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Some exciting news from Hyatt — the major hotel chain has just announced the opening of a new Park Hyatt property in Marrakech, Morocco. Let’s take a look at this new hotel! Park Hyatt Marrakech Now Open, Marking Second Park…

Delta announced its partnership with T-Mobile earlier in 2023, offering free inflight Wi-Fi to travelers. And now, the airline is going one step further by rewarding SkyMiles members who switch their cell phone plan over to T-Mobile. Here are the…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The Hilton Honors American Express^® Aspire Card or the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass^® Card got a major refresh this past fall, with new and improved benefits to get…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’re in Toronto (YYZ) or Montreal (YUL) — or can position easily to either of these cities — there is an excellent flight deal to Nairobi (NBO) in…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There’s a cheap deal on Avianca between Los Angeles (LAX) and San Salvador (SAL), the capital and largest city of El Salvador, in lie-flat business class. Even better, it’s…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is offering 30% off room rates at 160 hotels worldwide as part of an end-of-year sale. This is a great sale to…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. With the new “Celebrate the Season” promotion from Wyndham, guests who book and complete a stay before the end of the year can earn a 1-time bonus of 7,500…

Air France is the latest airline to announce changes to its 2024 schedule as 2023 comes to a close. The French flag carrier has confirmed its return to Minneapolis as of May 13, 2024. Additionally, the airline’s recently-inaugurated nonstop service…

Summer 2024 is shaping up to be another big travel season with more ways to get to Europe than ever before. HiSky, a Romanian-based airline, is set to launch its first transatlantic route between Bucharest and New York next June…

Getting to Greece next summer will be much cheaper thanks to this low-cost carrier’s newest transatlantic route. “We are thrilled to announce the commencement of ticket sales for our Athens to New York-JFK route,” said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and…

Booking a mistake fare can be more exhilarating than the actual trip itself — until the airline cancels your ticket just days later. That’s exactly what happened to many hopeful travelers this week, as an Air France business class deal…

It’s been exciting to watch the Bilt platform grow over the last 2+ years — and equally exciting to earn and spend points within the program. The company burst onto the scene by offering renters a long-awaited opportunity to earn…

British Airways’ second-most exclusive lounge at Heathrow has undergone a makeover with more than just a lick of paint. The refresh of the Galleries First Lounge in Terminal 5 at London Heathrow was completed in November, and we got to…

The all-suite Staybridge Suites has opened its first French location in the town of Cannes. Here’s what you need to know about the hotel and how to book with points. Debut of Staybridge Suites Brand in France Staybridge Suites Cannes…

Gobal Airlines has revealed a sneak preview of what we can expect from inside its Airbus A380s. The London-based airline start-up that has captured the attention of the aviation industry has selected U.K.-based Factorydesign to spearhead the design and development…

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is returning to Shanghai with a new property scheduled to open in the coming years. Here’s what you need to know! Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai, China Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai will have 160 guest…

JW Marriott is making a big splash in central China, opening its second hotel in Xi’an in 2023. Here’s what you need to know. Second JW Marriott Hotel Now Open in Xi’an JW Marriott Hotel Xi’an Southwest has 292 rooms and…

TSA PreCheck officially added Norse Atlantic Airways to its list of participating airlines as of Tuesday, December 19, 2023. With the low-cost, long-haul carrier’s addition to the roster of almost 100 airlines, travelers checking in for flights to Europe will…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There’s a great new Amex Offer available that can earn you a significant amount of money back on your next cruise purchase! When you spend $700 or more on…

If you fly Alaska Airlines, be aware that the airline soon will be instituting increased fees for checked baggage. While it’s common to pay for checked baggage on most U.S. airlines, it’s unfortunate to see them increase. These higher fees…

We’re all about points and miles here at Upgraded Points, which is why you’ll see an absolute deluge of guides instructing you how to make the best redemptions, find the best hotels, and book the best flights. But points and…