MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

Episode Description

In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Bethany from Bougie Miles joins us to talk about how IHG's latest devaluation is the last straw, maxing out Delta's new promo and how to get status on the cheap and our favorite one card wallets. We also talk about a new airline status match opportunity, an awesome new Virgin Atlantic change and 5 amazing places to visit.

Episode Notes

4:50 - IHG devaluation

14:26 - One card wallet

21:03 - Delta status opportunities, How To Earn Delta Status Cheaply

28:21 - 5 Favorite locations after 140+ countries visited

29:15 - Founderscard Virgin Atlantic status

30:26 - Flying to Japan with miles or other miles

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Shawn's recent visit to South Beach and Central Florida. We also talk about why the Sapphire Preferred has been kicking the Sapphire Reserves butt lately. Lastly, we talk about the small miles and points wins we love, and hate.

Episode Notes

8:56 - The Best Sapphire card

18:40 - Easy wins that bring joy

23:56 - Shawn went to Miami!

37:19 - Free golf with hotel stay

38:24 - Don't be your own worst enemy

40:03 - Hilton certificates are...not ideal

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about our plans to use our plethora of free night certificates, how the return to travel will be mighty bumpy and Hyatt's big new move into Vegas. We also go over the Disneyland reopening, how Amex is giving bonuses out early and the application rules for every bank!

Episode Notes

6:59 - Hyatt taking over Vegas

15:49 - The bumpy road back to travel

24:23 - Using our free night certificates

34:06 - Disneyland is reopening, check out Disney Hacks

35:01 - AMEX gave Mark his sign up bonus early

35:47 - Credit card rules by bank

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about a mileage run to Panama, Amex's amazing new offers and stacking the deals for big wins. We also talk about our favorite birthday trips, maxing out Chase Freedom's new categories, Hyatt's continued expansion and much more.

Episode Notes

5:55 - Shawn's winning! (Panama airfare deal and mileage run)

14:01 - Insane increased Amex sign up offers

18:58 - Coolest birthday trips

30:55 - Maxing out Chase Freedom's 2nd quarter

31:39 - Hyatt 1,000 Hotel Promo

32:58 - Amex Hilton & Bonvoy transfer bonuses

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about maxing out Frontier status, yeah that is a thing. We also discuss Virgin Hotels' food policy and if we sneak food and drinks while traveling and Mark updates everyone on his Citi fraud fiasco. Lastly we talk about some increased card offers, Disneyland, wanderlust in Bhutan and a booking flights guide.

Episode Notes

5:43 - Frontier status match and how much a pain it was to use

12:59 -No drinks or food for Virgin Hotels

21:34 - Disneyland cleared to reopen

25:21 - Update on Citi fraud fiasco

32:22 - The curious case of Bhutan travel

33:35 - Delta has increased offers on their cards

34:19 - How far in advance can I book my flights

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we debate resort fees and discuss why they maybe aren't so bad. We also take about saving for college with travel hacking, recent application spree results and why North Korean money is so interesting.

Episode Notes

3:45 - Resort fees - are they as bad as everyone says they are? (Shawn's solution)

17:27 - Mark's application spree

23:03 - North Korean currency and foreign currencies in general

30:00 - Mark's college savings update

31:45 - The Affirm "Debit" card

34:43 - AMEX launches cell phone protection

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In episode 80 we talk about Citi's crazy fraud systems, Chase's fool's gold offer, a lawsuit that involves manufactured spend and why Mark went points broke. We also talk about Baha Mar offering up private jets, Hyatt's new promo & more.

Episode Notes

7:39 - Cashing out all of the points

15:56 - Manufactured spending lawsuit

22:47 - Chase 10X earning overrated

26:52 - Citi is dumber than expected

40:51 - Baha Mar's insane covid guarantee

42:20 - Hyatt Bonus Journeys

42:49 - Bitwarden

43:20 - Dell Amex offer

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In episode 79 we talk about our favorite travel apps, Shawn shares details from his recent trip to California and we share our travel hacking blind spots. We also talk about locked ThankYou points, JetBlue's customer friendly change and how to get Apple News+ for free.

Episode Notes

6:20 - Best travel apps

13:43 - Shawn's CA trip report, 3 Hyatts!

25:27 - Credit Card/Travel Hacking Blind Spots

30:11 - Getting locked Thank You Points back

30:56 - Jetblue says goodbye to change fees

34:14 - Apple News+ for free

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In episode 78 we are joined by Miles to Memories contributor Ryan to talk about his 11 week around the world trip. We discuss his itinerary, catching malaria, swimming with hammerhead sharks, getting stranded for a week and everything in between.

Episode Notes

9:02 - General itinerary

12:25 - Stranded in Ecuador

14:22 - Covid testing on the road

21:52 - Malaria!?

27:35 - Swimming with sharks

29:59 - Hot air balloon in Cappadocia

32:09 - Is everything cheaper right now?

35:32 - Final tips

38:13 - AMEX 125K offer & how to get it

39:01 - Blue Business Plus/United Mileage Explorer elevated offers

40:04 - AMEX credits delayed

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In episode 77 we talk about Amex giving away hundreds of dollars to cardholders with their no credits. We also share an awesome way to track the credits each month, Shawn's recent stay at the awesome NoMad hotel in Vegas and how Mark is paying for college with travel hacking skills.

Episode Notes

6:38 - Amex limited time offers

14:52 - NoMad hotel stay

23:15 - Mark's paying for college!

28:17 - MORE Amex offers

30:04 - Jetblue Mint to London

32:54 - Moomoo

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