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Choosing where to spend your hard-earned vacation days can be no easy task. Staycation or somewhere abroad? Hotel or Airbnb? Use points or cash? And do I have enough points? The possibilities are seemingly endless. So, we thought we’d help…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There’s a new Amex Offer out that will save you quite a bit of money if you need to purchase a new ticket on Air New Zealand. Amex Offers…

A federal judge has officially blocked JetBlue Airways from acquiring low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. JetBlue’s protracted legal battle to scoop up the airline came to an end on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, as the judge deemed the $3.8 billion takeover…

In 2023, we saw the Hyatt and MGM partnership dissolve, while a new partnership between Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards was announced. Details have been slow to emerge, making today’s news much more exciting. We now have a better idea…

Marriott has opened a brand new hotel in Nagasaki, Japan, and it’s incredibly affordable whether you’re using cash or points. Here’s what you need to know — and how to book! Brand’s Debut on Japanese Island of Kyushu Nagasaki Marriott…

SAS, known as Scandinavian Airlines, is adding an exciting route between Copenhagen (CPH) and Atlanta (ATL) just in time for the summer. Here’s what you need to know about SAS’s newest summer route! Atlanta Is 9th North American Destination for…

New York City travelers, listen up: the newest Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club has just opened at New York-LaGuardia (LGA). Chase invited members of the media — including Upgraded Points — for a guided tour of the lounge ahead…

Denver (DEN) is the latest city to be scheduled to have a nonstop connection to Tulum (TQO) — Mexico’s newest airport. The route will be inaugurated on December 19, 2024, as first discovered by Ishrion Aviation on X. Here are…

Hilton has opened a new hotel in the heart of downtown Atlanta — and it’s massive. Here’s what you need to know about the new hotel. Signia by Hilton Atlanta Has Nearly 1,000 Rooms The new Signia by Hilton Atlanta…

MSC Cruises is expanding once again in the U.S., as the cruise line just announced plans for a new home port in Galveston set to open in 2025. This is great news for U.S.-based cruisers and a big step in…

Delta Air Lines is bolstering its widebody fleet with an order for 20 new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. There is a lot of news to cover, so let’s dive right into it! Delta Orders 20 A350-1000 Aircraft Delta Air Lines announced…

Low-cost Frontier Airlines has shared that the new Frontier Miles loyalty program is live. “The wait is over,” said Tyri Squyres, vice president of marketing, Frontier Airlines. “Now is the time for consumers to ‘Get it All for Less’ by…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. For a limited time, British Airways is giving its Executive Club members the opportunity to purchase 1x to 3x of the Avios they earned in 2023 at a discounted…

Marriott Bonvoy has officially revamped its Suite Night Award program for Platinum and Titanium Elite members. On the plus side, the program has expanded to include more rooms. But there are some downsides, too, such as upgrades only clearing 3…

The Chase Freedom Unlimited^® is traditionally a cash-back rewards card — but it’s a popular option for points travelers who also use the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve^® as Chase allows cardholders to pool points between the…

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa will debut newly renovated rooms ahead of the spring break and summer travel seasons. With a completion date estimated for early February 2024, this refresh focuses on the resort’s guest rooms —…

For those of you who have been on the fence about whether to add the American Express^® Business Gold Card to your wallet, here is a reminder that the annual fee is set to increase on February 1. By applying…

Marriott is debuting the AC Hotel by Marriott brand in Honolulu, Hawaii — and it’s pretty affordable using cash or Marriott Bonvoy points. Here’s what you need to know about this new property. AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu Now Open…

Boeing is making headlines for the wrong reasons yet again. 2018 and 2019 saw the fatal crashes of 2 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which killed all 346 onboard the ill-fated jets. Fast forward to 2024, and a Boeing 737…

Hilton has opened a second Conrad Hotels & Resorts property in Singapore, and there’s a sweet bonus points offer when you book now. Here’s what to know about the new hotel and the limited-time promotion! Singapore’s Second Conrad Conrad Singapore…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Accor has a promotion through which you can earn 2x bonus points at participating European and North African hotels for stays of 2 or more nights through March 14,…