We celebrated my sister-in-law's 30th birthday with a $23,000 world-class roadtrip through 7 countries — all for free. The story continues in today's episode.

Be sure to check out Part 1 of this story in episode 39!

Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest: https://www.hyatt.com/unbound-collection/en-US/budub-parisi-udvar-hotel

Keight Hotel Opatija: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/zagopqq-keight-hotel-opatija/

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We celebrated my sister-in-law's 30th birthday with a $23,000 world-class roadtrip through 7 countries -- all for free. Find out how in today's episode!

I better win "Best Brother-in-law" Award at our next family reunion...😤

The View Lugano: https://www.theviewlugano.com/

Edelweiss Lodge: https://www.edelweisslodgeandresort.com/

Park Hyatt Vienna: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/austria/park-hyatt-vienna/vieph

The Amex Platinum card comes with $1,500 in benefits and credits - but only if you know how to use them. Use our FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses to make sure you get every benefit and every credit: www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide

Join our Military Miler Facebook Group to ask questions and get answers from other military travel rewards enthusiasts!

Ask questions or get in touch✉️: [email protected] IG: @military_miler

Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get their annual fees waived on personal credit cards, including the Amex Platinum, Amex Gold, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Support the show by visiting militarytravelrewards.com and use any of our links when you apply for your next credit card🙂

Sorry for being MIA for so long! Things have been a little chaotic in the world, and Tusi's been...occupied...at work. But it looks like things are clearing up and Tusi will be back to publishing episodes regularly soon. Thank you for the patience!

The Amex Platinum card comes with $1,500 in benefits and credits - but only if you know how to use them. Use our FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses to make sure you get every benefit and every credit: www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide

Join our Military Miler Facebook Group to ask questions and get answers from other military travel rewards enthusiasts!

Ask questions or get in touch✉️: [email protected] IG: @military_miler

Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get their annual fees waived on personal credit cards, including the Amex Platinum, Amex Gold, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Support the show by visiting militarytravelrewards.com and use any of our links when you apply for your next credit card🙂

A top-end luxury hotel asked if we wanted fuchsia toilet paper in our room...so obviously we said yes. But stay tuned for why...

The Amex Platinum card comes with $1,500 in benefits and credits - but only if you know how to use them. Use our FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses to make sure you get every benefit and every credit: www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide

Join our Military Miler Facebook Group to ask questions and get answers from other military travel rewards enthusiasts!

Ask questions or get in touch✉️: [email protected] IG: @military_miler

Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get their annual fees waived on personal credit cards, including the Amex Platinum, Amex Gold, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Support the show by visiting militarytravelrewards.com/cards and use any of our links when you apply for your next credit card🙂

9.5 times out of 10, we say "Open the Chase Sapphire Reserve!" This is the first time in 4 years that we're saying "Don't do that--open the Chase Sapphire Preferred INSTEAD!" Stay tuned to find out why.

Apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred THIS WEEK before the limited time offer runs out. Go to www.militarytravelrewards.com/cards to learn more.

The Amex Platinum card comes with $1,500 in benefits and credits - but only if you know how to use them. Use our FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses to make sure you get every benefit and every credit: www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide

Join our Military Miler Facebook Group to ask questions and get answers from other military travel rewards enthusiasts!

Ask questions or get in touch✉️: [email protected] IG: @military_miler

Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get their annual fees waived on personal credit cards, including the Amex Platinum, Amex Gold, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Support the show by visiting militarytravelrewards.com/cards and use any of our links when you apply for your next credit card🙂

Uncle Sam offered Tusi a path to earn Hyatt Globalist last year, then did everything he could to prevent it from happening. Enjoy this rocky adventure of earning 60 elite night credits and the lessons learned along the way, and maybe it'll save you some trouble in the future😎

Rising Tribe Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2M28wqHlMie0Zsbm5Te43b?si=bca94b1f3a2844c7

Spartan Trifecta World Championship Debrief Day 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gYQXSNC23wsI20l7tv4Fl?si=5a3ac6ad3a824dd4

Spartan Trifecta World Championship Debrief Day 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PV2zchQMurOlGWPMFUoIR?si=3fa51bb658144eb7

Spartan Trifecta World Championship Debrief Day 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KUfrlXND6kei5a38lqzNr?si=621bf734d7394756

The Amex Platinum card comes with $1,500 in benefits and credits - but only if you know how to use them. Use our FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses to make sure you get every benefit and every credit: www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide

Join our Military Miler Facebook Group to ask questions and get answers from other military travel rewards enthusiasts!

Ask questions or get in touch✉️: [email protected] IG: @military_miler

Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get their annual fees waived on personal credit cards, including the Amex Platinum, Amex Gold, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Support the show by visiting militarytravelrewards.com/cards and use any of our links when you apply for your next credit card🙂

If you're getting ready to separate, retire, or join the Guard or Reserve, you need to know what steps to take with your credit card rewards portfolio before and after you leave active duty. This episode covers it all!

For the list of hotels that are eligible for the $400/year Hilton Aspire Resort Credit:

https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors/resort-credit-eligible-hotels/

The Amex Platinum card comes with $1,500 in benefits and credits - but only if you know how to use them. Use our FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses to make sure you get every benefit and every credit: www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide

Join our Military Miler Facebook Group to ask questions and get answers from other military travel rewards enthusiasts!

Ask questions or get in touch✉️: [email protected] IG: @military_miler

Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get their annual fees waived on personal credit cards, including the Amex Platinum, Amex Gold, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Support the show by visiting militarytravelrewards.com and use any of our links when you apply for your next credit card🙂

Tusi delves into the rules governing how many and how often you can open credit cards with major issuers and banks, tailored for military members and their families. Learn about the impact on your credit score, the specifics of Chase's 5/24 rule, and many more nuanced guidelines from Amex, Citi, Bank of America, and U.S. Bank. Tusi also offers personal advice on card opening strategies, especially for those stationed overseas. Stay tuned to maximize your travel rewards!

Frequent Miler's Guide to understanding the super confusing Marriott Welcome Offer Eligibility Enigma: https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-complete-guide/

The Amex Platinum card comes with $1,500 in benefits and credits - but only if you know how to use them. Use our FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses to make sure you get every benefit and every credit: www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide

Join our Military Miler Facebook Group to ask questions and get answers from other military travel rewards enthusiasts!

Ask questions or get in touch✉️: [email protected] IG: @military_miler

Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get their annual fees waived on personal credit cards, including the Amex Platinum, Amex Gold, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Support the show by visiting militarytravelrewards.com and use any of our links when you apply for your next credit card🙂

When should I book with points, free night certificates, or go for paid stays? And when should I use Delta Stays, the Chase travel portal, or Amex FHR credits?

In today's episode, Tusi shares how he booked a family road trip through southern Italy, and explains the decision-making process behind each hotel booking method.

The Amex Platinum card comes with $1,500 in benefits and credits - but only if you know how to use them. Use our FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses to make sure you get every benefit and every credit: www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide

Join our Military Miler Facebook Group to ask questions and get answers from other military travel rewards enthusiasts!

Ask questions or get in touch✉️: [email protected] IG: @military_miler

Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get their annual fees waived on personal credit cards, including the Amex Platinum, Amex Gold, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Support the show by visiting militarytravelrewards.com and use any of our links when you apply for your next credit card🙂

Tusi dives into the often-overlooked-but-super-valuable hotel credit that comes with nearly every Amex Delta card - Delta Stays! This credit is worth $100-$250 per Delta card every year. You won't want to sleep on this hotel credit...or maybe, you will?

The Amex Platinum card comes with $1,500 in benefits and credits - but only if you know how to use them. Use our FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses to make sure you get every benefit and every credit: www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide

Join our Military Miler Facebook Group to ask questions and get answers from other military travel rewards enthusiasts!

Ask questions or get in touch✉️: [email protected] IG: @military_miler

Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get their annual fees waived on personal credit cards, including the Amex Platinum, Amex Gold, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Support the show by visiting militarytravelrewards.com and use any of our links when you apply for your next credit card🙂