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[Expired] [Deal Alert] All-inclusive Maldives Vacation for $2,082
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. You’ve all heard the hype about the Maldives, especially if you’re into points and miles. However, travel company Luxury Escapes is now featuring a top Maldives resort at a…
[Expired] [Deal Alert] East Coast to Madeira for $1,682 in Business Class Round-trip
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Interested in warmth, wine, and sunshine? You’re in luck, because we’ve found swathes of dates to the Portuguese region of Madeira, where all of life’s simplest pleasures are in…
Plaza Premium Lounge Rejoins Priority Pass [63 New Lounges!]
If you’ve been a Priority Pass member for more than a few years, you likely remember when Plaza Premium Lounges were included with your membership. With more than 60 locations worldwide, these lounges offer a space away from the hustle…
[Expired] [Deal Alert] Doha to Tokyo in First Class for 50,000 Miles One-way
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. This one is for all the AvGeeks out there. You may have already tried Qatar’s QSuites and you probably hopped on Etihad’s Apartment when it came around … and…
Wyndham Brings Back Status Match Opportunities
For years, Wyndham had one of the most generous status match programs around. Matches were allowed from numerous other programs and a variety of levels within those programs, which made achieving Wyndham Rewards Diamond status very simple. Unfortunately, those days…
Amex Platinum Card: Benefits for National Guard Members & Reservists [2024]
Are you in the National Guard or Reserve and interested in points and miles? Perhaps you’ve heard whispers of card issuers waiving annual fees for those on active duty or capped interest rates on certain credit cards. Although these rules…
The 5 Best Cell Phone Plans for Military Service Members [2024]
Everybody has a cell phone these days, whether it’s your 87-year-old grandmother or your youngest child. Unfortunately, cell phone plan expenses can climb up there, especially if you have a larger family. Sure, the days of paying 10 cents per…
ALL – Accor Live Limitless: Citi ThankYou’s Newest Hotel Transfer Partner
Citi ThankYou Points may not be as popular as rivals American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards, but they certainly should be. Along with its existing slew of great transfer partners, Citi has just added another loyalty partner: ALL…
[Expired] [Deal Alert] New York to Lisbon From 35K in Business
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Ever wanted to visit Lisbon? You’re in luck because we’ve found widespread award availability with Avianca’s’ sweet spot from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS). This means you’ll only…
Where Are We Going? The UP Team’s Summer 2023 Plans
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?…
[Expired] [Deal Alert] U.S. to Mauritius From $2,565 Round-trip in Business
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Mauritius is a tiny island nation located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Although small, it packs a punch, with a population of over 1.2 million people and…
[Expired] [Deal Alert] Qatar Airways First Class From 100K
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. We don’t often see award availability for Qatar Airways first class flights, mostly because its routes don’t typically fly to the United States. However, it’s certainly not an experience…
[Expired] [Deal Alert] New Zealand From 48K in Business
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. 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…
[Expired] [Deal Alert] U.S. to Israel From $1,867 Round-trip in Business Class
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Israel is a destination where flights are almost always expensive. This is true for economy, let alone business class. However, thanks to Icelandair, you can purchase fares in business…
[Expired] [Fare Deal] U.S. To India in Business From $2,587 Round-trip
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. 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…
[Expired] [Fare Deal] West Coast to Europe in Premium Economy for $900 Nonstop Round-trip
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The schlep from the West Coast over to Europe is a long one, so it makes sense that you don’t want to do it in economy. But with business…
[Expired] [Fare Deal] West Coast to Rome From $2,479 in Business
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Looking for a reason to skip on over to Italy? Why not board one of the top business class products offered? We’ve found some notable fares from several U.S….
Why I Always Mix Cash With Points and Miles (With Methods To Keep Costs Low)
Anyone who’s spent time with me knows that I’m nearly always traveling. Although I live in the U.S., much of the time you can find me sprawling on a couch in some exotic Hyatt location, whining about my suite upgrades….
Book Now: Widespread Award Availability at the Andaz Maui Resort
Ever wanted to visit Hawaii? If you’re a Hyatt loyalist, you’ve probably heard a rumble (or 2) about the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. Notoriously difficult to score when redeeming your points, we’ve just found plenty of award space. Let’s…
New Zurp Card Earns Points on Rent, Mortgage & More [Up to 8x Points!]
You’re probably wondering what a Zurp Card is. The newly-launched card is an interesting beast, with up to 8x points on several bonus categories (including rent and mortgage!), no annual fee, and no credit check to qualify. Let’s take a…
Score the Amex Gold Card 90,000-Point Welcome Bonus Offer [Current Public Offer Is 60K]
Amex has been on a roll over the last year with welcome bonuses. Along with massive welcome bonus offers for The Platinum Card® from American Express and no lifetime language offers for existing cardholders, Amex has also come out with…