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The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express comes with a huge list of benefits. But let’s be real: They aren’t useful for everyone. When you’re evaluating whether or not to apply for a card, just looking at the list of…

There’s a new limited-time 20% bonus when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Air France-KLM Flying Blue. We’re always in search of ways to get more value from our points and miles, and transfer bonuses are a great way…

I have both The Platinum Card^® from American Express ( annual fee; rates & fees) and The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express ( annual fee; rates & fees). You might be thinking: having 2 cards with annual fees totaling…

There are new Chase Travel promos for new or repeat users of the platform with an eligible Chase credit card. You could earn bonus points or a statement credit, depending on the promotion you enroll in. Here are the details…

The World of Hyatt Credit Card has a limited-time offer for new cardmembers. Now through October 31, 2024, you can earn 5 Category 1-4 free night certificates after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months after account opening. Here are…

There’s a new promotion available for select American Airlines credit cardholders offering additional 5k Loyalty Points from a single purchase in October, November, and December. This is a limited-time offer and registration is required, so act fast if you are…

Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a collection of small, independent, high-end properties across the world. A new Amex Offer allows guests to save money on these fantastic hotels. Now through December 31, 2024, you’ll get a $100 statement…

Southwest Airlines is offering bonus points when spending on your Southwest credit card for the next week. It’s also giving away prizes of up to 25,000 bonus points during daily drawings through October 7, 2024. Winning daily prizes and earning…

Hyatt continues to expand its luxury and lifestyle brands with the opening of Thompson Palm Springs. This modern new hotel will be located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert city, with sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains. Here…

Travelers, rejoice! Chicago’s Midway Airport finally has a lounge. The Club MDW is now open, and Upgraded Points was invited to get a first look at this new airport lounge prior to opening day. The new 3,265-square-foot lounge celebrates Chicago’s…

The author was traveling as a guest of Turkish Airlines. All opinions are the author’s own, and the airline had no input in this article. Turkish Airlines just introduced a new menu item for business class passengers on select flights….

If you want to earn 3x points on every stay through the end of the year, you’re in luck. Even better, you can earn an unlimited number of bonus points with this new offer. Here are the details of this…

Flight delays are an unfortunate part of travel sometimes. While I have actually had pretty good luck recently with most of my flights, a recent trip on Southwest Airlines was the exception — my flight was delayed 3 hours due…

The Discover it^® Cash Back Card is a no-annual-fee card that could be an interesting addition to your wallet. That’s because it earns a whopping 5% cash-back in quarterly rotating categories. It might not be the best choice for all…

The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best deals in travel. This coveted pass allows you to bring a companion on any Southwest flight for just the cost of the taxes and fees. Even better, if you can time…

The Chase Freedom Flex℠ is a simple card that could easily get overlooked in your wallet. But that would be a mistake because it has tremendous earning potential. Each quarter, the Freedom Flex card has bonus categories that will earn…

The author was an invited guest of the Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, Autograph Collection. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input into this review. If a chic lodge and an art gallery got together and…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Southwest is out with another new promotion that allows Rapid Rewards members to earn the coveted Companion Pass for a limited time. Perhaps the best thing about this promotion…

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection just debuted its second ship, Ilma, on a 7-night journey from Monte Carlo to Rome. This new yacht features innovative designs, luxurious suites, and first-class amenities on sailings through the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The Ritz-Carlton…

If there’s one thing that divides travelers, it’s whether or not they like the Southwest Airlines boarding process. I’ve been on both sides of the spectrum. Open seating was great when my daughter was young, but now that I have…

IHG Hotels & Resorts just announced a new property coming to the Maldives. Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection will debut in December 2024 on Kudafunafaru Island. This new Maldives resort will be a first for the Vignette Collection, a collection of…