Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is one of the most conveniently located airports in the the DC area. It makes easy coming and goings to and from the capital […]
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Author: Steve Smith
Steve is a senior contributor for UponArriving and spends close to 300 nights a year in hotels while traveling the world and trying to eat as much as he can. Steve has spoken at summits like the FBZ Elite Summit in Austin. He holds top-tier elite status with almost every hotel program as a Marriott Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire, and GHA Black. Utilizing credit card points and miles, Steve takes over 100 flights per year while experiencing some of the top first class and business class cabin in the sky.
Delta Companion Certificate Rules and Guide [2020]
While Delta has some awesome flight attendants that go out of their way, Delta also provides a unique credit card benefit called the Delta companion certificate. Issued once a year, […]
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Ultimate Guide to Onsens (Japanese Bathhouses) [2020]
Japan is one of my favorite countries for food and activities. One of the best things to do in Japan is going to an onsen, also known as a Japanese […]
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What is Uber VIP? (Amex Platinum and Centurion Perks) [2020]
Uber VIP is an American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders-only program that offers benefits that regular Uber riders don’t have. It has similar benefits to Uber Diamond like high-rated drivers […]
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Marriott Suite Night Awards: Everything You Need to Know [2020]
The suite life is glorious and anytime you can upgrade to a suite, it’s worthwhile. Marriott Suite Night Awards can make the suite life more achievable with confirmable upgrades within […]
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Hyatt Category 4 Free Night (Hotels List) [2020]
One of my favorite credit card perks that I’ve used over and over again is the Hyatt free night certificate. It’s pretty easy to get your hands on free night […]
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Barclays Credit Card Application Status: (How to Check, Reconsideration) [2020]
Are you trying to check your Barclays credit card application status? Well, you’re in luck as Barclays makes it easy to check your status with a simple application status checker. […]
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What’s The Best Top Hotel Elite Status? (Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG) [2020]
Achieving hotel elite status is becoming more common with the help of credit cards. However, top tier elite statuses at certain hotel chains are harder to achieve than others, making […]
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Best Hilton Free Weekend Night Certificate Uses and How to Redeem [2020]
Out of all the free night certificates out there, the Hilton free weekend night certificate is by far the best. It’s valuable in terms of being uncapped with restrictions that […]
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JetBlue Airlines Baggage Fees Guide (Carry-On, Checked, International) [2020]
JetBlue Airlines is one of my favorite domestic airlines with a solid product in both economy and business. Probably the best transcontinental business class experience you can get. However, JetBlue […]
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