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Here at Upgraded Points, we love showing our readers what’s possible when working toward maximizing our redemptions. That typically comes when you redeem your points and miles for once-in-a-lifetime business and first class flights. However, the best part about points…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. We’ve all heard the rumblings about the Alila Ventana Big Sur — the idyllic, all-inclusive resort nestled along California’s famous Pacific coastline. We’ve also heard about how hard it…

Travel in 2024 continues to break records, and the week of Independence Day looks to be much of the same. An estimated 5.74 million people — roughly the entire population of Minnesota — will be taking to the skies for…

Today, Hyatt has some big news: the chain has acquired the me and all hotels chain from Lindner Hotels, giving World of Hyatt members more lodging options in Europe. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s dive right in! About…

My family and I stayed at the Great Wolf Lodge near Dallas in Grapevine, Texas, in May 2023 and we returned in May 2024 to a renovated resort. Major renovations were just about finished when we visited this time, so…

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is continuing to expand of the Dolce brand in Europe with the opening of a resort in the French region of Bièvre Valley. Let’s check out this gorgeous new hotel and how to book it with…

Alaska Airlines has introduced a new inflight menu in its first class cabin and beverage options for purchase in the economy cabin. Let’s take a look at the details of these new options available throughout summer 2024. New First Class…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. It may be the heat of the summer, but now’s the time you should start planning those trips that are 6 to 8 months out. And where else would…

American Airlines seemingly has a never-ending sale on miles. There’s no end date listed for the promotion, and you can currently buy AA miles with up to a 35% discount. Plus, AAdvantage members can purchase up to 150,000 miles through…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is celebrating 30 years of operations with a slew of special promotions. The latest is offering free carry-on baggage on select flights for a limited…

There’s a new transpacific relationship in the air. Fiji Airlines — the national carrier of Fiji — will join the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program. “This loyalty partnership marks a significant milestone, bringing together two renowned carriers to offer new…

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is in expansion mode. The airline has announced several new routes in the last few weeks and now has added another one: New York (JFK) to Atlanta (ATL). “We’re thrilled to announce this new service at…

Booking a rental car can be confusing and overwhelming. Travelers can reserve with a rental car agency, a third-party booking service like Kayak, or even a credit card travel portal. But there’s an even better way that I’ve found that…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There’s been quite a bit of buzz about the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya — and for good reason. As an all-inclusive luxury safari resort, there’s a…

San Francisco International Airport is rife with lounges, with tons of options available no matter where you’re traveling. But the newest — and arguably one of the best — has just opened in SFO’s new Terminal 1. We got an…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Are you looking for a cheap Caribbean vacation? JetBlue is running a fantastic sale to 1 of the most gorgeous Caribbean islands — but you’d better book soon. Here’s…

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has opened reservations for its newest yacht, Luminara, for its 2025 and 2026 sailing seasons. Ritz-Carlton says the yacht will explore 28 ports across 10 countries and visit a handful of popular destinations. Let’s take a look…

As we near the halfway point of the year, Air Canada is looking ahead and adding 3 new routes to its winter schedule. “Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations will offer a multitude of travel options and increased frequencies from…

KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, has officially announced its newest destination in the U.S., expanding its presence in the Pacific Northwest. Starting October 27, 2024, KLM will fly nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to Portland (PDX). Here are the details….

Americans are pointing their plane noses headed due east to Prague and Paris, rather than New York City or Miami, at record levels. Domestic travel is slumping, while international travel is up sharply compared to pre-pandemic levels. A study from…

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is beefing up its presence in Türkiye with the opening of the first Dolce hotel in the country. Additionally, the hotel chain has opened 2 other properties in Türkiye. Here’s what you need to know. New…