In this week's episode Mike and Angie discuss some of the recent hotel card offers then get into the main feature of handling major changes in their life such as a new house and a new job and how it affects their award travel strategy.
Links to Topics Discussed in This Week's Episode:
- Chase Ink Preferred 120k Offer
- IHG Premier Card 5 Free Night Award offer
- Chase Bonvoy Bold mediocre refresh
- Chase Sapphire Reserve giving 3 months of Bonvoy Gold status... meh
- Hilton rolls out 400 more SLH properties. Some good deals are to be found
- Double points on stays at Hyatt Place/Hyatt House
Post of the Week
Member David talks about mobile phone service abroad.
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