Churn and Burn

Kristen shares her recent adventures in Japan and the luxurious world of mega redemptions. She compares elite hotel experiences at the Park Hyatt Kyoto, Conrad Seoul, and Conrad Tokyo. The discussion spans delightful travel tales from darting between desert retreats in Dubai to island escapes like the Maldives. A challenging hike at Mount Inari leads to amusing anecdotes about cultural nuances and local cuisines. Insights on airline loyalty and the perks of business class travel make for valuable tips for fellow travelers.

Hey everybody! I'll be speaking on February 22nd at the PointsQuest meetup sponsored by Point Me to NY! Please use the link below to get your tickets and let me know if you'll be coming! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pointmetony/1534314If you want to support the show, feel free to use my credit card referral links in the google doc below: https://tinyurl.com/bdezz6fn Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast/

I'm joined by several Churn and Burn guests to wrap up our 2024 Award Travel wins and losses, as well as make all of our wishes for the 2025 Points and Miles outlook. If you want to support the show, feel free to use my credit card referral links in the google doc below: https://tinyurl.com/bdezz6fn Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast/

I give a quick review of my five night stay at the Waldorf Orlando and give a few dining recommendations around Disney World. If you want to support the show, feel free to use my credit card referral links in the google doc below: https://tinyurl.com/bdezz6fn

In my first crossover episode, I interview Justin about his origins in Points and Miles and get some of his thoughts on the hobby as a whole. Then, we dive into various methods for draining our pesky Amex Business Platinum Dell Credits. Whether you want to buy some useless (ish) junk, or actually liquidate those credits for cash back, we've got you covered! If you want to support the show, feel free to use my credit card referral links in the google doc below: https://tinyurl.com/bdezz6fn

Okay, not live. But it was supposed to be! Branden reviews the highly sought after Hilton SLH resort in Calala Island and we discuss the highly controversial topic: "is it ever okay to leave P2 in a lesser aircraft cabin???" If you want to support the show, feel free to use my credit card referral links in the google doc below: https://tinyurl.com/bdezz6fn

I give my thoughts on the newly renovated Grand Hyatt in Washington, the White House and Capital building tours and how to book them, and the newly opened DCA Airport Centurion Lounge! If you want to support the show, feel free to use my credit card referral links in the google doc below: https://tinyurl.com/bdezz6fn

A quick hit episode this week where I give a thorough review of the park Hyatt Toronto and discuss the state of lounges in the ATL International Airport. If you want to support the show, feel free to use my credit card referral links in the google doc below: https://tinyurl.com/bdezz6fn

Brendan joins the show to recap his trip to Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Panama City using mostly FHR bookings. You don't need thousands of hotel points to succeed in this space! We also get his thoughts on LATAM business class and Copa airlines.

Paul returns to explain how he avoided a Cruel Summer by sending his family on two incredible trips to Europe to see Taylor Swift without paying the jaw dropping domestic prices that have made even the most devoted Swifties cringe.