Episode Description

In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Shawn & Mark discuss the latest in miles & points including two new Marriott cards that are probably coming, tacos in Mexico City, what you need to know about partner awards and bank travel portals, a new best ever bonus for Citi Double Cash and how Choice Hotels responded to Mark's issues. 

Episode Notes

2:00 Discussing Marriott brands Le Meridien & AC Hotels

4:26 Update on Mark's Choice Hotels issues

8:02 Partner bookings issues & flight changes - Delta edition

13:17 What happens to an upgrade during irregular operations

14:52 The problems and benefits of bank travel portals

21:46 Citi Double Cash has the best bonus ever. Learn more on Travel Freely

24:29 2 New rumored Marriott Bonvoy cards coming?!?

28:52 Is Bonvoy Platinum status worth it?

29:33 Hyatt hotel map - A handy tool for wanderlusting

33:11 Choosing Hyatt all-inclusives in the Cancun area

38:09 Why tacos in Mexico City are so good

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Han from Chicago joins Shawn & Mark to discuss his recent epic trip to the Maldives & Southeast Asia which included international first. business & even economy class, fancy hotels & a lot more along the way. We'll dive into redemptions, product reviews & discuss why you should definitely plan a trip to Asia. 

Episode Notes

03:49 Planning Han's whirlwind international trip

08:26 Maldives redemptions & terrible airport

10:18 Flying Etihad economy & Abu Dhabi First Class Lounge

14:14 Qatar award including A380 & leased Cathay 777

16:51 Maldives regrets & overwater bungalow experience

19:22 Southeast Asia mall culture

23:35 KL Batu Cave, monkeys & Petronas Towers

27:40 FHR in Southeast Asia - Mandarin KL & Conrad Singapore

29:55 Singapore Hawker Centers

37:39 Big trips in the age of Covid & what to consider

38:55 Upgrading Swiss business award & first class experience

43:45 Han's favorite international First Class products

49:09 Takeaways from this epic trip

54:44 Why you should travel to Asia

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss how Choice Hotels ripped off Mark, how to do Hyatt like a boss even if you have no status & the most valuable Chase personal card is surprising. We also make more Resy mistakes and have a joke challenge for all the listeners. 

Episode Notes

2:42 - Shawn and Joe’s updated travels

11:31 - Cruise changes

13:21 - Choice Hotels nightmares

20:37 - Hyatt Prive

31:40 - Chase personal card ranking updates

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories we discuss some new credit card offers, an AMEX card you may never have heard of and the great deals that we miss (RIP).

Episode Notes

3:54 - The AMEX card you didn’t know about

7:58 - The big Spark Travel Elite bonus

12:40 - Increased Resy AMEX Platinum offers

17:23 - Deals we miss the most

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories we discuss an amazing offer ending, a great Hyatt tip, how IHG devalued their all time high offer on the sly and stacking deals for big wins. We also get a rundown on how Joe and Mark’s vacations imploded right before their eyes.

Episode Notes

1:51 - Mark's "vacation"

7:44 - Dealing with rescheduling travel

17:58 - IHG devaluation

21:46 - Bonvoy Boundless offer ending TODAY

27:50 - Daily Getaways

30:59 - Mark's sweet Dell quad stack

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast PDX Deals Guys joins to discuss visiting Alaska with Shawn on Carnival Cruise Line, the pros and cons of their "free" cruise and some thoughts on maximizing Amazon Prime Day.

Episode Notes

4:57 - Prime Day

13:35 - The cruise

19:12 - Carnival impressions

28:18 - Food

37:40 - Entertainment

41:09 - Casino

46:07 - Touring Alaska

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss some tips on navigating this crazy travel season. A dos and don’ts so to speak. We also share our readers favorite airline hacks plus one of our own. Lastly, we wrap up by debating whether the Bonvoy Brilliant’s recent changes could actually be a good thing for you.

Episode Notes

8:38 - Tips for getting through summer travel

24:17 - Airplane hacks

33:10 - Bonvoy Brilliant

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Shawn’s recent trip to Atlantic City and how he was able to rack up hundreds in value. We also talk about Mark making all kinds of mistakes on Southwest when smuggling 31 beers home and wrap up debating if the new Amex checking account is worth your attention.

Episode Notes

0:00 - Travel updates

9:17 - Mark’s beer wins and Southwest fails

18:19 - Atlantic City status matches

29:54 - AMEX calculations

37:19 - Airbnb blowback

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss our recent MtM Diamond meet up in Detroit and some changes with the group at the end of the month. We also discuss Delta having another meltdown this weekend and how the government failed us when giving all of that bailout money early in the pandemic. And, of course, we talk about some more absolutely insane Amex offers.

Episode Notes

0:00 - Detroit meetup

10:16 - MtM Diamond closing to new members

14:57 - Delta weekend meltdown

23:14 - MORE absolutely insane Amex welcome offers

28:43 - Quarterly bonus categories

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss a shakeup in the hotel world with Choice buying Radisson Americas and what that means. We also talk about Amex dropping more massive offers, booking last minute international flights for cheap, Wells Fargo dropping the ball and more!

Episode Notes

4:36 - Booking last minute award flights this summer

12:07 - No more inbound testing

16:49 - More AMEX bonuses!

23:32 - Choice buys Radisson, goes upscale

31:35 - Wells Fargo Update

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