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The wearable DisneyBand+ bracelet common at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will soon become commonplace on Disney cruises. This smart band will allow guests to engage better with the cruise line and will make the guest experience…

Thanks to Marriott’s new online points transfer tool, moving points between accounts is now easier than ever. This is an excellent update to the program, as you previously had to call Marriott’s customer service to transfer points to another member….

EGYPTAIR is increasing its services to the U.S., kicking off a new nonstop route between Newark (EWR) and Cairo (CAI). Starting June 3, 2023, the carrier will operate 3x weekly service, connecting the Egyptian capital to New Jersey’s Newark Liberty…

Update:The Zurp Card is no longer available. You’re probably wondering what a Zurp Card is. The newly-launched card is an interesting beast, with up to 8x points on several bonus categories (including rent and mortgage!), no annual fee, and no…

Spirit Airlines will be launching its 4th nonstop service from Charleston International Airport (CHS) this fall. Starting September 7, 2023, Spirit will commence a new nonstop route to Las Vegas — marking the only service between the 2 cities. The…

American Airlines has eliminated its “MileSAAver” and “AAnytime” award rates, now introducing a new, simplified award chart known as “Flight Awards.” Following the likes of other domestic carriers, American Airlines has officially transitioned to fully dynamic pricing. While there are…

Great news for Peloton riders who have upcoming stays at Hilton properties outside beyond the continental U.S.: The Hilton and Peloton partnership is expanding to Puerto Rico, Canada, Germany, and the U.K.  Last year, the companies announced that nearly all…

Just in time for summer, Google has introduced new tools that will help you save money and find your perfect hotel when booking your vacation. You can now book your flights with the bonus of an automatic price guarantee, as…

Marriott is turning heads in Los Angeles this Spring with the opening of new Moxy and AC Hotel properties. The new hotels, scheduled to open on April 12, 2023, will be located in the same 37-story skyscraper. “Bringing together Moxy and…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Accor has launched a spring sale targeting its ultra-luxurious Fairmont properties. The spring sale can get you up to a 25% discount on stays at properties in the U.S.,…

If you’ve been reading Upgraded Points for a while, you’re probably already aware of how passionate we are about travel rewards. With points and miles, you can get amazing things like first class flights and top-notch hotels. This makes luxury…

Marriott is jumping into the safari business with the opening of the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya. The chain operates more than 120 properties across the African continent. However, this is Marriott’s first foray into safari hotel stays. Here’s…

Cambria Hotels, a mid-upscale brand from Choice Hotels, has opened its first Georgia property in Savannah. Here’s what you need to know. Cambria Hotels Opens in Savannah, Georgia The Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District is a 6-story, 101-room hotel…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There’s a great new Chase Offer out where you can save 5% on JetBlue flights, as flagged by MilesTalk. Unfortunately, only certain cardmembers are targeted, so you’ll need to…

Mid-day showers, afternoon power naps, and answering emails from the comfort of your go-to coffee joint are all perks remote workers enjoy. Some even skip working from home entirely in exchange for working poolside in luxurious, far-off destinations — mai…

All Nippon Airways (ANA), one of the flag carriers of Japan, has decreased the fuel surcharges required on award tickets — a fantastic development that will impact redemptions to and from Japan on award reservations when flying ANA, and partner…

Skiers and snowboarders, rejoice! Keystone, Colorado is getting an all-new ski-in, ski-out resort property. Scheduled to open in 2025, Kindred Resort will be located right at the base of the slopes in Keystone Resort. “This project will transform the base…

update: The offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. There are 2 limited-time offers from American Express for select Hilton co-branded credit cards that will end soon on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Here are the details of these…

Air Canada is reintroducing Edinburgh to its transatlantic route network. The Scottish capital will once again welcome Air Canada’s nonstop service from Toronto starting June 2, 2023. “We are pleased to announce the return of our non-stop services from Edinburgh…

There’s no stopping Avelo and its ever-expanding route network. The low-cost start-up taking the U.S. by storm has just announced nonstop services from Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM) to Tampa (TPA) and West Palm Beach (PBI) in Florida. Its summer schedule…

Marriott has shared that the brand-new JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa has opened on the popular beach island of Jeju in South Korea. “We are delighted to introduce the JW Marriott brand to Jeju Island, one of South Korea’s…