MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

Episode Description In episode 59 we discuss why family travel sucks sometimes, the best miles for international first class and a massive 100K offer. We also talk about Chase extending their popular program, continued issues with the Hilton Surpass & much more. Episode Notes 6:47 - Chase Pay yourself back extended 8:48 - 100K Cap One Venture offer 14:58 - Hilton Surpass continues to have issues with grocery spend 17:51 - Why family travel sucks 36:29 - A dark horse credit card 37:57 - Best miles for international first class travel 38:28 - End of month checklist Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 58 we have a special guest, Grant Thomas from Travel with Grant. During the episode we talk about when MS turns into marriage, savings thousands using everyday rewards and Grant's recent travels. We also give World of Hyatt & Delta customer service tips. Episode Notes 5:45 - Introducing Grant 10:50 - Grant's current road trip to Carmel/Monterrey 16:24 - MSing a wife 22:38 - How did Travel with Grant start? 26:31 - The importance of community 31:38 - Saving $6K on Everyday Rewards 43:48 - World of Hyatt Customer Service Tip 44:28 - Tons of hotel AMEX offers 45:02 - Delta award ticket refunds tip Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 57 we have a special guest, Ian Snyder, who talks about his recent international trip to Istanbul. We talk about the travel experience during the pandemic, customs, top sights in the city and all the dang cats! Ian also shares Turkish redemption tips, we talk about Hyatt's amazing promo and maxing out the Hyatt Brand Explorer perk. Episode Notes 3:25 - Introducing Ian 8:13 - Turkey basics 12:45 - Istanbul as a tourist 19:32 - Istanbul cats 22:39 - Immigration and customs during covid-19 26:45 - Turkish redemption tips 29:46 - Have any of Ian's 48 hour trips been affected by delays? 31:54 - Hyatt Brand Explorer 33:17 - 7 least visited countries 34:25 - Hyatt Bonus Journeys Promo Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 56 we discuss why people flew across the country for a gift card deal, how the rules keep changing for the Chase Flex card and how a travel agent can save the day at Disney. We also talk about the most popular posts of August, being the only person staying in a hotel & Vegas' newest property. Episode Notes 7:27 - Using a Disney travel agent 16:47 - Using Disney gift cards 20:17 - People flew from Texas to Michigan for gift card deal 24:18 - Chase freedom flex strategy 37:09 - August Top 5 Posts 38:11 - Circa construction tour 42:31 - Renting out an entire hotel Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 55 we discuss Chase bringing the heat with their newest credit card launch. We also talk about airlines actually doing a customer friendly change, getting compensation from Target, the different types of US Passports & more. Episode Notes 8:43 - New Vegas show! 10:52 - Chase Freedom FLEX and other changes 19:22 - Getting paid back by Target 23:52 - Airlines eliminate change fees 30:07 - US passport types 31:01 - Vegas visitor numbers 32:09 - Is the US Bank Altitude Reserve overrated? Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 54 we discuss what it is like living in a Covid free country, Chase shutdowns and reversals and Joe's Cape Cod trip report. We also talk about playing the upgrade / downgrade game with Citi and how Mark lost brown bag roulette. Episode Notes 1:12 - Natty Ice! 7:47 - Mortgage rates are super low 12:54 - Cape Cod trip report 19:10 - How Tonga has stayed covid-19 free 24:46 - Adventures with Citi applications and annual fees 33:52 - Chase shutdowns and reversals 36:45 - A great timeshare deal 38:44 - Don't make late payments! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 53 we discuss the next credit card we have our eyes on, what our upcoming family travel plans look like and if our thoughts on travel have changed at all. We also talk about Aeroplan's new award chart and its sweet spots, a new way to cash out ThankYou points and popular YouTube videos. Episode Notes 7:57 - What are the next credit cards on our radar? 18:15 - Our family travel plans for the near future. 25:43 - Have our thoughts changed on travel? 34:13 - Aeroplan details and sweet spots 35:05 - New valuable Thank You Points cash out option More info - https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/on-my-mind-shop-your-way-gift-cards-are-a-big-deal/ 37:29 - Vegas and Laughlin YT videos Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 52 we discuss maxing out Southwest's new voucher system, how awful Vegas' travel numbers look and some juicy new welcome offers on Amex cards. We also go over how to get credit from Amazon when they mess up and Aeroplan's new award chart. Episode Notes 7:58 - Aeroplan initial impressions 12:11 - Vegas crowds and numbers 24:00 - Southwest convert to points 34:15 - AMEX Gold and Platinum offers 35:33 - Getting paid for late Amazon shipments 37:56 - Choice Privileges Aspirational Options Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 51 we discuss Chase extending the popular Pay Yourself Back feature, using travel hacking to pay for college, awesome Amex Offers & when a house inspection goes horribly wrong. Episode Notes 1:33 - Choice Hotels CC 6:40 - Mark's Lake House update 13:08 - iTunes working for all Apple products, is it a good or bad change? 19:09 - Chase pay yourself extended 31:26 - Using miles and points to pay for college 33:44 - Dell and Staples AMEX offers Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In episode 50 we discuss Mark's trip to a lake house, Chase's awesome new grocery spend welcome offers and being stranded in a coronavirus free country. Episode Notes 13:53 - Mark's lake trip 23:06 - Mark bought a house 29:18 - Chase Freedom and Freedom Unlimited New Offers 37:40 - Stranded in Tonga without the coronavirus 38:56 - Miraval BOGO promo 41:04 - Observation Deck with Tiny Urban Kitchen Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License