Meet the Travelers Behind Curated Upgrades
We love traveling, but we don't believe every upgrade is worth the price. Over the years we've learned that some upgrades transform a trip, while others simply cost more. Curated Upgrades exists to help travelers make smarter decisions through honest reviews, practical advice, and real-world experiences.
Every review on this site is based on places we've stayed, airlines we've flown, restaurants we've visited, and gear we've actually used.
Why Curated Upgrades Exists
Every trip is filled with decisions.
Should you pay for the extra legroom? Is Business Class worth the cost? Does a hotel upgrade make the experience better, or just the bill?
Over the years, we've learned that some upgrades genuinely transform a trip, while others simply cost more without adding much value.
The flight beside this story is a perfect example. Flying Air Canada Business Class to Ireland wasn't just about a nicer seat. It gave us a better night's sleep, access to airport lounges, less stress, and the energy to begin our vacation the moment we landed.
Experiences like that inspired Curated Upgrades.
Our goal isn't to convince you to spend more. It's to help you spend smarter, so every dollar you invest in travel makes the journey better.
What You'll Find Here
Looking for honest travel advice instead of glossy marketing?
Curated Upgrades covers airline cabins, hotels, road trips, travel gear, restaurants, and destinations through real experiences we've had ourselves. We celebrate the upgrades that truly improve a journey, and we aren't afraid to tell you when something isn't worth the extra cost.
Every recommendation is built on practical experience, careful planning, and one simple question:
Was it worth it?
Our Promise:
Can you trust what you read here?
Every review on Curated Upgrades is based on our own travel experiences.
We spend our own money, points, and miles to see the world, making the same decisions every traveler faces. Is the upgrade worth it? Does it genuinely improve the journey? Would we choose it again?
When something exceeds our expectations, we'll explain why.
When it falls short, we'll tell you that too.
Our goal isn't to convince you to spend more.
It's to help you spend smarter, so every dollar, point, or mile delivers the greatest possible value.
If we wouldn't recommend it to our own friends and family,
we won't recommend it to you.
