Episode 142 of the Award Travel 101 podcast features Angie Sparks joined by guest Carissa Rawson, Director of Travel and Marketing at Rove Miles. The highlight post celebrated member Debbie’s generosity in gifting a Napa Wine Train voucher she couldn’t use, which another member, Lisa, gave to her father-in-law for his 89th birthday. News included Citi Strata Elite’s 100K public offer, elevated cash-back offers on Capital One’s Quicksilver and Savor cards, and a potential new partnership allowing Rakuten users to earn Bilt (and thus Hyatt) points. Angie also mentioned the usual round of transfer and purchase bonuses shared via the AwardWallet blog.

In the main topic, Carissa discussed Rove Miles, a new flexible travel currency not tied to a credit card, explaining how it works, its benefits compared to traditional booking methods, and how it integrates with loyalty programs when booking hotels. Angie also gave a quick trip update about awaiting P2’s decision on whether to include Istanbul on their way to Switzerland, and the episode closed with Carissa’s tip of the week about Choice points and a reminder that the long-awaited AT101 merch store is now open.

Links to Topics Discussed

• Signup for a Rove Miles account (affiliate link)
• Citi Strata Elite New Public Offer
• Capital One Increased Offers
• Bilt Rewards - Rakuten Partnership

Where to Find Us

1. The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.
2. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
3. You can also email us at [email protected]
4. Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here
5. Reserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026

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