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Is it a burger or a cookie? 🍔🍪 Either way, it was a surprise amenity!
And the stay at the @ritzcarltonorlando itself was just as sweet. Cash rates were around $850 a night during Halloween season in Orlando, so Chris used the free night award from his Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card (worth up to 85,000 points) and paid nothing out of pocket. It was 80,000 points or $850 cash, a strong redemption, and that card just earned another year in his wallet.
With a Platinum Elite room upgrade, a 4 p.m. late checkout, Ritz Kids activities, and pools with giant water slides next door at the JW Marriott, it was the perfect rest day after a week of theme parks. 🎢
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#ritzcarltonorlando #orlando #familytravel #marriottbonvoy
Business class to Italy for just 55K points? 🇮🇹✈️
We spotted lie-flat seats from several U.S. cities to Italy starting at 55,000 Atmos Rewards points one-way.
Would you use 55K points for a business class flight to Italy? 👇 upgradedpoints.com/news/awar…
Your next layover could be a whole vacation. 👀✈️
Flying through Panama City? Instead of rushing to your connection, you could turn your stopover into a few days exploring Panama — from the Panama Canal to the city's food scene and historic neighborhoods.
Would you add a few extra days to your trip to explore somewhere new? 👇
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The key is selecting “Panama Stopover” on @CopaAirlines before you buy your ticket!
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🚨 A fire has reportedly broken out at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport, with unconfirmed reports of a terminal being evacuated. Flights were still operating as of the last few minutes, according to flight tracking data. If you’re flying out of IAH tonight, check your airline’s app before you go.
An airport lounge where you play video games for an hour? Yes, really. 🎮
Chris had a long layover at JFK and finally tried Gameway in Terminal 8. Swipe your @prioritypass, and you get:
🕹️ 1 hour on Xbox, PlayStation, or PC
🍿 A snack and a non-alcoholic drink, OR one alcoholic drink
⚡ Fast Wi-Fi and comfy gaming chairs
It’s a great way to escape the terminal on a long layover.
Heads up: not every Priority Pass membership includes Gameway. Check your card’s benefits before you go.
Gameway has locations in JFK Terminals 5 and 8, plus other airports around the U.S.
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#gameway #prioritypass #airportlounge #JFK @airportgameway
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We have the youngest fleet in the U.S. at an average age of 4.8 years, over 8 years younger on average than other airlines. Read the full study from @upgradedpoints at the link. ✈️👇
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Your Alaska Airlines boarding pass could get you FREE skiing this winter. 👀⛷️
Alaska's Atmos Rewards Alpine Getaways is back, offering free lift tickets and other perks at 9 ski resorts across the U.S. and Canada.
And yes, flights booked with points qualify, too.
Would you plan a ski trip around this deal? 👇
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With colder temperatures and shorter days just around the corner, now is the perfect time to lock in a winter getaway to a warmer, sunnier destination. Marriott has impressive resorts in some of the best sunny spots around the country — and this is just a small sampling of what's available at the high end of the spectrum.
When you've figured out a plan, remember to book direct and check the offers page to see if you can save money or add perks to your stay!
#UpgradedPoints #marriottbonvoy #TravelTips
A lounge for gamers. A Ritz-Carlton on points. And the question every points collector eventually asks: Is business class actually worth the hassle? ✈️
This week, Chris finds a Priority Pass gaming lounge at JFK and books an $850-a-night Ritz-Carlton in Orlando for $0 out of pocket. Katie shares her Delta Premium Select flights to and from Athens, and why one row made a huge difference.
Then the big debate: when Japan award space is this hard to find, should you just book premium economy and be done with it?
Plus, a listener asks whether transferring Amex points to Hilton ever makes sense.
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This week saw the arrival of the southernmost hotel in the world, though there’s a major catch. Also, IHG achieved a milestone in Europe, and Hilton’s eyeing a big expansion in the Nordics.
Here’s everything you need to know from this week in the hotel industry: upgradedpoints.com/news/hote…
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New @AmericanExpress Offer: Earn 10% Back on Prepaid @Hotelsdotcom Bookings [Targeted]
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Every travel budget has an exception for a really good restaurant.
Which restaurant was that for you? 🍴