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![Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos, Opening February 2025](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Salterra-Turks-and-Caicos-Luxury-Collection-Rendering.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos, Opening February 2025
Turks and Caicos is a Caribbean archipelago that boasts some of the most magnificent beaches in the world. It’s long been popular with the well-heeled, but in recent years, it’s become a little more accessible to those looking to redeem…
![[Expired] [Award Alert] U.S. to Italy in Business Class From 48.5K Virgin Points](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rome-Skyline.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
[Expired] [Award Alert] U.S. to Italy in Business Class From 48.5K Virgin Points
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. No matter the time of year, a trip to Italy is always a great idea. From some of the world’s best cuisine to ancient sights, cutting-edge design and fashion,…
![How Long Does It Take My Chase Sapphire Preferred Welcome Bonus Points To Show Up?](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chase-Sapphire-Preferred_Upgraded-Points_sunglasses.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
How Long Does It Take My Chase Sapphire Preferred Welcome Bonus Points To Show Up?
So, you’ve just applied for a shiny new Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and got approved. Congratulations — you’re well on your way to earning tons of super-valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points! But, when will that stack of bonus points hit…
![Wells Fargo’s New Autograph Journey Card and Points Transfer [Details]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WF-Autograph-Journey-Card.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Wells Fargo’s New Autograph Journey Card and Points Transfer [Details]
San Francisco-based Wells Fargo has introduced a brand-new credit card offering. “Autograph Journey is Wells Fargo’s best travel rewards card to date, designed to help cardholders build journeys as unique as they are by earning points wherever they book travel,”…
![The Detroit EDITION To Become Brand’s First in the Midwest](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TheDetroitEDITIONEntrance-20240417.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
The Detroit EDITION To Become Brand’s First in the Midwest
Marriott’s buzzy EDITION brand is expanding again — this time to the Motor City. In a press release, Bedrock, a real estate company founded by billionaire Dan Gilbert, announced that it had reached an agreement with EDITION to bring a…
![Everything You Need To Know About Etihad’s Chauffeur Service](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Driver-opening-car-door.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Everything You Need To Know About Etihad’s Chauffeur Service
Booking a premium cabin flight with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is a treat. Whether you choose the over-the-top 3-room The Residence or a business class “Studio,” rest assured that you’ll have access to some of the very best perks in…
![Italy Is Now Issuing Special Visas for Digital Nomads — What to Know](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rome-Italy-Skyline.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Italy Is Now Issuing Special Visas for Digital Nomads — What to Know
While workers around the world are returning to the office on a more regular schedule, plenty of workers globally have completely untethered from a physical workspace, opening up the possibility for these people to — in theory — work from…
![[Expired] JetBlue Offering Discount on Pet Fares for Summer Travel [Book Today!]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dog-in-carrier-airport.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
[Expired] JetBlue Offering Discount on Pet Fares for Summer Travel [Book Today!]
Today is National Pet Day, and to celebrate, JetBlue Airways is offering discounts on pet fares for small dogs and cats flying on eligible flights throughout the summer. Here’s what you need to know about this sale for your furry…
![Earn Bonus AAdvantage Miles When You Make Dining Reservations With OpenTable](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Eating-at-a-Restaurant-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Earn Bonus AAdvantage Miles When You Make Dining Reservations With OpenTable
The American Airlines AAdvantage Dining program is out with a new promotion that provides an easy way to earn bonus AAdvantage miles the next time you dine out. Dining programs are typically among the best ways to earn extra airline…
![Here’s Why the Hilton Aspire Card Stays in My Wallet Year After Year](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Conrad-Fort-Lauderdale-King-Bed.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Here’s Why the Hilton Aspire Card Stays in My Wallet Year After Year
Each year, I do a “self-audit” of my credit card inventory to decide which cards I’m going to keep, which ones I’ll consider for downgrading, and which I’ll cancel. That includes an annual assessment of my Hilton Honors American Express…
![United Rolls Out New Feature To Match Wheelchair Users With the Appropriate Aircraft](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/United-Wheelchair-filter.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
United Rolls Out New Feature To Match Wheelchair Users With the Appropriate Aircraft
Airlines are constantly looking for ways to make journeys more accessible for all types of travelers. Now, United has introduced a new feature on its online channels that will make it easier for those who use wheelchairs to find flights…
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You Can Now Book Southwest Flights Through Chase Travel
Southwest Airlines has long been a favorite choice for flyers across the U.S., but one of the frustrations with the domestic carrier is that its flights were only visible and available for booking through its own website. Now, however, Chase…
![Here’s Where You Can Fly Etihad’s Exquisite Airbus A380 Superjumbo Jet](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Etihad-A380-Taxi.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Here’s Where You Can Fly Etihad’s Exquisite Airbus A380 Superjumbo Jet
During the initial waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines worldwide quickly began pulling their gigantic Airbus A380s out of service. Demand for flying was at historic lows, and there was no need for the largest commercial jet ever created to…
![Points Path Expands Functionality With Addition of JetBlue](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/JetBlue-A321neo-LGW.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Points Path Expands Functionality With Addition of JetBlue
Points Path, the browser extension that instantly tells users whether to use cash or points and miles for a given flight, has added a fourth airline to its roster: JetBlue Airways. In addition to adding another frequent flyer program to…
![MGM Collection With Marriott Bonvoy Is Live; Participating Properties Bookable With Marriott Points](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Bellagio-Las-Vegas-main-pool.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
MGM Collection With Marriott Bonvoy Is Live; Participating Properties Bookable With Marriott Points
After several months of anticipation, the new MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy partnership is ready for primetime. As of today, March 6, 2024, the 16 MGM properties that participate in this new tie-up are now bookable with cash or Marriott…
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American Airlines Orders 260 Narrow-Body Aircraft
American Airlines announced today, March 4, that it has ordered a whopping 260 single-aisle aircraft, encompassing jets from Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer. “Over the past decade, we have invested heavily to modernize and simplify our fleet, which is the largest…
![Proposed Merger Between JetBlue and Spirit Is Officially Dead — What to Know](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jetblue-and-Spirit-at-LAX.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Proposed Merger Between JetBlue and Spirit Is Officially Dead — What to Know
A proposed merger that would have seen JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines join forces is now officially dead, as the 2 carriers announced today, March 4, that the agreement they had in place has been “officially terminated by mutual agreement,”…
![[Expired] Get a 20% Bonus When You Transfer Amex Points to Etihad Guest](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Etihad-Airbus-A350.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
[Expired] Get a 20% Bonus When You Transfer Amex Points to Etihad Guest
Right now, you can take advantage of a rare opportunity to earn a bonus when transferring American Express Membership Rewards points to Etihad’s Guest program. Let’s take a look at all the details of this latest transfer bonus, which is…
![Langham’s New Hotel Loyalty Program Launching Soon — What to Know](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-Langham-London.webp?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Langham’s New Hotel Loyalty Program Launching Soon — What to Know
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG), the parent company of The Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, and more, announced that it would be launching an all-new loyalty program to replace its existing 2 programs. The new Brilliant by Langham…
![You Can Now Choose How To Convert Your Rollover Delta MQMs](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/AdobeStock_603072523_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
You Can Now Choose How To Convert Your Rollover Delta MQMs
One of the best things about the former Delta SkyMiles program was that Medallion members could roll over Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that they earned above their Medallion tier into the next year of earning. This would give elite members a boost…
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Delta Adding New Routes to Hawaii and Miami
Delta Air Lines is adding new routes to popular vacation destinations, including Hawaii and Miami, giving flyers even more options for accessing some of the country’s most sought-after spots. “Over the past decade, Delta has been dedicated to refining our…