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Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we are joined by Ian Snyder.  He shares the details of his recent trip to Merida, Mexico and swimming in the depths of a cenote (weird shaped rocks and all).  We also discuss Airbnb deploying shady bagmen, how Amex seems to be giving away points these days and tips for traveling as a solo female. Episode Notes 8:18 - Ian goes to Mexico 10:48 - Trip highlights 12:51 - Getting there 15:26 - Swimming in cenotes 24:40 - Issues with Chase Travel 29:49 - AirBnB’s bag men 38:48 - MORE AMEX bonuses 43:05 - Traveling as a solo female 43:44 - Traveling without the internet 45:04 - Flying widebody planes 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 Bethany from Bougiemiles.com fills in for Joe.  Mark breaks down his trip to Alaska with his son talking about the good, the bad and why he probably wouldn’t go back.  We also discuss why females aren’t properly represented in the miles and points hobby, announce a new Miles to Memories Youtube show and talk about why the Redcard bonuses are sneaky good. Episode Notes 3:53 - Alaska trip report 12:37 - Food issues in Alaska 19:34 - Activities in Alaska 28:12 - Why are women treated differently in the hobby? 37:02 - Target Redcard bonus 38:01 - 30 things learned about traveling before turning 30 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 Dustin from Waller’s Wallet joins the podcast to chat about the burgeoning miles and points Youtube community, Crypto based credit cards and the new Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K bonus. We debate whether we’ll see more bonuses come and whether crypto credit cards are...a bit scammy?  Episode Notes 7:04 - Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K offer - best ever 13:19 - Miles and points Youtube - is video better than blogging? (Waller’s Wallet & Miles to Memories Youtube pages) 20:36 - Why do some bigger miles and points blogs not find as much success on Youtube? 27:23 - Upcoming crypto credit cards: valuable or scammy? 38:03 - New Chase Sapphire Lounge opening in Boston 39:07 - US Bank Altitude Connect 40:11 - Free hotel breakfast guide 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 whether or not banning alcohol makes sense for domestic travel with the rise of unruly passengers.  We also debate whether or not we are ruining travel for our kids, how the new Vegas Tesla tunnels work, why Airbnb may be bad for our lives & what it was like to get a Real ID. Episode Notes 5:19 - Bad behavior on flights 13:01 - What is the Vegas Loop? 25:55 - Are we ruining travel for our kids? 35:57 - Has Airbnb been a net negative on our lives. 37:12 - Getting a Real ID & why you might not need to. 38:31 - History of California Adventure 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 where vaccinated travelers get special treatment, are banks invading our privacy and whether or not free breakfast is overrated.  Mark also does a rant about people not being jerks, a great car rental tip and some juicy new spending offers. Episode Notes 5:41 - Credit information sharing between banks? 15:01 - Destinations for vaccinated travelers 21:40 - Mark rant! 26:14 - Hilton's breakfast changes - good, bad or something in between? 37:07 - Barclays spending offers and Amex upgrade offers 37:48 - Taking a pass on Disney World 38:33 - Car rental tips 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 the future of miles and points post pandemic, the glutton of unused miles out there and of course devaluations.  We also discuss the best Hyatt Regency in Orlando, decoding the MtM Diamond group, tourist no nos in Japan and much more. Episode Notes 3:57 - Miles and points in a post pandemic world 10:56 - How to plan travel post pandemic 17:40 - Comparing Hyatt Regencies in Orlando 25:43 - Kennedy Space Center and Brevard Zoo 33:11 - What do you get with MTM patreon? 39:18 - What not to do in Japan 40:08 - Discover retention bonuses 40:39 - Maskless in Vegas   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 the truths about TPG, go into detail about the amazing Southwest change trick and remember our worst sign up bonuses ever.  We also talk about avoiding the miles & points hype trains like the Maldives and some amazing credit card offers plus a lot more. Episode Notes 4:16 - What TPG and video game websites have in common 13:57 - The Southwest change trick 18:40 - Our worst credit card sign up bonuses 26:51 - Choo Choo Maldives 34:00 - Best offer for Chase Sapphire Preferred/Reserve ending 34:53 - The Velocicoaster 36:32 - Quitting Amazon Prime 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 each bank’s biggest weakness, a troubling new tax law proposal that could change travel hacking and Shawn’s recent trip to Reno / Lake Tahoe.  We also update you on Mark’s savings for college, the best Japanese onsens and award travel acronyms. Episode Notes 5:48 - Lake Tahoe Trip Report 15:30 - Citi weaknesses 18:48 - Chase weaknesses 21:28 - AMEX weaknesses 24:48 - BofA weaknesses 27:06 - Troubling new tax rule? 32:56 - Money for college 34:22 - Japanese onsens 35:52 - Award travel acronyms 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 Joe’s recent travels and how travel is not ready for prime time.  We also give some tips on how to stay ahead of the bumpy ride that is travel. We then discuss Amex’s positive change, why solo travel with our kids is amazing and Marriott’s stupidly insane credit card fee. Episode Notes 3:20 - Travel not ready for prime time 9:45 - Ideas for saving stress and time during current travel conditions 13:32 - AMEX increases credit card limit 20:50 - Planning a last minute trip 22:14 - Solo family travel 29:14 - Hotel charges a credit card fee?? 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 why the Chase portal is now worthless, miles and points plays we avoid like the plague and whether the latest Citi Premier refresh adds value.  We also talk about combining those pesky Amex Uber credits, Capital One greatly improving their program and if Bellagio jumped the shark pulling out their bathtubs. Episode Notes 4:56 - Does being able to cash out Citi Premier make it more valuable now? 12:41 - Miles and points plays we avoid like the plague. 22:02 - Is the Chase travel portal now completely useless? 29:43 - Capital One vastly improves their program. 31:06 - How to combine Amex Uber credits for max value. 32:52 - Did Bellagio make a mistake removing the bathtubs? 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