Travel Plans, Meetups, and Card Strategy

Earning Caesars Rewards Status in 2026 – Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast Join host Justin Vacula and returning co-host Darren Remsburg for a deep dive into earning and maximizing Caesars Rewards status in 2026. In this episode, they break down why miles and points enthusiasts should care about Caesars Rewards, how casino loyalty overlaps with traditional travel hacking, and where the real value is for low-cost travelers. You’ll hear practical strategies for earning tier credits, leveraging credit card rewards, stacking grocery and gift card deals, and using online gambling (with an edge) to unlock status. Justin and Darren also walk through the perks of Caesars Diamond and Seven Stars, including free and discounted hotel nights, waived resort fees, celebration dinners, and other on-property benefits that can significantly cut your Vegas and Atlantic City costs. They also highlight meetups, Frequent Traveler University (FTU), and other community events where you can learn, network, and sharpen your strategies alongside like-minded travelers. Recorded December 1, 2025, this episode is packed with actionable ideas to help you travel more while spending less. Timestamps 00:00 Low-Cost Travel with Points, Miles & Casino Loyalty 00:32 Meet the Hosts & Episode Overview 01:05 Upcoming Meetups, FTU & Social Events 02:14 Thanksgiving Promos, Grocery Points & Stacking Deals 04:08 Planning for Caesars Rewards Status in 2026 12:19 Tier Credits, Diamond Benefits & Core Perks 17:43 Using Gift Cards to Fund Online Gambling (with an Edge) 23:46 Announcements, Community Updates & Upcoming Events 29:34 Travel Plans 30:11 Mapping Out the Path to Caesars Status in 2026 30:25 Caesars-Branded Credit Cards: Overview & Strategy 31:07 Maximizing Tier Credits with Everyday Spend 36:28 Frugal Lifestyle Habits That Support More Travel 39:22 Pushing Toward Seven Stars: Is It Worth It? 51:47 Future Trips, Status Goals & Credit Card Plans 54:59 Wrap-Up, Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts — — 🎙️ 📢 Listen to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast: 👉 SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/hurdygurdytravelpodcast 👉 Apple Podcasts / iTunes → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490 👉 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0PRUx83Z4XKHengsgOoLWg 👉 …and many other podcast platforms worldwide! 🌍🎧 📡 Prefer using your favorite app? Simply copy & paste my podcast RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:706382626/sounds.rss — 💜 Support My Work & Unlock Special Perks: 👉 Support me through helpful referral links on my site: https://hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links/ 👉 Use my CardPointers affiliate link to save on annual and lifetime memberships → https://www.cardpointers.com/hurdygurdytravel CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features. 👉 Become a Frequent Traveler University member and sign up for events. https://ftuniversity.com/?aff=24 👉 Earn 500 miles when signing up for Rove Miles using my referral link: www.rovemiles.com/?signup&referralCode=8AS1JSG9 — 👉 Visit the Support Tab on my website to contribute via SubscribeStar → https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdygurdytravel 🎁 Subscriber & Supporter Perks Include: ✨ One-on-one calls with me ✨ Advance notice of upcoming podcast guests (submit your questions!) ✨ A custom podcast episode recorded just for you 🎙️💬 ✨ Bonus content 🎁 — 🌐 Stay Connected With Me: 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast 👍 Like on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X → https://x.com/HurdyGurdyTravl 📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/justinvacula/ — ✨ Thank You for Listening & Supporting the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast! Stay tuned for more tips, strategies, and stories to help you optimize your travel, rewards, and lifestyle. 🚀🌍💳