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Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Transfer bonuses are always a good thing since they allow you to get more from the points that you’re transferring. We see them fairly frequently, and this month’s includes…

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels brand has opened its first hotel in London, expanding its footprint in the U.K. Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch is the brand’s third property in the U.K., but its first in London, the capital of both England…

Great news for Chase cardholders: the issuer is renewing its DoorDash partnership for a few more years. “Introducing these new benefits in addition to our ongoing offer of DashPass showcases our commitment in bringing the utmost convenience that we can…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Aloha! If you are looking to stretch your points further and travel to Hawaii and beyond, pay attention. Right now, American Express is offering a 20% bonus when you…

The beloved American Express^® Gold Card has upped the ante with its refreshed version, now offering the potential to unlock tons of value on eligible dining and travel purchases — learn more below. Beyond its new benefits and statement credits,…

One of our favorite transfer bonuses is back. Right now you can get a 30% bonus when you transfer your American Express Membership Rewards points to British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, and Aer Lingus AerClub. That can represent huge…

There’s no denying that elite status is valuable, whether you’re looking for free breakfast or upgrades to business class. That’s why so many of us here at Upgraded Points chase elite status year after year, even if that means we’re…

If you’re headed to the Olympics and have the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® in your wallet, you’re in for a special treat. Cardholders have the opportunity to enjoy athlete meet-and-greets with former Olympians, curated dining experiences, lounge access at the Visa…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Want to try out All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) lauded business class for yourself? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve found a huge amount of award space from airports all…

We finally have the final piece of the puzzle — details of the final land at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando have been announced! Universal has been teasing the news about each section of its epic new park, and now…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’re looking to get away somewhere warm next winter, you’ll want to pay attention to this award alert. We’ve found wide-open availability in business class from various East…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Looking to stock up on some Avios? You’re in luck — Iberia has launched its newest promotion which includes a 25% bonus on all purchased Avios. Let’s take a…

We have exciting news today from MGM Rewards, which purchased The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas last year. Although the popular hotel has maintained its own loyalty program for some time, it has now merged over and joined with MGM Rewards….

Chase’s credit cards come with some of the best insurance around, including benefits for rental cars, trip cancellation, and trip protection. Now, Chase has announced that it’ll be updating its benefits provider on October 1, 2024, and the change looks…

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has built a reputation for adding and removing routes to and from its network at a fairly rapid clip. While its “dartboard” approach to its network structure can be difficult to keep up with, we’re getting…

The Placencia Resort in Belize will join the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel before becoming a Destination by Hyatt brand and a member of World of Hyatt in late 2025. Here’s what you need to know. Belize Getting Its…

The Marriott Hotels brand is making its debut in the all-inclusive market with the opening of Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort. This new beachfront resort in Mexico is a family-friendly resort in Cancun’s hotel zone that promises unique experiences, plenty…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Hilton and Lyft have launched a joint promotion. Members can earn 1,500 Hilton Honors bonus points when they link their 2 accounts and take 5 Lyft rides by September…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Barcelona and Lisbon are two of the most popular destinations in Europe, and we found excellent premium economy fares for early next year. The flights are operated by a…

The venerable American Express^® Gold Card just got a significant refresh. Along with some new perks and tweaks to existing ones, the card now comes with a higher annual fee (rates & fees). So, is this higher annual fee still worth…

It’s the youngest and biggest Disney castle park, and when it opened in 2016, it opted to be unique rather than copy Disney parks from the U.S.: It’s Shanghai Disneyland. My wife and I spent a day here at the…