Churn and Burn

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.

Larry triumphantly returns to give his brutally honest take on Swiss First Class and how he booked a legendary unicorn award. He also reviews the Park Hyatt Zurich and shares his return flight woes with having to "settle" for Singapore Airlines Business class.

Join a thrilling journey through Edinburgh's charming streets and New York City's vibrant life. Discover unique travel strategies, including savvy use of reward miles. Hear about unexpected first-class flight upgrades and the challenges faced with hotel staff communication. Experience the beauty of hiking Arthur's Seat and significant landmarks in Scotland, while reflecting on memorable moments with fellow passengers. Dive into hilarious travel misadventures and hints at future plans for great content!

Featured in this trip report: The Sheraton Salzburg, Andaz Hyatt Munich, Virgin Atlantic Upper Class, Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge LHR, and British Airways First Class.

Susan joins the show to detail a multi-destination Safari in Africa including: Emirates First Class, JW Marriott Masai Mara, and the infamous Giraffe Manor! Also: Mango House in The Seychelles!

Matt once again joins the show to tell us about his lightning speed trip with five total people to a variety of locations, including: Canterbury, Inverness, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Edinburg, St. Andrews and Bath. Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast

Larry guests on the pod to review some extreme bucket list properties, including the Ritz Carlton Reserve Mandapa, the Hilton LXR Umana, the Park Hyatt Kyoto, and Ritz Carlton Kyoto. We also discuss the Japan Airlines First class experience and booking challenges,

Our first in-person podcast with returning guest, Branden! We discuss the Grand Hyatt San Diego and play an epic game of rapid fire award travel questions where neither of us knows the questions beforehand. Find Branden @ https://www.instagram.com/bjm11/