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Applying for a new credit card can be stressful, especially if you don’t get an immediate approval. The good news is that there are ways to check your application status while waiting for approval. This post will cover everything you…

Congratulations, you just got a brand new Chase credit card and are excited to start using it. But not too fast! The very first thing you have to do after receiving your card is to verify its receipt and activate…

Chase is one of the major powerhouses when it comes to travel rewards credit cards. In addition to cards that earn valuable Ultimate Rewards points, Chase offers an impressive line of co-branded credit cards that come with perks and benefits…

With over 9,000 properties in nearly 100 countries, including higher-end resorts that even the most seasoned traveler often isn’t aware of, Wyndham’s can be a rewarding program for redemptions if you’re willing to put in the time to look. We’ll…

When it comes to booking hotels with points, you’ve probably heard about the “Big 4” — Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. For this post, we’re going to explore a lesser-known hotel chain, Wyndham, and more specifically we’ll look at the…

With so many of us sticking closer to home these days, food delivery services have become an important part of our everyday lives. With the click of a button, you can order food and have it delivered to your home…

With so many of us sticking closer to home these days, food delivery services have become an integral part of our lives. One of the most well-known of these companies is Grubhub. While you might think Grubhub is a newer…

Here at Upgraded Points, we love using points for travel expenses. Points and miles can help make luxury travel experiences like first class flights and top-notch hotels much more accessible. But, it’s always good to have options, so today we’re showing…

Undercover Tourist is a popular website for purchasing theme park tickets at a discount. If you’ve planned a trip to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, or SeaWorld, you’ve probably come across Undercover Tourist. But did you also know you can…

Postmates is a company that was started in 2011 with a desire to create a platform that can get anything delivered to anyone. While it’s most known for food delivery, you can actually get other items like school supplies, household…

Since staying in has become the new norm, food delivery services have been in the spotlight. One of the most well-known food delivery services is DoorDash, which has become a staple for many of us this year. If you’re not…

FlipKey is a website that helps you find a vacation rental or helps you rent out your property. While you may not be that familiar with FlipKey, you’re probably familiar with its parent company, Tripadvisor. Vacation rentals are a popular…

Agoda is an online travel agency and metasearch engine that’s designed to help you find cheap hotels, home rentals, flights, and airport transfers. It’s owned by Agoda Company Pte. Ltd, headquartered in Singapore, and is a subsidiary of Booking Holdings,…

Advantage Rent A Car probably isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you’re thinking about car rental companies. While it’s not as big as its competitors, this Orlando-based company has over 33 U.S. locations at major airports (and…

Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic is a cruise line like no other. When you’re on a one of these cruises, you’ll not only travel to remote and exotic locations, but you’ll do so in the company of world-renowned photographers, naturalists, and scientists….

While you might just think of Tripadvisor as the place to get honest reviews about hotels, restaurants, or things to do, it’s actually so much more than that. First, Tripadvisor acts as a metasearch engine, showing you prices for hotels, flights,…

How do you find the best deal on a flight or hotel room for your next vacation? That can be a hard question because there are so many websites out there like Expedia, Hotwire, Orbitz, and Trivago that claim to…

There are so many different booking websites out there that it can be hard to know where to go to find the best deals. We’ve previously gone over some of the best websites to use for cheap flights, hotels, and…

There are lots of websites out there to help you book hotels, and Trivago is a site that helps you compare prices from all of those booking websites. Similar to other metasearch engines like Kayak and Skyscanner, you can use…

Getting out on the open road is a fantastic way to explore the country. But while the idea of taking an RV (recreational vehicle) on vacation might be dreamy, purchasing an RV for a single trip is less than ideal….

Princess Cruises is a luxury cruise line that sails to hundreds of destinations all over the world. It currently operates 15 large ships, with 1 more coming in 2024. This luxury cruise line offers destination-specific and cultural experiences (think traditional…