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We’ve said it before and we will say it again, traveling with family can be one of the most rewarding experiences children and parents can do together. Trying new foods, seeing new places, meeting new people, and dealing with the…

Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) has come a long way since the days before the Olympics and World Cup came bursting through the country. Along with a beautifully refreshed Terminal 2, passengers have their choice of dozens of…

It’s no secret that raising kids can be very expensive. With a constant list of expenses and responsibilities, managing the monthly bills can get overwhelming. But with the right credit card, you can save money on your family’s expenses and…

Airline: American Airlines (AA)Aircraft: Boeing 777-223Flight #: AA904Route: Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) > Miami International Airport (MIA), connecting to Boston (BOS) on the same ticketDate: November 22, 2019Duration: 8hrs 40minsCabin and Layout: American Airlines Main Cabin Economy…

We have addressed this many times here before, but traveling with kids can be stressful. As prepared as you might be, there is always the chance of a delay, a tantrum, rude passengers, and more. Add in trying to transport…

Normally when we talk about Disney it is almost always in a positive nature. Generally about how magical it is and how we are always subconsciously planning our next family trip back. While the parks may seem like a fairy…

Just the thought of putting your little ones on a plane can bring anxiety. Making sure that all of your reservations have been made, seats have been assigned, and hotel rooms have been upgraded, all while attempting to keep the…

As a new parent, you are constantly bombarded with information, tips, tricks, and the need for new knowledge that you never thought you would need to know. If you aren’t mentally exhausted trying to keep up how many DCPD (Diaper…

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…

Packing for a family vacation can be stressful, and packing for a family vacation to Disney is no different. Even if you’ve been planning your trip for months, somehow there’s always some last-minute item that needs to get thrown into…

Walt Disney World can be such a magical place. With all the incredible rides, character experiences, and pure imagination that have been brought to life, it is truly amazing. Kids visiting Disney for the first time will be in awe…

Flying up front in business or first class is the preferred method of travel any time you need to board a plane — that is why you read Upgraded Points, right?! Why sit in economy with less legroom, storage space,…

Traveling can be stressful even for a seasoned veteran. Add in a kid or 2, and you could be looking at entirely new stress levels. Maybe a traffic jam made you late to the airport, or a single TSA line…

If there is a single thing that kids and (most) adults can agree on, it’s that a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is fun! Consistently one of the top destinations for families year after year, it’s no…