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Episode Description

This week Hyatt is in the news as they killed a long used suite trick that recently moved online. Why did they kill it and should they have? We also go in depth on our pursuits for Hyatt Globalist and why Mark is giving up on the status. The truth is maybe you should too.   In other news a very lucrative Amex Platinum 100K + 15X offer is out and we'll show you how to get it. We also discuss: cool New Year's shows around the world, a possible Capital One lounge change, paying taxes with a credit card in 2025, the "best travel gift", new gift card theft protections and our favorite travel tips and hacks to make your trips better.   Episode Guide

• 0:00 The perfect travel gift for your family
• 0:45 Collection of the best travel hack & tips
• 3:10 Capital One changing lounge guest policy?
• 5:08 Amex Platinum 100K + 15X offer
• 6:41 Updated fees and policies for paying taxes with a credit card
• 8:20 Using gift cards to pay your taxes
• 9:43 Hyatt kills suite upgrade trick
• 11:44 New gift card anti-theft technology rolling out
• 14:10 Reconsidering our Hyatt Globalist status - Is it worth it?
• 16:35 Why Guest of Honor makes a huge difference in your Globalist calculations
• 19:15 New Year’s around the world - Insane drone shows & fireworks

Links

• Travel tips - https://travel-on-points.com/best-travel-tips/ Cap One terms - https://viewfromthewing.com/capital-one-cutback-no-more-unlimited-priority-pass-guests/
• Amex 100K + 15X - https://milestomemories.com/amex-platinum-card-resy-offer-with-100k-bonus-plus-15x-on-dining/
• Paying taxes with a credit card - https://travel-on-points.com/pay-your-taxes-with-a-credit-card/ Hyatt trick dies - https://travel-on-points.com/hyatt-suite-upgrade-awards/
• Gift card anti-theft - https://x.com/detroitmark/status/1872820289052262823?s=46&t=B9kWNUIY21TRZnc8tXrfRQ
• Reconsidering Hyatt Globalist - https://travel-on-points.com/is-hyatt-globalist-worth-it/
• Drones and fireworks - https://x.com/levi_nagawkar/status/1874271492424556885?s=46
•  https://x.com/rainmaker1973/status/1874077913852911629?s=46

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