MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we have a special guest Derrick Dye from Travel on Point(s). We talk about his recent trip to Alila Ventana Big Sur and if it lived up to the hype. We also discuss how he booked his upcoming whirlwind trip to Turkey and what his plans are while he is there. We finish up discussing Mark’s run in with the PayPal dispute department and see how worthless they really are. Episode Notes 2:04 - What is Travel on Point(s)? 10:01 - Ventana Big Sur 22:47 - Last minute travel cancellations 24:11 - Buying rugs in Turkey 31:46 - Paypal fraud 44:40 - What grinds Derrick's gears?   Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Shawn’s trip to Hawaii and why the Hyatt Regency Kauai is still a favorite. We also discuss Joe getting his medal on at Disney and Mark gives his DoorDash delivery tips and tricks and overview of the program. Episode Notes 4:35 - Jetblue flight cancellations 7:23 - New Mosaic perk 10:50 - runDisney 18:48 - Dealing with Hawaii covid regulations 24:17 - Grand Hyatt Kauai 29:35 - AA flight upgrades 35:38 - Door Dashing   Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Hyatt giving away bonus points for otherwise worthless perks. We also talk about our Amex airline credits game plans, how US Bank beat us at our own game and Joe getting his Chase account robbed.  Episode Notes 1:33 - Dealing with expiring Hyatt awards 10:11 - AMEX end/beginning of year credits 19:57 - Booking more Amex offer cruises 22:02 - Tricksy US Bank 27:09 - Robbed! 36:00 - Mark gets a new job   Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about some of the worst Christmas/Chanukah gifts we have received over the years. Plus Shawn & Mark discuss some of the highlights of 2021 travel including coolest redemptions, best places visited and our favorite moments. We also dive into our 2022 plans, some of the pains of planning almost two years into the pandemic and the many cool things we are planning. Episode Notes 1:51 - Worst Christmas/Chanukah/holiday gifts we've ever received 6:30 -  Travel in 2020 and 2021 was all a blur 13:30 - MtM Diamond meetups were a highlight  15:05  - Making thousands of dollars & great memories in Michigan 22:10 What we're most looking forward to in 2022 travel wise 25:31 - Difficulties of committing to 2022 travel Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Shawn’s recent trip to the bay area in California, planning future travels in this environment and what to do with expiring Hyatt free night certificates.  We also give a quick overview of the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, discuss Shawn’s big family shake up and Chase’s recent dud. Episode Notes 6:37 - The last day of school 10:38 - Planning trips in this environment 16:21 - Bay area trip 24:53 - Expiring Hyatt free nights 26:56 - Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay 28:42 - Another Chase dud Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Delta’s recent devaluation, buying American Airlines miles at less than half a cent and maximizing Amex Offers for the holidays. We also talk about a potential Southwest devaluation, why Instacart gift cards are dangerous and how to save money on Amazon. Episode Notes 5:50 - Instacart followup 11:44 - Delta eliminates basic economy mileage earning 16:48 - Southwest adds a fare class 19:38 - Holiday shopping with AMEX offers 24:14 - Simply having a wonderful miles time 28:44 - Upcoming travel plans 37:55 - Amazon pay with points   Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Shawn and Mark talk about drinking / eating around the world at Epcot. We also discuss earning free cruises through status matches, taking advantage of Frontier status, a new timeshare offer and Mark’s Instacart gift card failure. Episode Notes 2:40 - MTM Diamond meetup in Orlando: Great success! 14:16 - Instacart’s gift card department is worthless 23:33 - Disneyland stole my Airpods, kind of 27:13 - How my car rental turned profitable 4 years later 35:21 - Getting multiple cruises for free via status matching 41:59 - Frontier status has been valuable so far 49:00 - New Timeshare deal Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Chase finally dropping 5/24, well on some cards at least. We also talk about Mark’s house being overtaken by covid, Joe getting the bonvoy’d treatment and Amex finally righting their wrong. Episode Notes 7:10 - Mark's covid experience 15:07 - No more 5/24? 21:33 - Joe Gets BONVOYED 36:19 - AMEX reinstatements 39:21 - Bonvoy displays resort fees 40:25 - Solid credit cards to consider Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast the majority of the team gets together to discuss Bank of America’s new hot (garbage?) card, play some games and share what they’re thankful for. Thank you everyone for listening and Happy Thanksgiving! Episode Notes 8:13 - New BofA premium card 20:20 - Two truths and a lie 32:43 - Giving thanks Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Leslie from Trips With Tykes joins along with Disney Deciphered podcast co-host Joe to talk about the myriad of changes that have come to Disney World lately. What you need to know about how those changes affect you so you can  plan a successful Disney vacation.  Episode Notes 6:53 - Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Celebration 8:47 - New attractions 16:34 - New fireworks shows 23:44 - The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel 29:17 - Staying on vs. off site 36:03 - New miles and points hotels to consider 39:34 - Disney Genie+, the Fastpass replacement 51:59 - Top tips for planning your vacation Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License