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? 👇 upgradedpoints.com/news/alas…

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

The person who finds the cheap flights is the most valuable member of the group chat.

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…

Every travel budget has an exception for a really good restaurant. Which restaurant was that for you? 🍴

A $5,000 business class seat booked with points will be mentioned for the rest of the trip.

Let’s look at this award deal and see whether it makes sense for you.: upgradedpoints.com/news/awar…

"I used points” is the travel version of “it was on sale."

Some people need therapy. Others need a plane ticket. (Not medical advice.)

All you need to do is pick your date and pay as few as 52,000 points with some current 35% transfer bonuses. However, you’ll need to move quickly! These seats likely won’t last long, so let’s dive into it! upgradedpoints.com/news/awar…

There are people who pay full price for lift tickets, and then there are people who fly Alaska Airlines. Free skiing at select resorts is back for the 2026–2027 season. Who's planning a ski trip this winter? upgradedpoints.com/news/alas…

One of Hilton’s most anticipated openings of the year is finally here. 🇬🇷 Conrad Athens The Ilisian just opened, and Katie was one of the first to check it out. If the building looks familiar, it should. This was the legendary Hilton Athens, which opened in 1963 and was the only Hilton in Greece for decades. Locals called the neighborhood “the Hilton area,” and its restaurants and bars were where Athenians went for proposals and big celebrations. Now it’s been reimagined as a Conrad, keeping original lobby furniture and a wall of vintage photos while adding: 🏛️ Rooms with Acropolis views 🏊 Athens’ largest outdoor hotel pool 🧘 Wellness facilities with House of NYNN Rooms start around 115,000 Hilton Honors points per night, and it’s also bookable through Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts. 🎧 Catch The Upgraded Points Podcast, streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #ConradAthens #Athens #Greece #HiltonHonors @conradathenstheilisian @conradhotels

The most expensive part of a cheap flight is everything that happens after booking.

Being the only person who understands the train system is an unpaid leadership position. 🚅