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Episode Description

On this episode, Shawn and Joe discuss their experiences with flight delays and cancellations due to weather and air traffic control issues. They explore the growing trend of experiential travel on cruise ships and the impact of COVID-19 on the cruise industry. Shawn also shares his trip to Seattle, Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Silverwood. He highlights the Wild Waves amusement park in Seattle, which he found to be disappointing. He also discusses his passion for roller coasters and his goal to ride every wooden coaster in the United States. In Spokane, Shawn stayed at the DoubleTree and enjoyed the revitalized downtown area and Riverfront Park. Coeur d'Alene impressed him with its beautiful lake, charming town, and famous golf course. He also visited Silverwood, a family-owned amusement park with old-school charm and several roller coasters. Shawn concludes by sharing his positive experience flying Allegiant Airlines.    

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On this episode Shawn is joined by MtM Senior Contributor and head moderator of the Diamond Lounge Benjy Harmon to break down the new Bonvoy Bevy offer including why it provides an incredible amount of value in the first year. They also dive into some of the more overlooked card benefits out there and break down all of the announcements Disney recently made including 23 new things coming to their parks in the next few years. 

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On this episode Shawn is joined by long time creator and Senior Editor at Fortune Recommends Dia Adams. Dia has long been one of the people who thinks outside the box in this hobby. From which hotel programs are a sleeper to why FOMO is something to be avoided, she brings opinions that aren't always the mainstream and that's a good thing. On this show we discuss why meetups are key, how the demographics of the space have changed, lessons learned the hard way, how status can be overrated and much more!   Episode Notes

• 1:45 - Dia's journey as a miles & points creator
• 4:03 - Family Travel for Real Life
• 13:05 - How great redemptions can solidify you in the hobby
• 17:28 - Thinking outside of the box
• 24:05 - Lessons learned the hard way
• 30:15 - Points are not an asset
• 32:11 - Vendoming
• 35:36 - Curated content and social media FOMO
• 41:34 - Why credits are meant to go to waste
• 44:56 - How status can be wildly overrated 

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Mark’s recent trip to Ohio, batting 0.692 on credit card applications, how to handle trips with non miles and points friends and give some TV recommendations to close out the summer!

Episode Notes

• 2:43 - Getting to Mexico City
• 6:31 - Mark visits…Ohio?
• 13:45 - Traveling with non miles and points friends
• 18:58 - Hyatt Business credit card offer
• 24:24 - Recent credit card applications
• 29:59 - Random TV talk

 

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Joe’s recent Disney cruise through Alaska, how Mark completely messed up his Amex application and our wish list for the new rumored Marriott cards.

Episode Notes

8:01 - Mark AMEX sign up almost fail

15:08 - New Bonvoy card predictions

22:37 - Alaska on Disney Cruise Line

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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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Episode Description

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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