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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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.
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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Can You Take an Umbrella on a Plane? [2020]
You never know when you might run into rain so it is a good idea to have an umbrella on hand when traveling. However, if you are going to carry-on […]
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Best Marriott Bonvoy Category 5 Luxury Hotels (35,000 Free Night) [2020]
With over 1,120 category 5 properties in the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program, you can easily find a property that is considered a sweet spot, and category 5 properties are currently […]
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11 Best Minimalist Backpacks (Travel, Laptops, & More!) [2020]
I typically stay in hotels for 300 nights a year and keep a very minimalist lifestyle with just a carry-on suitcase and backpack (sometimes a briefcase instead of a backpack). […]
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United Accompanied Minor Policy Guide [2020]
United Airlines unaccompanied minor policy is standard, but it does have differences compared to JetBlue and Southwest. So, you’ll want to compare and contrast this program with other programs for […]
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Spirit Airlines Flight Change and Cancellation Guide [2020]
Spirit Airlines is known as the Ryanair of all the US carriers. It is very à la carte, and that comes in handy when you just want or need something basic. […]
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Best Time of the Year to Visit Greece (Weather, Temperature, & Events) [2020]
Greece is not only known for its spectacularly beautiful islands but also for the culture and traditions of yestercentury. Even outside of the islands you can find some of the […]
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American Airlines Baggage Fees Guide (Checked, International, Military) [2020]
American Airlines is a huge airline just like United and Delta, and just like those other legacy carriers it comes with baggage fees. In this article, I’ll discuss the specific […]
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