Travel

Accor is one of the world’s largest hotel and hospitality chains — its brands like Sofitel, Fairmont, and Novotel are familiar names to most travelers. Accor’s loyalty program, ALL – Accor Live Limitless, is a solid option for those looking…

Marriott has a laundry list of benefits and perks associated with its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. One of the most useful benefits you can enjoy from Marriott Bonvoy is a free night certificate that allows you to stay in some of…

If you haven’t stayed at an EDITION hotel yet, you’re going to want to add the brand to your travel bucket list (if that’s your thing). After some in-depth research ahead of a recent trip to Spain, I narrowed my…

Did you know that Hyatt and American Airlines have joined forces to offer members more ways to earn points? Once you link your World of Hyatt and American AAdvantage accounts, this is an easy way to earn extra points and…

After an 11-hour flight delay from Rio to Miami, I found myself shuffling around hotel reservations to better accommodate my quick 2-night stay in Miami. I had originally booked The Miami Beach EDITION for my first night, but since I…

Loyalty Program Overview The Frontier Miles program is pretty basic, as far as frequent flyer programs go. You earn 1 mile per 1 mile flown and then you can easily redeem those miles for reward flights with Frontier. Joining Frontier…

Saving money on airline tickets is a goal for most of us, so knowing how to utilize companion certificates is a smart piece of knowledge to acquire. While many airlines offer companion certificates, they all work a little differently. In…

Luxurious, fun, trendy, sexy, and, dare I say, family-friendly? These are all words that I could easily use to describe The Miami Beach EDITION. With 1 night on my own in Miami, I knew that I wanted to stay somewhere…

The South Pacific is the epitome of a bucket-list island escape. With some of the most secluded territories, unspoiled nature, and laid-back lifestyles in the world, the region is without a doubt one of the most spectacular places to visit….

One&Only is one of the most expensive hotel brands in the entire world. Its exotic locations are focused on offering an off-the-beaten-path retreat in pure luxury at some of the world’s most mystical locations. So if you’re looking for the…

China Southern, based in Guangzhou, is one of the world’s largest airlines and is China’s largest airline by passengers carried. Notably, this is China’s only airline flying the A380 superjumbo aircraft! Internationally, China Southern is known as one of China’s…

Travel in the U.K. is rebounding — one small step at a time. Now that things are beginning to return to normal, I was recently able to go to Spain and pass through London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 on the way….

It’s been especially important to protect our travel investments recently. You’ve likely had to cancel at least 1 trip in the past couple of years, and there’s still the uncertainty of whether future trips could face the same fate. As…

Ennismore (formerly known as sbe) is an international collection of hotel brands, restaurants, bars, and lounges with a presence in major nightlife hubs across the planet. Ennismore brands, which include hotel brands SLS Hotels & Residences, Mondrian, Delano, The Redbury,…

Cozy up around the campfire with a durable and dependable camping blanket. From fleece-lined blankets to super puffy ponchos and sleeping bags, these gorgeous blankets and quilts will keep you nice and warm even in the coldest of weather. Things…

Loyalty Program Overview Accor has branded its loyalty program as ALL – Accor Live Limitless (formerly Le Club AccorHotels). ALL offers a number of points and elite-status tiers that allow you to get outsized value from your stays. Joining ALL…

A trip to the beach is the highlight of any vacation and the perfect way to spend time with friends and family in the sun. While nothing feels more laid back than the sand between your toes and the waves…

COMO Hotels and Resorts boasts luxury travel experiences, personalized service, and individually-curated amenities to showcase each property’s location. Born in 1991 at COMO Hotels and Resorts’ maiden property at The Halkin in London, the brand has now expanded to 14…

The trick to really enjoying every trip is being able to take control of your own well-being from the outset. From keeping your important documents neatly organized in transit to finding accessories that will make your life so much easier…

Winner Announced! We are excited to announce the winner for the Upgraded Points Dream Vacation contest is Bobby Frank! Here is Bobby’s submission: I just turned 70 two days ago. Makes one think how one wants to live the rest…

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an all-suite brand that offers spacious accommodations and free breakfast to all guests. While this brand might not be at the top of your list when it comes to dream hotel redemptions, there’s some good…