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When people picture their ideal vacation, an oceanfront hotel often comes to mind. However, those kinds of beachfront accommodations were once considered a luxury that was out of most travelers’ budgets. Today, you can have a picture-perfect beachfront vacation without…

Silver Airways, a regional airline based in Fort Lauderdale and serving the Caribbean as well as several destinations in Florida, has filed for bankruptcy. The airline said that it’s going to keep flying during the bankruptcy process and that passengers…

Bad news for those with Capital One’s 2 most premium credit cards: the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Business Card* will lose Plaza Premium lounge access on March 1, 2025. Plaza Premium lounge…

It’s the end of the year, and it seems like many hotel brands want to open or announce new properties before the clock strikes 2025. Read our round-up of hotels that opened in December, plus new hotel news around the…

Disney World doesn’t just have to be a reward for the kids. Recently, I brought my Disney^® Visa^® Card along on a holiday trip to Walt Disney World. While the rewards earning isn’t great at 1% on all purchases, it…

It’s been an eventful year for air transport, and December was no exception. Let’s have a look at the most interesting news in air travel that we did not cover in an individual article. JetBlue Downsizes at New York-JFK The…

British Airways has announced big changes to its loyalty program, taking place in April 2025, including a rebranding from British Airways Executive Club to a more easily pronounceable British Airways Club. These major changes will also impact how travelers obtain elite…

If you want to top up your Radisson Rewards account, you can do so with a 50% bonus on points purchased through January 13, 2025. Be careful, though, as Radisson Rewards is a fully dynamic, entirely revenue-based award system, and…

Looking back on what was a busy year of flying, some experiences stood out more than others. When I say “most memorable,” I don’t necessarily mean the best or the most luxurious. Flying in premium cabins is a privilege I…

Put your money where your mouth is … but with points and miles. That is exactly what the team at Upgraded Points has done this year, and then some! In 2024, our team turned award travel into an art form,…

Hyatt has relaunched a fantastic deal that allows members of the World of Hyatt loyalty program to receive up to 25% off hotel stays in multiple countries. Eligible regions include Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. To get the discount,…

Most parents claim they love all their children equally but secretly have a favorite. That is what it’s like when it comes to one of my favorite credit cards — the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. This travel…

If you plan on flying Southwest Airlines anytime soon, Costco has a great deal for you. The warehouse wholesaler chain is again offering $500 Southwest Airlines eGift cards for only $429.99, presenting a $70 savings. Let’s take a look. Discounted…

Enterprise is running its annual Plus Your Points promotion, which gives members free Enterprise points for visiting the promotion page daily and bonus points on future rentals. This ongoing annual promotion has been running since the end of October and…

Flying Blue’s Christmas devaluation of partner awards was not, after all, a devaluation, and Air France-KLM has since rushed to correct what it said was a big snafu. Here’s what happened. Air France-KLM Flying Blue Program Says ‘Oops!’ It turns…

Changes are frequent in the world of points and miles, and they often don’t bring good news for customers. Airlines and hotels devalue their currencies. Snagging award seats at saver rates becomes tougher. The requirements to hit airline status get…

Without a doubt, the Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card is the most expensive to hold of the 20 cards my wife and I have. The annual fee (rates & fees) hit my account a few weeks ago, but I believe…

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is offering 30% off room rates at 153 hotels worldwide as part of “The SLH Sale.” If you’ve had your eye on one of these unique properties, now is a great time to…

Update: Flying Blue has provided an update, saying there was no devaluation but simply a tech problem. You can read the full update here. Ho, ho, ho. What worse Christmas gift could you get than a devaluation of your Flying…

Themed rooms aren’t just a great way to make a hotel stand out: They also help ensure your vacation is memorable. From fairy tales to the 50s era, there are themed hotel rooms to suit every taste and style. While…

Over the past 5 years, I’ve averaged more than 150 days annually backpacking around the globe. Naturally, this means I’ve stayed at various hotels within some of the world’s largest chain hotels. My frequent travels also meant it was worth…