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There is something thrilling about leaving your travel plans up to chance. On my first trip to Paris years ago, I decided to skip the hostels I was used to and stay in a luxury hotel instead. The problem? I…

Everyone loves a good Amex Offer. If you’re looking to save some cash, check your American Express cards because a new offer for Best Western can net you decent savings. Here’s what you need to know about this new Amex…

If you’re looking to buy Finnair Avios and save money along the way , there’s good news. Until November 20, 2024, you can buy Avios with up to a 50% discount. Given Finnair’s adoption of Avios in early 2024, this…

If you have the Citi Double Cash^® Card, you might be able to save $100 on your next hotel booking through Citi Travel. This offer is targeted at select cardholders and requires a booking of $300 or more. Here’s what…

The agreement between Lufthansa and the Italian government for the purchase of 41% of ITA Airways is on hold because the two parties cannot agree on the final price. The spat is jeopardizing a deal that would take the Italian…

Qatar Airways has introduced a useful feature allowing its loyalty program members to search for available awards for 1 month at a time. Called “My Reward Seat Finder,” it’s available on the Qatar Airways site but appears to have some…

Many travelers are familiar with the beautiful Caribbean island nations of Aruba and Curaçao. These islands are part of a trio known as the ABC islands, nestled in the Leeward Antilles of the Caribbean Sea. However, the lesser-known island of…

Here at Upgraded Points, we are always looking for ways to boost our points balance. If you are the same way, you are probably intrigued by the prospect of earning up to 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy points in 90 minutes from home. Although…

Amex Offers is out with new savings at Sonesta hotels. We’re seeing 2 new offers, providing up to $100 back as a statement credit from the higher offer but a total of $160 if you use both offers. There’s a…

Walt Disney World is currently offering discounted 2025 Disney Military Salute Tickets for those who have served in the U.S. military. Let’s take a look at the details to see how you can take advantage of this offer. Disney Military…

The Business Centurion^® Card from American Express offers numerous benefits to cardholders to justify its hefty annual fee and pricey initiation fee. Among the key perks is a 50% points rebate when using points to buy flights from AmexTravel.com. However,…

Marriott Bonvoy is offering a bonus of up to 45% when you purchase Marriott Bonvoy points through December 23, 2024. This offer is targeted and will vary based on your account, but it likely won’t make sense for most people…

Recently, the Thompson Playa del Carmen Main House and Thompson Playa del Carmen Beach House closed for unexpected maintenance. Hyatt just announced that they will reopen next month as Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen. Here’s what we know so far…

One of the most useful everyday perks of the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card is the complimentary DoorDash membership. First introduced in 2020, Chase extended this partnership this summer, allowing cardmembers to enjoy the convenience of a DashPass membership through the…

Winner Announced! We are excited to announce that Cheryl Wieser is the Grand Prize winner of the Upgraded Points Universal Giveaway! With more than 16,000 entries, Cheryl is the lucky reader who will now be able to take a dream…

Amex Offers are great ways to earn bonus points or statement credits on your everyday purchases. A new Amex Offer for Shop Small businesses gives cardholders money back on purchases at small businesses that accept American Express cards. Let’s take…

If you’re a frequent Amazon shopper, check your American Express accounts to see if you were targeted for this latest Amex Offer. You can earn up to 2,000 Amex Membership Rewards points when you spend $400 or more on Amazon,…

Winter 2024 is only just getting started and Norse is already looking ahead to the 2025/2026 season. The Norwegian long-haul, low-cost carrier will temporarily increase the number of weekly services from New York (JFK) and Orlando (MCO) to London Gatwick…

One of the best ways to earn a lot of points quickly is by receiving a welcome bonus. The key to meeting the minimum spending requirement for a generous welcome offer is to have purchases coming up that you were…

Lyft estimates that 2 million people will use its services to vote on election day. To make it easier for riders to do so, it is offering up to 50% off rides during Election Day. Here’s what you need to know! Election…

Check your Amex Offers because there’s a solid new offer for cash-back on purchases with Turo. We’ve seen this offer before, and it’s a great way to save some cash on this peer-to-peer rental platform where discounts are hard to…