Churn and Burn

One of the most common questions I get on a weekly basis is: "What is the best Hyatt for a trip to New York?" Luckily, I've stayed in nearly all of them at one point or another, and I decided to put out this episode to settle the score once and for all. If you know someone who has asked this question, please send them this episode. I hope it helps.

We discuss: -How to use Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards without inducing rage -Finding value in Delta GUCs -St. Regis Florence -Park Hyatt Milan -St. Regis Rome (again) -Delta (LATAM) A350 Business class

Daren joins the podcast for our first destination guide. Destination Guide is a new format where we choose an amazing destination a break down ALL of the award travel options available to you, whether it be Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG orotherwise. We also discuss food, stuff to do, airports and ways to travel there, and anything else worth mentioning. Hope you enjoy, and share with your award travel friends interested in Monterey!

Kristin discusses her amazing points trip featuring: Etihad Business Class, Hilton Labriz Resort, Ca Segrado Venice, Ajman Saray Resort. Can Kristin convince me that SLH hotels aren't a scam? Will Hilton let us use Free Night Certificates to book SLH? Listen in to find out!

I discuss the terms of Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts credits, as well as the subtle ways they can actually be gamed for usefulness. Also, some brief trip reports from Montreal and San Francisco!

Join Hutton as he shares his thrilling travel hacking journey to Europe for his 60th birthday, featuring tips on booking Turkish business class flights and staying at fabulous points hotels. Discover the power of expert-led tours in Dublin and Savannah, and learn how unexpected layovers in Istanbul led to delightful adventures. Experience the beauty of Italy and Greece, filled with iconic sites like the Coliseum and Santorini, while uncovering the joys of spontaneity and strategic travel planning.

Matt joins the show to discuss his trip and how he booked the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, British Airways First Class, and the mythical British Airways Concord room.

Branden visits the show this week to discuss his amazing trip to Thailand and Japan, including the Bangkok St. Regis, Andaz Tokyo, and a bucket list ANA First Class flight.

Air France 777 Business class, Prince De Galles hotel in Paris, dealing with flight cancelations, and unexpected hotel savings with (yes) Airbnb.

British Airways Club Suites, Conrad London St. James, St. Regis Rome, and Delta One one the A330!