Quitting Hyatt Globalist, Amex 100K + 15X, Paying Taxes with Credit Cards & Suite Trick Killed!
Jan 8, 2025
This week dives into Hyatt's recent elimination of a beloved suite upgrade trick, leaving frequent travelers questioning their loyalty status. There's also buzz about a lucrative Amex Platinum offer that could elevate your rewards game. Explore clever travel tips and tackle the changing landscape of paying taxes with credit cards. Plus, enjoy highlights of spectacular New Year's celebrations around the world, complete with dazzling drone shows, and learn about innovative theft protection for gift cards.
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This week Hyatt is in the news as they killed a long used suite trick that recently moved online. Why did they kill it and should they have? We also go in depth on our pursuits for Hyatt Globalist and why Mark is giving up on the status. The truth is maybe you should too. In other news a very lucrative Amex Platinum 100K + 15X offer is out and we'll show you how to get it. We also discuss: cool New Year's shows around the world, a possible Capital One lounge change, paying taxes with a credit card in 2025, the "best travel gift", new gift card theft protections and our favorite travel tips and hacks to make your trips better. Episode Guide
0:00 The perfect travel gift for your family
0:45 Collection of the best travel hack & tips
3:10 Capital One changing lounge guest policy?
5:08 Amex Platinum 100K + 15X offer
6:41 Updated fees and policies for paying taxes with a credit card
8:20 Using gift cards to pay your taxes
9:43 Hyatt kills suite upgrade trick
11:44 New gift card anti-theft technology rolling out
14:10 Reconsidering our Hyatt Globalist status - Is it worth it?
16:35 Why Guest of Honor makes a huge difference in your Globalist calculations
19:15 New Year’s around the world - Insane drone shows & fireworks
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