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Delta Air Lines has partnered with Missoni, a luxury Italian fashion brand known for its use of bold patterns and colors. This partnership will bring a fresh style to Delta One amenity kits, and designer touches to the upcoming Delta…

The Destination by Hyatt brand made its debut in Latin America with the opening of The Legend Paracas Resort in Peru. This new luxury, family-friendly resort overlooks Paracas Bay on Peru’s coast. It’s the first Destination by Hyatt hotel in…

There’s great news for fans of Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy today. Members of both programs can earn extra points and Stars after linking their accounts. So, how do you earn points with this new partnership, and is it worth your…

There’s great news for Hyatt fans who are also Hyatt credit cardholders. As of June 14, 2024, Hyatt credit cards will earn even more points at select Mr & Mrs Smith hotels. Here are all of the details. Enhanced Earnings…

Iberostar and IHG have partnered to bring up to 70 all-inclusive resorts to the IHG portfolio. Under the brand name Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, these properties are spread throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, South America, North Africa, and Europe. IHG One Rewards…

We love sharing our experiences on first and business class flights, but let’s be honest — we don’t fly this way all the time. Sometimes, an economy or premium economy flight just makes sense. That was the case recently when…

We love getting outsized value here at Upgraded Points, especially on 2 popular cards: the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve^®. Today, I am going to show you how I would use 75,000 Chase points for maximum…

Eccentric, whimsical, and bold: That’s how I would describe Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, and I loved every bit of it. After 4 incredible nights at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, it was time to move on to Amsterdam. My husband and I…

A few months ago, we reported on American Airlines’ major policy change: customers would no longer earn miles and Loyalty Points on third-party bookings from “non-preferred agencies.” This change was set to go into effect in May 2024 but was…

I recently found myself lounge-hopping at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City during a particularly long layover. My last stop before catching a flight to Paris was the Air France Lounge in Terminal 1. There are…

Airport lounges can make a travel day so much more enjoyable. Having a quiet spot to wait for your flight with a drink and snack really helps pass the time in a comfortable way. On a recent layover at John…

If you’re a fan of Hyatt, chances are the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is on your points bucket list. It’s an aspirational property and one that many travelers dream of staying at. I’m no different, so when I was planning a…

Marriott’s first hotel on Mexico’s Isla Mujeres will open later this year. Almare, A Luxury Collection Adult All-Inclusive Resort, Isla Mujeres, is now open for bookings starting in November. This new hotel offers Marriott customers a new all-inclusive option in…

IHG Hotels & Resorts will make its debut in Turks and Caicos with not just 1 but 3 new hotels. The new properties will be located on the coveted Grace Bay and will offer guests wonderful new options for using…

Hyatt announced plans for the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Puerto Rico. This new property is scheduled to open in 2025 and will be in the popular Isla Verde neighborhood, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the beach. Let’s…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. As of Wednesday, May 15, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has officially ended its partnership with World of Hyatt in favor of Hilton Honors. Here’s everything you…

Layovers are a common part of a travel day. While a nonstop flight is preferred, with a little planning, a layover can be almost…fun. Yes, I said it. Layovers can sometimes be enjoyable. Of course, that depends on what airport…

The author stayed as a guest of G Adventures. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. I recently returned from an incredible trip to Mexico. This was my ninth…

Frontier Airlines is an ultra-low-cost carrier that operates routes to more than 100 destinations in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. When you fly on Frontier, you pay a discounted fare for your ticket, but anything above and beyond…

With spring upon us and summer right around the corner, there’s no doubt that many families will be considering a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. One of the things you’ll want to think about when planning a trip to Disney…

We love seeing elevated offers for our favorite cards — and when we do, we love sharing them with you. The American Express^® Business Gold Card is one of the best business cards out there, and we’ve spotted a huge…