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Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Air Canada frequent flyers and Aeroplan fans take note — Air Canada has announced a Cyber Monday sale that could earn you a nice discount if you act fast,…

The holiday season is twinkling into full swing, and there’s nothing quite like a festive cocktail to set the mood and add a splash of cheer. From peppermint martinis that spark memories of snowy evenings to hot toddies that warm…

IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its luxury presence in Thailand and has announced a new resort in Koh Chang. Here’s what to know about the resort. Dinso Resort & Villas Koh Chang, Vignette Collection To Open in 2024 Dinso…

We’re in the midst of the holiday season, which means there are sales galore as various companies vie for your business. Happily, among the heaps of discounted electronics and clothing, we’re seeing some pretty awesome travel discounts. This isn’t unexpected;…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’re looking to get away, Etihad Airways is offering up to 20% off business class and economy class fares as part of its Black Friday sale. The booking…

The holiday season is officially upon us, and at Upgraded Points, that means lots of travel and keeping an eye on sales! Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, with almost every retailer rolling out some sort…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. A great Black Friday promotion is going on right now at Saks Fifth Avenue that is worth taking advantage of if you can. When you spend $150 or more…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. You might remember an epic deal from a couple of years ago that offered the opportunity to earn millions (yes, millions) of American Airlines AAdvantage Miles by donating to…

Marriott has opened its first Hungarian Autograph Collection property in the capital city of Budapest. Let’s take a look at this brand-new hotel! Marriott’s First Autograph Collection Hotel in Hungary Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection has 216 rooms and suites…

If you’re traveling on United Airlines through Frankfurt (FRA), you’ll now be able to utilize Deutsche Bahn, the national railway of Germany, to continue your journey to a variety of smaller cities. The initiative, which has previously been launched with…

At the end of next quarter, the newest IHG Vignette Collection hotel is scheduled to open in Doha, with 5 other locations in Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe, and Kuwait. The new property, called Velero Hotel Doha Lusail, will be conveniently located…

For a limited time, you can transfer points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club and receive up to 25% bonus points. This sale includes U.S.-based banks HSBC, Citi, and American Express — but it won’t last long. Here’s everything you need…

Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions are ending their partnership as of December 31, 2023. This is disappointing news for those of us who are fans of both of these companies since booking a Lindblad cruise was a great way to earn…

Eastern Europe is upping the luxury quota with the newest hotel opening from Marriott. Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi is now open in the rich cultural city of Tbilisi, Georgia. Here’s what you need to know about…

Hyatt is bringing a new high-end Thompson Hotel to Seville, Spain, in 2026 — giving points travelers another new option to redeem their rewards in Europe. Here’s what you need to know. Fourth Thompson Hotel in Europe Hyatt has inked…

Anybody who’s ridden the rails in the U.S. — even in Amtrak’s flagship Acela First Class — can attest to train food being less than appetizing. But Amtrak aims to change that perception, working with new chefs to improve its…

Are you based in Seattle or Portland and looking to escape the cold? Listen up because Alaska Airlines has launched 2 exciting, nonstop flights to much warmer destinations. Let’s dive right in! Daily Flights to Honolulu and Miami Now on…

Passengers who want to visit Tulum, Mexico, have to fly into the nearby Cancún International Airport (CUN) and arrange ground transportation to get to their destination, a trip that is nearly 2 hours by car. But all that will change…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you have The Platinum Card^® from American Express or Centurion^® Card from American Express, you can explore a new art exhibit opening in Miami, Florida sponsored by American…

Eithad recently announced some updates to its business class and economy products, which will be found exclusively onboard its future Boeing 787-9 deliveries. One such Boeing 787-9 was onsite at the Dubai Airshow, and Upgraded Points was invited to take…

With the Renaissance New York Harlem opening, Marriott’s ever-growing portfolio in New York City has increased by one. Here’s what you should know about the first full-service hotel in the neighborhood in over 100 years. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel…