MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

Episode Description In episode 57 we have a special guest, Ian Snyder, who talks about his recent international trip to Istanbul. We talk about the travel experience during the pandemic, customs, top sights in the city and all the dang cats!  Ian also shares Turkish redemption tips, we talk about Hyatt’s amazing promo and maxing out the Hyatt Brand Explorer perk. Episode Notes 3:25 - Introducing Ian 8:13 - Turkey basics 12:45 - Istanbul as a tourist 19:32 - Istanbul cats 22:39 - Immigration and customs during covid-19 26:45 -  Turkish redemption tips 29:46 - Have any of Ian's 48 hour trips been affected by delays? 31:54 - Hyatt Brand Explorer 33:17 - 7 least visited countries 34:25 - Hyatt Bonus Journeys Promo   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 episode 56 we discuss why people flew across the country for a gift card deal, how the rules keep changing for the Chase Flex card and how a travel agent can save the day at Disney.  We also talk about the most popular posts of August, being the only person staying in a hotel & Vegas’ newest property. Episode Notes 7:27 - Using a Disney travel agent 16:47 - Using Disney gift cards 20:17 - People flew from Texas to Michigan for gift card deal 24:18 - Chase freedom flex strategy 37:09 - August Top 5 Posts 38:11 - Circa construction tour 42:31 - Renting out an entire hotel   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 episode 55 we discuss Chase bringing the heat with their newest credit card launch.  We also talk about airlines actually doing a customer friendly change, getting compensation from Target, the different types of US Passports & more. Episode Notes 8:43 - New Vegas show! 10:52 - Chase Freedom FLEX and other changes 19:22 - Getting paid back by Target 23:52 - Airlines eliminate change fees 30:07 - US passport types 31:01 - Vegas visitor numbers 32:09 - Is the US Bank Altitude Reserve overrated?   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 episode 54 we discuss what it is like living in a Covid free country, Chase shutdowns and reversals and Joe’s Cape Cod trip report.  We also talk about playing the upgrade / downgrade game with Citi and how Mark lost brown bag roulette.  Episode Notes 1:12 - Natty Ice! 7:47 - Mortgage rates are super low 12:54 - Cape Cod trip report 19:10 - How Tonga has stayed covid-19 free 24:46 - Adventures with Citi applications and annual fees 33:52 - Chase shutdowns and reversals 36:45 - A great timeshare deal 38:44 - Don't make late payments! 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 episode 53 we discuss the next credit card we have our eyes on, what our upcoming family travel plans look like and if our thoughts on travel have changed at all.  We also talk about Aeroplan’s new award chart and its sweet spots, a new way to cash out ThankYou points and popular YouTube videos. Episode Notes 7:57 - What are the next credit cards on our radar? 18:15 - Our family travel plans for the near future. 25:43 - Have our thoughts changed on travel? 34:13 - Aeroplan details and sweet spots 35:05 - New valuable Thank You Points cash out option More info - https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/on-my-mind-shop-your-way-gift-cards-are-a-big-deal/ 37:29 - Vegas and Laughlin YT videos 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 episode 52 we discuss maxing out Southwest’s new voucher system, how awful Vegas’ travel numbers look and some juicy new welcome offers on Amex cards.  We also go over how to get credit from Amazon when they mess up and Aeroplan’s new award chart. Episode Notes 7:58 - Aeroplan initial impressions 12:11 - Vegas crowds and numbers 24:00 - Southwest convert to points 34:15 - AMEX Gold and Platinum offers 35:33 - Getting paid for late Amazon shipments 37:56 - Choice Privileges Aspirational Options 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 episode 51 we discuss Chase extending the popular Pay Yourself Back feature, using travel hacking to pay for college, awesome Amex Offers & when a house inspection goes horribly wrong. Episode Notes 1:33 - Choice Hotels CC 6:40 - Mark's Lake House update 13:08 - iTunes working for all Apple products, is it a good or bad change? 19:09 - Chase pay yourself extended 31:26 - Using miles and points to pay for college 33:44 - Dell and Staples AMEX offers   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 episode 50 we discuss Mark’s trip to a lake house, Chase’s awesome new grocery spend welcome offers and being stranded in a coronavirus free country. Episode Notes 13:53 - Mark's lake trip 23:06 - Mark bought a house 29:18 - Chase Freedom and Freedom Unlimited New Offers 37:40 - Stranded in Tonga without the coronavirus 38:56 - Miraval BOGO promo 41:04 - Observation Deck with Tiny Urban Kitchen 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 episode 49 we discuss five places you should consider visiting that you haven’t before, whether Hyatt suites being bookable on points is a good or bad thing overall and how to invest credit card rewards into retirement for extra savings. Episode Notes 5:57 - Hyatt suites bookable online with points 11:50 - How To Double Dip Your Credit Card's Cash Back Rate - Tax Free Earnings X2 19:54 - Five places you should visit 38:08 - Target Redcard perks 39:01 - iPhone class action lawsuit, claim $25 cash  40:28 - Analysis of the American Airlines DOT complaint response by Middle Age Miles   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 episode 48 we discuss whether or not selling your credit for cash is worth it, are amusement parks safe right now and when reselling leads to huge losses.  We also talk about earning those spouse points with Amex account manager, reminder to check your passports & more. Episode Notes 5:49 - Disney is open, are amusement parks safe? 15:54 - Credit piggybacking 23:38 - TPM went bankrupt, how can you protect yourself in the future 31:57 - AMEX account manager 33:04 - Check your passport expirations 35:01 - MTM Youtube channel   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