Frequent Miler
How to get insane value from your Amex points
I have often said that Amex Membership Rewards points are my favorite award currency because of the strength of those points for flight awards. On this week’s Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and I point to specific examples of routes and prices that demonstrate how to get incredible value...
Miles To Memories
Last Minute Shift to Japan, The Ultimate Travel Hack & Some Chase Apps Skipping 5/24
On this episode of the podcast Shawn and Joe discuss a last minute shift to Japan and the redemptions along the way plus the ultimate travel hack, Hilton's uneven F&B credit, an update to Vegas resort fees and Chase's increased IHG offer. The post Last Minute Shift to Japan, The Ultimate...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 431: Shifting the Dream
A special Dreamliner is on the move. And we're not really sitting still, either.
Miles To Memories
Paris Las Vegas Expanding, A’s Big Backlash, 14 Best Hotels In Vegas & Plaza’s Expansion Opening
Paris Las Vegas has announced a $100 million expansion including the addition of the Versailles Tower which may look a little familiar to you. We also discuss the new Las Vegas Aces headquarters, the 14 best Vegas hotels according to Forbes, backlash to the A's stadium and when Plaza is...
We Travel There
Hadrian’s Wall, The Ouseburn & The Angel of the North in Newcastle U.K.
I’m really excited to interview Paul McDougal of Travelness about Newcastle, UK. Paul’s tips for the best things to do in Newcastle are awesome because he was born in Newcastle, but now he travels the world as a freelance travel writer. He loves the people, the accent, and all of...
Miles To Memories
Fontainebleau Vegas’ Stunning Interior, More Records Broken & Paris Is Getting A “New Tower”?
The historic Vegas Vic sign will light up once again, Paris Las Vegas may be getting a new tower, U2's Sphere shows are quite popular and we get a first look inside the stunning interior of Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The post Fontainebleau Vegas’ Stunning Interior, More Records Broken & Paris Is...
Frequent Miler
Bilt IS all that
Bilt made a big splash when it launched a couple of years ago and it hasn’t yet seem content to rest with the satisfaction of a big splash. Instead, they keep working on something bigger — to the point where two guys who didn’t think we wanted this card are...
Miles To Memories
Chase Sapphire Preferred Offer, Bilt Dining and Goodbye to Bed Bath and Beyond
On this episode of the MtM Podcast we discuss the changes in earning miles & points, say goodbye to Bed, Bath & Beyond, discuss the now public Sapphire Preferred increased welcome offer and discuss Bilt's new dining program which can earn you valuable points when dining in certain cities. The...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 430: A long ride home
It is all fun and games until a rules change hits home. Then the rage rises to the surface.
Miles To Memories
Venetian Las Vegas Rumor, Absinthe’s Speakeasy, Brightline Train Update & U2 Sphere Dates!
What Brightline's high speed rail station in Vegas will look like, a new Venetian rumor that may be hard to believe, U2 has announced their performance dates at the Vegas Sphere & Absinthe brings a new speakeasy to the Strip. The post Venetian Las Vegas Rumor, Absinthe’s Speakeasy, Brightline Train Update...
We Travel There
Caloundra Music Festival, Noosa Everglades & Kandaloola Falls in Sunshine Coast, Australia
I’m really excited to interview Leanne and Lyle McCabe of Beach Travel Wine about Sunshine Coast, Australia. Leanne and Lyle’s tips for the best things to do in Sunshine Coast are awesome because they owned a local business that they sold in 2019 so they could spend more time at...
Miles To Memories
Las Vegas Paying for A’s To Relocate, Detailed Look at Arts District, Vegas Bats & Tiki “Lite”
MLB's Athletics have committed to moving to Las Vegas with a new land purchase. What will this mean and who will pay for it. We also discuss a new tiki bar on the Strip, the sale of the Tao nightclubs and the coolest area of Vegas you probably don't know...
Frequent Miler
Amassing American Airlines Miles
Greg and I have been loving American Airlines miles more than ever before. On last week’s show, we both admitted how much we’ve been using them lately, but we didn’t discuss ways to gather them en masse. On this week’s Frequent Miler on the Air, we discuss all of the...
Miles To Memories
Chase Shutdown, Big Bonvoy Bonus Returns, New vs. Old Hyatt & Expedia Killing Popular Program!
On this episode of the podcast we discuss old vs. new Hyatt properties and how that can really matter plus how to maximize student discounts, Expedia's killing a popular program, a big Marriott Bonvoy bonus returns and Chase Aeroplan Pay Yourself back has claimed a victim. The post Chase Shutdown,...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 429: To sleep, perchance to dream
What matters most on long-haul flying? And why isn't it a good night's sleep??