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Episode Description In episode 27 we talk about our recent event in New Orleans and more of Mark’s craziness. We also discuss the Marriott devaluation, Southwest’s 100K offer, seeing celebrities while traveling, the easiest airline status and tons more! Episode Notes 0:00 - New Orleans meetup wrap up 5:00 - New Orleans as a city, flights, hotels, Biloxi 14:26 - Joe's weekend away 17:48 - Credit card draft 19:31 - Southwest 100K credit card bonus 24:40 - Celebrity sightings while traveling 32:02 - Bonvoy me twice... 36:09 - Alaska status is the easiest to earn 37:32 - Hyatt double points promo 39:01 - Disney price increases 41:23 - New Priority Pass restaurant in Seattle 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 26 we talk about Mark’s recent Cathay Pacfic first class flight and how he thinks it may be overrated.  We also discuss the Coronavirus, everyone getting slammed with 1099’s, the best co-branded hotel cards & more! Episode Notes 0:00 - AA web specials for the win and New Orleans meetup 5:09 - 1099’s from Chase and American Express 7:29 - Coronavirus and how it changes our travel patterns 16:17 - How Mark booked his Cathay First flight 19:09 - JFK AA Flagship Lounge and First Dining review 24:16 - Cathay’s service and food review, and hilarity ensues  32:50 - Thoughts on the seat and hard product 35:34 - Final thoughts overall and why it may be overrated 37:10 - How to match to Caesars Diamond now 38:41 - Bizarre credit card that you can’t use to buy anything 40:05 - 5 best co-branded hotel cards 40:46 - 5 great Spirit Airlines 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 episode 25 we talk about Americans horrible new seats, Uber shutdowns and a massive new 100K welcome offer.  We also discuss the newest Centurion lounge, Pointbreaks going away and Singapore’s new hold cost plus plenty more! Episode Notes 0:00 - Mark is getting excited for Cathay first this weekend! 4:54 - Shawn gives his thoughts on the new American Airlines Oasis seating 7:04  - Thoughts on the new Phoenix Centurion lounge 10:02 -  New Chase United card with massive 100K welcome offer. 15:59 - Pointsbreaks seems to be done for good. 21:21 - Uber locks accounts that loaded gift cards 27:27 - Is Lyft Pink actually more expensive? 30:16 - Hotel category changes coming to Wyndham hotels. 31:46 - Singapore now charges a $25 hold fee. 33:25 - New Chase contactless offer 34:34 - Chase is sending out 1099’s for referrals   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 24 we talk about traveling about Shawn’s Atlantis disaster, what to do when you are under Chase 5/24 and how the largest mall in America is an epic fail .  We also talk about flying basic economy with kids, Amazon’s awesome deal and our favorite posts of 2019. Episode Notes 0:00 America’s largest mall & visiting NYC 11:16 Game plan for when you are under Chase 5/24 17:57 Should you book basic economy with kids? 25:19 Shawn’s recent stay at the Atlantis 28:22 Why the Atlantis is one of the worst run hotels out there 50:56 20% off Amazon up to $50 52:02 Baha Mar playing games with Shawn’s Hyatt booking 52:45 Our favorite articles of 2019   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 23 we talk about traveling after a tragedy, if the Ink Preferred is now the best Chase card and Uber’s changes in California.  We also talk about Shawn’s thoughts on Rise of the Resistance maxing out Aeroplan miles and Radisson’s increased welcome offer. Episode Notes 0:00 Checking in about our recent trips 8:06 Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge & Rise Of The Resistance 17:51 How to get on Rise Of The Resistance 20:53 Plane shot down by 2 missiles & traveling after a tragedy 26:07 Is the Ink Preferred now the best Chase card? 32:05 Maxing out Aeroplan in 2020 33:53 New Staples gift card deal 34:29 Increased Radisson offer  38:06 Uber changes things in response to new California law. 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 22 we talk about the CSR devaluation, an amazing timeshare offer and whether or not loyalty programs and status are a sham.  Shawn also previews his thoughts on Baha Mar so far and how to find mistake rates plus all of the best deals of the week. Don’t forget about the outtakes either! Episode Notes 5:29 - Shawn gives his initial thoughts on Baha Mar 11:27 - How we find out about mistake rates 13:09 - Are loyalty programs and status a complete sham? 25:06 - The Chase Sapphire Reserve has some major (negative) changes. 34:14 - 100K in points and 4 nights for $349 38:16 - Half off awards on Fiji Airways with Alaska miles 39:37 - Is a Disney annual pass worth the cost 40:27 - A crazy scam and riding a bus across the country 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 21 we discuss why the Amex Platinum isn’t worth the fee, our checklist for 2020 & our thoughts on the Park Hyatt NYC.  We also discuss our recent travels, the latest deals and Shawn absolutely kills the outtakes! If you're looking for a way to organize your credit cards, check out Travel Freely, the Miles to Memories recommended tool for tracking & organizing credit cards.  Episode Notes 05:45 Country Inn & Suites/Radisson 13:43 Amex Platinum Discussion 23:34 Park Hyatt New York - Suite Stay 32:36 Beginning of the Year Stuff to Do 38:10 Hyatt 40 Night Benefit Selection 40:12 Shopping Portal Guide for 2020 41:54 Sam’s Club Amex Offer 42:22 Cards with Primary Car Rental Insurance 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 20 we discuss the negative side of this hobby, the one perk or loophole we love for 2020 and sweet spots with Avios. We also discuss an awesome American status match, our upcoming elite status plans and issues with Rakuten. Thanks to Bethany from Bougie Miles for standing in! If you're looking for a way to organize your credit cards, check out Travel Freely, the Miles to Memories recommended tool for tracking & organizing credit cards.  Episode Notes 2:00 - Star Wars Review (No Spoilers!) 6:30 - Hitting up Baha Mar mistake rates in January 9:00 - Using Caesars Diamond Atlantis Perk 14:00 - The negative side of this hobby - arrogant and condescending people 16:30 - People are given a hard time about domestic travel 18:50 - Judging people for not flying first class with your miles and points 20:35 - Correcting people with no tact 22:15 - It is okay to go back to the same place more than once. 24:15 - The one perk, benefit or loophole we love for 2020. 28:00 - Mark’s painful upcoming flight that will mean two days without a shower or bed 29:15 - Delta Status Challenge for 2020 33:50 - Mileage Running for AA Gold 35:30 - Mark's Elite Status for 2020 36:45 - Hyatt Regency Portland First Look 38:15 - Issues with Rakuten - Check Your Payouts 39:55 - Founderscard American Airlines Elite Challenge 41:20 - Best ways to redeem BA Avios 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 19 we discuss the latest with American Airlines account shut downs, the best cards for dining and a quick review of the best Hyatt Regency in the US.  We also talk about gift card reselling for miles and points and go over all of the best deals of the week. If you're looking for a way to organize your credit cards, check out Travel Freely, the Miles to Memories recommended tool for tracking & organizing credit cards.  Episode Notes 2:29 - Joe gives you some updates on his credit card applications 8:54 - We discuss the best credit cards for dining. 10:12 - American Express Gold card 12:19 - Citi Prestige card 14:54 - Chase Sapphire Reserve 17:29 - The rest of the best for dining 20:58 - Shawn gives a quick hotel review on two Hyatt San Francisco properties. 29:55 - How to get started in gift card reselling. 43:46 - Chase Freedom’s first quarter categories and our plan of attack. 46:23 - Lots of airline portal bonuses. 47:34 - American Airlines account shut downs. 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 18 we discuss our why The Companion Pass may be overvalued, getting top American Airlines status for free & how awesome Rise of the Resistance is. We also talk about Hyatt’s recent devaluation, what programs allow points pooling & a Vegas landmark being sold. If you're looking for a way to organize your credit cards, check out Travel Freely, the Miles to Memories recommended tool for tracking & organizing credit cards.  Episode Notes 240 Joe talks about how awesome Rise of the Resistance is - no spoilers! 1222 Hyatt Globablists are being targeted for free Executive Platinum staus with American Airlines 1910 The Southwest Companion Pass isn’t all it cracks up to be. 2512 We discuss the recent Hyatt devaluation 3049 There are a ton more programs that allow points pooling than we thought 3142 RIO Hotel in Vegas has officially sold 3543 It is possible to get a CNB Crystal Infinite Visa refund 3719 You can still cash in your Hyatt free night certs for points (YMMV)   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