, as first reported by View From…

Drop everything, because one of our favorite deals in the Maldives is back, and this one won’t last long! Have you wanted to visit the Maldives but don’t have enough points? Are you worried that the cost of food and…

Do you have an IHG Business Rewards account? If not, you may want to rethink that, because IHG has relaunched a great promotion for members. You can earn double points on bookings for weddings, meetings, or rooms through June 2025…