Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Gary Leff of View From The Wing joins me this week for a wide-ranging discussion on travel during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Gary shares his views on business travel, leisure travel, how the airline and hotel industry are coping with all the changes and more. He also answers listener questions submitted via social media. Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you'd like to hear about!

We're talking fast COVID testing, New England road trips and more this week! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Clint Henderson joins me for travel news this week, including: Airlines introduce COVID-19 testing at the airport to avoid Hawaii quarantine United Airlines launching new fare search tools Chase expanding Pay Yourself Back program 5 extra points per dollar on Amazon purchases Tamara Gruber is back on the show to talk about New England. You might remember her joining us last year to talk about Iceland, an awesome destination she knows plenty about. Tamara has lived in New England for almost 20 year. She outlines 7 great New England road trips that cover some of the best places to visit. Now is a great time to see the fall foliage! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you'd like to hear about!

It's been an interesting few months, but I'm now officially an RV owner. Richard Kerr joins me again to compare notes on all the things we've done wrong so far. It's a long list. We've also got Jon Nickel d'Andrea from No Mas Coach back with me to cover travel news as well as his recent trip to Europe. Hear what his travel experience was like. Links: KLM will let you fly without a mask, but there's a catch. Should this be allowed? Is an unlimited flight pass worth it right now? Hawaii will allow visitors without a quarantine requirement in October If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you'd like to hear about!

Airlines wiped out change fees in a hurry! United went first, which we discussed on a recent episode. Then, American, Delta, Alaska and Hawaiian followed. They used words like "forever", which is a nebulous term in the airline world. Seth Miller from PaxEx.Aero and the Dots, Lines and Destinations podcast joins us to break it all down. Joe from Your Mileage May Vary also joins me to bring you travel news (also check out their FB group). Links: Renting an Airbnb During The Pandemic Hyatt Crushes The Other Hotel Promos Park MGM Reopens As a Smoke-Free Casino The Cayman Islands Are Reopening, But Do You Really Want to Go? If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you'd like to hear about!

A new credit card in a quarantine? And one with some pretty awesome bonus categories. We're talking about the Chase Freedom Flex, a brand new credit card coming out this month. It can either turbo charge your cash back strategy OR your miles and points strategy. We'll break it all down for you. What you need to know about Chase Freedom Flex If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you'd like to hear about!

As the COVID-19 pandemic started to gain steam, credit card companies were quick to add bonus categories to keep customers using their cards. As the pandemic has stretched on, some of those limited-time offers have expired. There are new bonus categories and other benefits to consider. Sarah Silbert joins us from Business Insider to break it all down. And, we've also got travel news: The Big 3 airlines quickly eliminated change fees this week. Delta is adding hand sanitizer dispensers to their entire fleet. Hyatt's new "Work From Hyatt" program, discounted room rates and free perks! IHG losing a number of really nice hotels. Credit card strategies as quarantine stretches on If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you'd like to hear about!

Aruba is a strip of simple paradise surrounded by beautiful oceans. The island is peaceful and safe; a Jeep is all you need to make your own private beach. And, low-cost carriers like Southwest Airlines fly there. Combine that with IHG, Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott properties where you can use points, and this island can provide a very affordable Caribbean vacation. In travel news, we're talking changes to the CDC quarantine guidelines and an incredible award sale for flight to Europe if you hold any of the Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards credit cards. Links: Video tour of Aruba Awesome award sale to Europe! Hilton makes it easier to earn Diamond status CDC gets rid of 14-day quarantine requirement for people arriving in the US Are Uber and Lyft disappearing from California? Aruba Marriott Stellaris Review Hilton Aruba Review If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you'd like to hear about!

If you're stuck at home and trying to figure out a road trip, Marriott Homes and Villas may be an option for you. The opportunity to earn or redeem Marriott points and earn elite status will be pretty appealing for some folks. We've also got deal-related travel news today, including an intriguing new offer on the Chase Freedom card, some great Amazon deals for back-to-school shopping and more! Links: Marriott Homes and Villas Rental Converting Southwest travel vouchers to points New Chase Freedom Offer SoFi Bonus Sign-Up Offers Amazon Chase Offer If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you'd like to hear about!

It isn't often that we see a completely new travel loyalty program, especially from one of the largest airlines in North America. With Air Canada's global network and long history, the launch of the new loyalty program (with a familiar name) was met with much anticipation. I wrote about many details of the new program yesterday. Today, we've got a special opportunity to hear from two of the architects of the new Aeroplan. We're getting deep in the weeds with Raymond Ludwin, Senior Director, Marketing, Air Canada and Derek Whitworth, Senior Director, Loyalty Products. From family plans to 50% discounts on awards, Raymond and Derek dig in to all the great parts of the new Aeroplan as well as answering some listener questions along the way. And, just in case you thought these guys weren't serious, they share with us that part of the program was actually conceived while airline execs were on a mileage run to earn elite status! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you'd like to hear about!

We're back with the latest travel news and how to plan the perfect Cape Cod vacation. News links: MGM Resorts lost $1 Billion last quarter United Airlines offering the craziest 10% discount we've seen Most Marriott credit cards offering 10 miles per dollar on dining and gas station charges American Express Platinum customers are getting a $200 travel credit And, AMEX Platinum folks can get $100 in free gear from Dell. Then, Jen from Deals We Like joins us to help plan the perfect Cape Cod vacation, including how to use points for some pretty nice getaway spots! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you'd like to hear about!