Travel

Welcome to the first installment of UP’s series on travel resources. In this post, we’re diving into what’s out there in terms of finding flights, comparing flights, and monitoring fares. Interestingly enough, you’ll find that many of these great resources…

Taking a vacation to improve your spiritual, physical, or emotional well-being is not a new concept. In fact, health-inspired travels date back to ancient times. People traveled vast distances to bathe in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea, and…

Update: Some offers mentioned below for the JetBlue Card and JetBlue Plus Card are no longer available. Though JetBlue might not give you a large number of options to redeem your points compared to American, United, and Delta, there are…

You may not have heard of Virgin Australia since they have limited flights to the U.S., but members can actually earn and redeem miles for travel all over the world thanks to some strategic partnerships! Here, I’ll outline some great…

Flying Blue is the loyalty program of Air France, KLM, and several partner airlines. With the ease of earning award miles and a long list of airline partners, Flying Blue offers plenty of value to travelers. Using Flying Blue miles…

If you were a frequent flyer before having children and want to continue doing so after starting a family, flying with your kid is probably in your future. You’ve probably heard horror stories about flying with children from friends and…

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has been among the most valuable award programs over the last few years. The program has largely offered fantastic redemption rates on partner airlines, allows for stopovers on one-way itineraries, and provides excellent benefits for those…

If you or a loved one has a vision impairment, traveling anywhere can seem like a daunting prospect…but it doesn’t have to be! With the correct planning, precautions, and awareness, you can make sure your next trip is enjoyable and…

Dubai-based Emirates offers some of the most highly regarded airline experiences in the world. Whether you’re flying in economy or its ultra-luxurious first class, Emirates offers a distinctive experience and has established itself as arguably the preeminent brand in all…

Many of us wish we could speak a different language, especially when we travel to our favorite vacation destination. However, learning all of the different grammar techniques, native twangs and complex vocabularies can be incredibly daunting and will often put…

Hawaiian Airlines is the Aloha State’s largest carrier and the tenth-largest commercial airline in the U.S. Although it’s not in any major alliance, Hawaiian has codeshare agreements with a dozen airlines in various alliances and serves many destinations, including Asia…

Let’s delve into a brief lesson on the basic concept of OTAs vs. metasearch engines. Previously, these terms were fairly straightforward to define, but technology has progressed and there are now many ways in which these services overlap. We’ll do…

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club may not be one of the mileage programs you’re most familiar with, but it’s definitely worth paying attention to for a few reasons. You can earn Virgin Points by flying Virgin Atlantic or its partners. The…

The advanced features of the Matrix ITA Software can be difficult to understand, but they can definitely add value in your search for the cheapest flights. We can all search for a basic flight and find out where to book it,…

When you travel abroad, there are a lot of things you’ll need to remember. From understanding customs and import restrictions to taking a pet abroad, this guide will provide you with all the important information you need to know. With…