

Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
Ed Pizza, Richard Kerr
Hosted by road warrior and travel expert Ed Pizza, the Miles to Go podcast serves up travel tips, news and reviews you can't afford to miss! Whether you're a points and miles newbie looking to book a dream vacation or you log 100k + miles a year and want the low down on new properties routes and planes, we're bringing you the world's top travel experts and bloggers to share their knowledge and insights with you.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 49min
300 Episodes! Summer And Julian Join Richard And I To Celebrate
6 years after Miles To Go debuted we're still cooking! We've featured dozens of guests over the years and we would have loved to bring each one of them back for episode 300. But, if I could only pick 3, Summer, Julian and Richard are 3 of the absolute best folks to celebrate 300 episodes. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

Oct 4, 2023 • 43min
Richard Is A Free Spirit, Delta Retracts (Maybe?), Hyatt Goes Home Rental
Watch the video pod here! We have a lot of ground to cover this week. Richard is hopping on Spirit and we're talking about the value of a Spirit airline ticket and the Big Front Seat. Delta says they're going to retract some of their changes. Richard and Ed are a bit skeptical that there will be meaningful retractions. Hyatt is rolling out a home rental program. While we don't have all the details yet Ed is pretty excited about the addition to the program. Richard is taking a wait and see approach. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support!

Sep 27, 2023 • 41min
Turn Your Points Into NFL TIckets, Credit Card Strategies After Delta Changes
Bilt Rewards has launched Bilt Experiences, the opportunity to redeem Bilt Points for sports tickets, concerts and other events. They're launching with a cool NFL event where you can redeem your Bilt Rewards Points for NFL game tickets and even suite tickets, complete with food, booze and some Bilt swag. Richard is giving Ed advice on where he should be putting his credit card spend in 2023 and 2024 now that he's made the decision to abandon his Delta credit cards. Richard is raising money for a great cause, running a 5K at Disney for a great little girl named Emmy. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Sep 20, 2023 • 36min
Breaking Down Massive Delta SkyMiles and Sky Club Changes
Unless you've been living under a rock you knew what this week's topic would be. Delta has made massive changes to both their SkyMiles program and on Sky Club access. How you earn elite status is changing and how much you'll need to spend is a big part of that equation. I'm joined by Gary Leff of View From The Wing and Clint Henderson of The Points Guy. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Sep 13, 2023 • 34min
Southwest Makes It Easier To Earn A Companion Pass
Richard and Ed are both dealing with some travel fails as the summer winds down. Thunderstorms are part of the issue but the lack of ability for some airlines to recover makes matters much worse. Southwest has made it much easier to earn the Companion Pass, arguably the best benefit of an airline loyalty program. Richard and Ed discuss this is detail and Richard contemplates a change in strategy. Lastly, Ed gets a chance to visit the Capital One Lounge shortly after it opened. He had a mixed experience. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Sep 6, 2023 • 43min
Sneak Preview: Cap One Lounge At Dulles With Gary Leff
Gary Leff joins us this week to talk about the new Capital One Lounge opening at Washington Dulles International Airport. Richard and Ed have plenty of questions for Gary, he has the full scoop. After that, Richard has all sorts of probing questions for Gary. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Aug 30, 2023 • 37min
Faroe Islands Recap And Hyatt Vacation Club Bonus Points
Ed is back from the Faroe Islands. After visiting 5 countries in one day he ended up with 2 incredible days in the Faroe Islands. He and Richard are recapping the entire trip. Hyatt is rebranding their timeshare properties to Hyatt Vacation Club and celebrating it with a 3X earning promotion on bookings now through the end of November. Lastly, an airline has added an "adults-only" section on certain planes. Will this work? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Aug 23, 2023 • 31min
Cosmo Vegas, New AA International Routes, Hyatt Improves Tech
Ed checks into the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas and gets treated like a king. Big upgrade as a result of his Marriott status! Richard and Ed talk about American Airlines' new international route announcements. Does this mean more opportunites to use your miles? Hyatt has rolled out new ways to combine free nights with award reservations. Ed and Richard are breaking down the changes and how they can help you on your next award booking. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! Richard and Ed are also breaking down a listener follow-up question about Marriott versus Hyatt and how credit cards affect the award pricing for both chains. And, they also discuss a scary story about a United flight that almost ended up in the ocean. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Aug 16, 2023 • 38min
Ed's Trip To Lego House In Denmark, Marriott vs Hyatt And A Scary United Flight
Ed is back from Billund, Denmark and has the details on Lego House. TLDR: it's not just for kids! This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! Richard and Ed are also breaking down a listener follow-up question about Marriott versus Hyatt and how credit cards affect the award pricing for both chains. And, they also discuss a scary story about a United flight that almost ended up in the ocean. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Aug 9, 2023 • 37min
Ed's Travel Goes Sideways And Interesting Marriott Credit Card Offers
It was 36 hours of ups and downs.....well, pretty much downs for Ed on United this week. Richard and Ed discuss some interesting Marriott offers that expire today. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.


