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Breeze Will Add 5 New East Coast Routes for Summer 2024
The ultra-low-cost Breeze Airways is back with some exciting news: the airline will launch 5 new routes throughout the summer months. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s dive right in! Summer 2024 Route Expansions From Breeze Breeze will inaugurate…
Where Are We Going? The UP Team’s Summer 2024 Travel Plans
Winter is finally behind us, and spring is in full swing, which means we’re all already looking ahead to summer and all the travel that comes with our favorite season. So, where is our team jetting off to this summer?…
Now Live: Earn and Redeem World of Hyatt Points at 700 Mr and Mrs Smith Properties
It’s an exciting time to be a World of Hyatt member. As of Wednesday, April 24, 700 new properties have joined the World of Hyatt portfolio via Hyatt’s acquisition of the Mr and Mrs Smith brand last fall. That deal,…
Save 30% on Award Tickets to South America With Avianca LifeMiles [Book by April 25]
If you aren’t familiar with Avianca LifeMiles, you should be. Although the airline can be difficult to deal with — and its customer service leaves much to be desired — redeeming LifeMiles for reward redemptions can offer some excellent value….
[Deal Alert] U.S. to India in Business From $2,568 Round-Trip
It isn’t cheap to fly to India, whether you’re looking to fly up front or in good old economy class. Happily, we’ve found discounted flights in business from all over the U.S. to India. Let’s go over the details. Fare…
[Award Alert] Last-Minute Award Space in Business Class to Auckland for 49K Points
Finding business class award seats to New Zealand is nearly impossible, especially since there are so few airlines that operate these flights. However, we’ve seen a fairly last-minute smattering of seats available in business class on Air New Zealand starting…
[Deal Alert] NYC to Senegal for $1,754 R/T in Premium Economy
Here’s something we don’t see too often: cheap premium economy deals to Senegal. East Coast travelers can score a fantastic deal from New York (JFK) to Dakar (DSS) for under $2,000 round-trip. Here’s what you need to know about this…
Six Senses Now Open in Kyoto — How To Book
Today, Six Senses welcomed its inaugural guests as it opened its doors in the historic city of Kyoto, marking its debut as the brand’s first resort in Japan. Let’s take a look at the details of this exciting new property. New…
Frontier Adds New Routes from Charlotte and San Juan to Warm Weather Destinations
Low-cost Frontier Airlines has announced a handful of domestic and international routes just in time for the summer 2024 travel season. Let’s look at these new routes and how you can book them! New Frontier Routes for Summer 2024 Frontier…
Mama Shelter Brand Set To Debut in Cape Town
Ennismore has announced that its eclectic Mama Shelter brand will debut in Cape Town, South Africa. Here’s what you need to know! South Africa Brand Debut of Mama Shelter Hotels Mama Shelter Cape Town is expected to have 127 guest rooms…
Brightline Breaks Ground on High-Speed Rail Between Las Vegas and California
A new high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California has been given the green light. Once construction is complete, Brightline West will zip passengers from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga, California (just outside of Los Angeles), in about…
Hilton Honors Enhancing Loyalty Program Through New Brands and Partnerships
There’s a lot happening in the world of Hilton Honors. This major hotel chain has worked overtime to open new hotels, launch brands spanning from lifestyle to luxury, and introduce new partnerships in its portfolio. What exactly does all of…
Save 15% on IHG Reward Nights Through Early June [Book by April 27]
IHG One Rewards is back with its popular discounted award night promotion. Through June 10, 2024, members can save 15% on award stays of up to 3 days. Let’s review what you need to know about the newest promotion so…
[Award Alert] Wide-Open Business Class Availability to Chile for 50K Miles
With the latest business class deal our team discovered, traveling to Chile has never been simpler. You’ll be flying on LATAM, which offers a few nonstop routes from the U.S. to Santiago. There are award seats available for up to 7 passengers…
Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points With a 50% Discount [Targeted]
Southwest Airlines is currently running a targeted promotion through which you can purchase Rapid Rewards points and receive a discount of 50%. Let’s take a look at the details of this offer and discuss whether it makes sense or not….
[Expired] [Flash Sale] $43 Round-Trip Fares With Frontier Airlines
This Earth Day ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier is celebrating with a one-day sale with fares on domestic routes — including to Puerto Rico — from just $43 round-trip. The price of $43 was chosen as this reflects the fact that Frontier,…
[Deal Alert] West Coast to Spain From $398 Round-Trip
Has it been too long since your last churro with chocolate? Or perhaps you’re just antsy for a $2 glass of Cava? Whatever the reason, we’ve got you covered with cheap fares from the West Coast all the way to…
Disney Visa Cards Increased Welcome Offers [Ending Soon!]
We’re big fans of Disney at Upgraded Points, which is why we’re glad to see that Chase and Disney are out with new welcome offers on their co-branded credit cards, but these offers are set to end soon on May…
30% Transfer Bonus From Amex Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
American Express Membership Rewards and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club have a partnership that’s allowed travelers to unlock incredible value in exchange for their points. And now, the duo is back with a new promotion that can help you book these…
The U.S. States With the Most Overpackers [2024 Survey]
We all know that proper preparation prevents poor outcomes. But there’s one subset of travelers who push that axiom to its limit: the ones who fight tooth and nail to get that suitcase zipper shut; the ones who try to…
[Expired] Earn 4x Miles at Apple via Airline Shopping Portals [Ends Tonight!]
Using shopping portals to earn bonus points and miles on purchases you were already going to make is a great way to boost your balance, especially if it’s a big purchase. Well, if you were planning on picking up a…