Episode Description

On this episode Shawn and Joe discuss Shawn’s recent trip to Nashville and all of the takeaways from his time spent there. They go over why there are so many brands these days and how consumers are changing. Plus will there be more changes to Hilton credit cards and how will they integrate all of their upcoming partnerships into the program? Joe also discusses his Spirit adventure and why Southwest may be finally moving away from their cattle call boarding.

Episode Notes

0:00 - Flying Spirit

8:06 - DOT forcing airlines to pay penalties

10:55 - Southwest boarding changes

16:26 - What Shawn learned at Hilton

29:55 - The Conrad brand

33:04 - Hilton brand expansion

37:05 - Hilton credit cards

41:09 - Hilton experiences

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Episode Description

In this episode, Shawn and Grant discuss their experiences in the miles and points hobby. They talk about the evolution of the space, the changing credit card landscape, and strategies for maximizing rewards. They also touch on the importance of organization and tracking, especially when it comes to credit card offers and free night certificates. Finally they dive behind the scenes of upcoming trips, share their love of Scandinavia and discuss how cruise hacking has become such a good opportunity lately. 

Episode Notes

• 0:00 - Introduction to Travel with Grant
• 7:58 - Keeping up with the changing game
• 16:29 - Keeping track of credit cards and various offers
• 21:51 - Dealing with free night certificates
• 28:17 - Are Hilton cards changing again?
• 32:06 - Higher annual fees are a challenge
• 35:04 - Why people shouldn't underestimate InKind
• 38:21 - Behind Grant's upcoming bookings
• 44:03 - Enjoying tons of free cruises

 

• Shawn's InKind referral
• Grant's InKind NYC Article

 

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Episode Description

In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, Shawn and Joe discuss their experiences recording on the road and share some travel hacks for setting up recording equipment in different environments. They also talk about their missed opportunity to see the solar eclipse and the impact of the eclipse on wildlife. The conversation then shifts to regional food chains like Bojangles and Waffle House, and the excitement of these chains expanding to new locations.   On the credit card side of things, a new offer for Chase Disney Visa cardholders has been released, but is it actually good? Other topics discussed include: turning down an amazing Amex retention offer, the importance of doing the math to determine if the annual fee on a credit card is worth it, a 250K Amex welcome offer, the strategy of using 0% APR offers to earn interest on money while avoiding interest charges on credit cards and Shawn shares his upcoming trip to Nashville with Hilton and his plans to explore their different hotel brands.  

Episode Notes

• 0:00 - Recording on the road & Eclipse FOMO
• 8:56 - Chase Disney Visa card offer - Is it good?
• 13:36 - Changes to Disney's Disability Access Service - More planning required
• 19:58 - Turning down an amazing Amex retention offer
• 23:41 - 250K targeted Business Platinum Offer
• 26:15 - Interesting Amex referral offers you shouldn't overlook
• 28:12 - Pursuing credit cards without a sign-up bonus
• 32:28 - Taking advantage of 0% APR offers & why what is old is new again
• 35:35 - Preview of Nashville & meeting with Hilton

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Episode Description

We discuss Shawn’s experience with the Wynn status match, Hilton buying the Nomad brand, increases in Global Entry fees and much more! Plus some quick deals to help you along your way.

Episode Notes

0:00 - Eclipsing

7:05 - Wynn status match experience

12:07 - Joe booked a Spirit flight

28:04 - Nomad hotels are going under the Hilton brand (except Vegas)

31:50 - Global Entry and NEXUS costs increasing

38:13 - Quick deals

Benjy’s Choice Hotels article

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Episode Description

Joe’s back from an epic Disney trip, Shawn visits the Tropicana before it closes and a ton of credit card news in this week’s podcast. Plus, Joe considers booking Spirit and we discuss what’s going on with the blogosphere and Google’s negative SEO changes (negative for independent people, that is).

Episode Notes

0:00 - Joe just got home and is Disneyed out

6:43 - Tropicana closing

10:01 - Booking Spirit Airlines

18:41 - Amex updates Delta card rules to minimize churning?

23:11 - Amex Hilton Business updates

26:26 - Chase Sapphire Reserve removes Priority Pass

30:13 - Robinhood 3% card

35:10 - Founders Card and Caesars

39:32 - The value of the Swan Reserve

44:36 - How Google is hurting independent blogs

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Episode Description

On this episode Shawn and Joe dive into a lot of recent happenings in the travel and miles & points space. From hating on budget airlines to United's new pooling feature there is a lot happening in the airline space. Other topics discussed include: how the Timeshifter jetlag app works, why the Meta Smartglasses are worth a consideration for upcoming trips and how the Rio/Hyatt integration is working in reality. 

Episode Notes

• 0:00 Rayban Meta Smartglasses (Amazon affiliate link) - A new must have for travel?
• 10:09 Timeshifter app experience - Does it work to save you from jetlag
• 12:18 Rio/Hyatt partnership - On the ground experience
• 18:49 IHG Diamond Treatment & spending towards status
• 22:33 Being done with Spirit Airlines
• 25:26 Frontier's new seating is an elite downgrade
• 28:04 What the heck is going on with Boeing
• 30:05 Great Chase Disney card offers & why you might want one
• 34:07 United's new pooling feature

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Episode Description

On this episode Shawn discusses his recent family Spring Break trip to Lisbon and Paris. Learn about the flights and redemptions plus some of the cool things seen along the way. Family travel can be difficult, but it is so rewarding, even if it is squeezed into a tight timeframe. Shawn & Joe also discuss the power of returning places, where to stay at Disneyland Paris & how a drone show inspired the whole thing.  

Episode Notes

• 3:38 One-way car rentals for repositioning
• 4:45 AA Business Class to Europe
• 6:40 How cool is Lisbon?
• 8:53 Why you need to start doing free walking tours in Europe & elsewhere
• 10:50 Hyatt Regency Lisbon
• 13:22 Daytripping from Lisbon - Stunning coastline, castles and more
• 18:50 Onward to Paris & why we didn't redeem miles for our flight
• 22:33 A great hotel for visiting Disneyland Paris
• 25:36 Paris hotel struggles & why we chose Hyatt Regency
• 33:51 Eiffel Tower & Louvre - Why we returned
• 36:50 Air Tahiti Nui Business Class
• 40:42 Takeaways from the trip

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Episode Description

On this episode of the podcast Shawn is joined by MtM Contributor and MtM Diamond moderator Benjy Harmon. Shawn & Benjy dive deep into why you may want to rethink your hotel elite strategy, why Hyatt may be overrated and a cool little place you can visit on your next stop into DFW.

Episode Description

On this episode of the podcast Shawn & Joe discuss trip planning including national parks, the insanity of summer demand and why you might want to visit during off-peak seasons. They also follow up on their jetlag discussion including a cool app to help you out, go into the details of two new “best ever” Marriott card offers plus discuss the recent category changes for Hyatt which saw many hotels increase in cost.

 

Episode Description

Joe recounts his trip to Taiwan, including Grand Hyatt Taipei, flying E-V-A Airlines in business class, highlights in Taipei, and eating at random bathroom tiled floor restaurants. How much money did the kids get in their red envelopes? Listen and find out!

Episode Notes

0:00 - Joe just got home and is jet lagged

9:30 - Grand Hyatt Taipei (haunted?)

15:32 - EVA business class

28:05 - Exploring Taiwan

31:13 - Aloft Tainan

33:27 - Taipei highlights

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Episode Description

On this episode Han Chicago joins Shawn to discuss his recent epic back to back First Class trips to Asia. Products discussed include the new Japan Airlines First Class, Korean Air First Class, Etihad's customer service, Singapore's foot well, a lofty Holiday Inn plus the redemptions along the way.

Han also discusses avoiding the Park Hyatt Siem Reap plus his favorite parts of Angkor Wat and why you should visit now. He also discusses why Seoul is so underrated, visiting the DMZ, his favorite place to eat in Singapore, where you want to stay when in Bangkok and more.  A jam packed episode. Enjoy!

Episode Notes

• 01:56 - Solo trips & how they have changed over the years
• 05:12 - Korean Air First Class & Seoul
• 11:36 - Underrated Seoul & DMZ Tour
• 19:04 - Japan Airlines new First Class
• 25:28 - Park Hyatt Tokyo Before It Closes
• 29:45 Singapore Quirky Rooms & Hawker Fun
• 33:54 Visiting Cambodia & Angkor Wat
• 41:01 - Bangkok Takeaways - Best Area?
• 44:12 - Flying Etihad - Disappointing Service
• 48:24 - Homesickness During Travel?
• 53:38 - Importance of Networking in the Hobby

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