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The world-renowned Park Hyatt Tokyo, known for being featured in the critically acclaimed film “Lost in Translation,” featuring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, recently shared its plans for an extensive renovation. As a result, the hotel will be temporarily closed…

Shopping portal bonuses are a great way to earn extra miles when shopping online. While you can earn miles any time, these limited-time deals offer additional bonuses that can help rack up lots of extra points and miles quickly. This…

If you’re planning your next trip to New York City — whether for work or pleasure — there’s a new hotel that should be on your radar. The recently opened Tru by Hilton Brooklyn Hotel is a rare find in…

We learned a few weeks ago that Qatar Airways will be launching credit cards within the U.S., but details so far have been scant. We now know how many cards are coming, the rewards they’ll earn, and what type of…

We finally have a date to add to our diaries for the first Emirates Airbus A350 flight. On September 15, 2024, the airline’s first A350 will take to the skies, complete with Emirates next-generation business class and premium economy cabins….

It’s very rare that airlines discount airfare, but for a limited time, you can purchase gift cards for travel on Iberia Airlines at up to 10% off. Depending on your travels, this could save you a significant amount of money….

Turks and Caicos is a Caribbean archipelago that boasts some of the most magnificent beaches in the world. It’s long been popular with the well-heeled, but in recent years, it’s become a little more accessible to those looking to redeem…

No matter the time of year, a trip to Italy is always a great idea. From some of the world’s best cuisine to ancient sights, cutting-edge design and fashion, and so much more, Italy has something to offer to everyone….

Get ready for some frightful fun — and trick-or-treating throughout the park — because we have new details of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! This spooky after-hours party will take over Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort on select nights…

I remember the buzz when the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® was launched. Although I was well over 5/24, Chase’s restriction for whether you’d be approved for a new card, I had heard that you could still have a chance to get…

If you’re a heavy user of Instacard, the Instacart Mastercard^® may make sense for you. With strong earnings on purchases from Instacart and Chase Travel, this card rewards those who shop often. And now, with a new welcome offer on…

For a limited time, Rakuten is offering up to 20% cash-back on purchases with many websites, including Dell, Saks Fifth Avenue, Viator, Orbitz, and Travelocity. Earning 20% cash-back is a great deal. However, Rakuten also offers the option to earn…

When it comes to air travel, timing is everything. From the moment you decide to embark on your journey to the decision on departure times to the second you secure your ticket, timing plays a pivotal role in shaping your…

Did you know that Juneau, Alaska, is one of just 2 state capitals in the U.S. that isn’t connected to the outside world by any road? The other one is, of course, Honolulu, Hawaii. Juneau is a breathtakingly beautiful city…

If you’re eager to visit Germany — and want to do so in style — you’re going to want to pay attention. Right now, you can book business class tickets with Alaska miles from cities across the U.S. to Germany…

Sam’s Club has several gift card doorbusters that should grab the attention of Southwest flyers. For a limited time, members can save over $80 on Southwest eGift Card purchases. $80+ Off a Southwest eGift Card Sam’s Club members will be…

Though many are unfamiliar with it, Avianca LifeMiles is a useful program to leverage when booking award tickets with Star Alliance carriers such as United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and more. And while you wouldn’t ordinarily want to purchase Avianca LifeMiles…

I’ve been a devoted United loyalist for a very long time (ever since Delta started gutting its loyalty program), but this year is the first year in a long time that I’ve exhausted my United MileagePlus Premier Gold elite status. Although I had…

Much like Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards, Lufthansa Miles & More has a regular promotion offering discounted reward redemptions for flights on Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings Discover, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, and SWISS. Lufthansa has launched its newest Miles…

It’s time to get excited — there are new elevated welcome bonus offers on 2 popular cards: Of course, we love getting outsized value here at Upgraded Points, so I am going to show you how I would use 75,000…

The excitement of a new credit card welcome bonus offer is a simple joy for points and miles enthusiasts. And while earning a heap of travel rewards probably doesn’t mean immediate travel, you could keep a near-future trip on the…