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    MTM Travel – The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

    The fun side of miles, points and travel! Hosted by Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann, MTM Travel dives into the points hobby & the lifestyle of travel with topical conversations and plenty of laughs along the way.

    Mark & Shawn have a combined 18 years of experience covering these topics on Miles to Memories and Travel on Points and are cohosts of the popular MtM Vegas Youtube Show on the Miles to Memories Vegas channel. They also host the 20 Minute Travel news show on this same feed where you can keep up with the latest deals, news and happenings.

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    New Year's Eve Travel, Park Hyatt New York, Update on Hyatt/Rio & Disney's Tricky Free Dining! Jan 02, 2025
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    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam

    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel, Shawn is joined by Joe Cheung as Mark is traveling around Asia. The two discuss various timely topics including Disney's free dining offer, Joe's travel experiences in New Jersey, skiing with family, and their New Year's Eve adventures in New York City. They also share insights about Park Hyatt New York and shopping at the insane American Dream mall, highlighting the differences in shopping experiences and the challenges of traveling during busy times.

    Other topics discussed include: Disney's new free dining offer, traveling to open our minds, Rio's new Hyatt Globalist breakfast and New Year's Eve bucket list destinations. We'll be back to our normal schedule next week with the main podcast on Monday and the news on Wednesday!

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    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.

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    Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that.

    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

    Government Travel Crackdowns, Southwest's New Seat Game, Chase Freedom Turns 15 & Best Trips of 2024 Dec 25, 2024
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    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam

    Episode Description

    This week the government began cracking down on a few things in the travel/finance space. First, they are targeting resort and other junk fees with new rules that will help consumers a lot. The government is also suing many of the big banks and Zelle over the service. Will this end up with better consumer protections? In other news Chase Freedom turns 15 this year, but is their celebration worth actually pursuing? We also discuss our favorite flights, hotels and trips of 2024, Southwest's new elite perks and seating scheme, 5% bonus categories for 2025, Hilton's sudden devaluation and a crazy video of an AA flight flooding in midair. Episode Guide
    • 0:00 Crazy flooded AA plane
    • 1:06 New junk fee rules for resort fees and more
    • 3:45 Why resort fees aren't always bad in the miles & points hobby
    • 4:24 CFPB sues big banks over Zelle fraud issues
    • 6:48 Southwest announces how new seating policy works
    • 8:39 All of the credit card 5% bonus categories for Q1
    • 10:00 Chase Freedom's "big" 15th birthday celebration
    • 12:00 Chase cuts Ink referral amounts and limits
    • 13:46 Credit card "triple dip" opportunities
    • 15:58 Hilton's big devaluation & new variable pricing
    • 17:42 Cool S - Our favorite travel from 2024
    • 18:38 Our favorite flight from 2024
    • 20:08 Favorite hotel(s) from 2024
    • 21:38 Our favorite trips of 2024

    Links

    • AA flood - https://x.com/hustlebitch_/status/1869410368176771159?s=46
    • FTC Rules - https://milestomemories.com/ftc-bans-hidden-fees/
    • CFPB Zelle - https://dannydealguru.com/cfpb-sues-chase-bank-of-america-and-wells-fargo/
    • Southwest Seating - https://travel-on-points.com/southwest-seating-policy/
    • 5% Cats - https://travel-on-points.com/5-categories-for-first-quarter/
    • Chase referral cap - https://travel-on-points.com/chase-ink-referral-offers/
    • Triple dips - https://travel-on-points.com/bank-of-america-increased-offers/
    • https://travel-on-points.com/why-december-is-the-best-time-to-open-new-amex-cards/
    • Hilton Deval - https://travel-on-points.com/hilton-no-notice-devaluation/

    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, 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

    Huge Miles & Points Pitfalls & Hilton's Big Devaluation Dec 23, 2024
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    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam

    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn & Mark discuss many of the pitfalls of earning in the miles & points hobby. Shawn discusses his reselling efforts over the years and how difficult they have become. What is worth doing in 2025 and what pitfalls should you be aware of when pursuing other avenues of earning?

    We also discuss Hilton's big devaluation which includes higher prices and multiple tiers for the first time plus Mark's big trip and being sick on the road.

    Episode Guide

    • 0:00 Getting ready for big travel & sick on the road
    • 7:00 The downsides of Amazon reselling & other points plays
    • 21:12 Why you need to be prepared to "lose" when playing the miles & points game
    • 29:50 Hilton's devaluation - Split awards, higher prices & more
    • 41:19 The games that they play

    Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed!

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    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.

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    Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that.

    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

    Amex's Surprise New Perk, More Boeing Concern, New Luxury Hyatts & Alaska's New Premium Card! Dec 18, 2024
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    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam

    Episode Description

    This week American Express released a new surprise perk for Business Platinum cardholders that is quite interesting. Starting now you can get a $200 annual credit for Hilton (broken up quarterly), so what is the best way to maximize this new perk. And does the new Amex Business Platinum Hilton credit mean something else will be going away? In other news Alaska Airlines is getting ready to launch a premium card but is it really worth pursuing? We also discuss a new hotel travel trend, the longest train journey in the world, Hyatt's upcoming luxury hotels, how to save every month on YouTube TV and why spending $900 on a hotel is actually saving money. Episode Guide
    • 0:00 "Naked Flying" - The new viral travel trend
    • 0:58 Waldorf NYC is more expensive than we thought
    • 3:00 Another Boeing whistleblower - Using defective parts?
    • 5:48 Hyatt opening 50 new luxury hotels in next few years
    • 8:26 Amex Business Platinum adds surprising Hilton credit
    • 10:50 Alaska Airlines premium credit card is coming
    • 13:04 How booking a $900 hotel actually saved Mark money
    • 15:44 How to save money every month on YouTube TV
    • 18:00 Streaming deals, ad supported tiers and expensive programming
    • 19:46 The longest train journey in the world

    Links

    • Travel trend - https://www.timesnownews.com/travel/news/naked-flying-is-the-latest-travel-trend-going-viral-and-it-is-helping-people-save-a-lot-of-money-article-116366033
    • Boeing whistleblower - https://fortune.com/2024/12/09/boeing-whistleblower-sam-mohawk-broken-parts-airplane-safety-culture-737-max/
    • Hyatt luxury - https://travel-on-points.com/hyatt-luxury-hotel-expansion/
    • Amex Hilton credit - https://milestomemories.com/amex-business-platinum-new-200-hilton-credit/
    • Premium Alaska - https://milestomemories.com/alaska-airlines-launching-new-premium-card-in-2025/
    • Universal FHR - https://travel-on-points.com/universal-orlando-hotels-with-express-pass/
    • Save on YouTube TV - https://travel-on-points.com/save-money-on-youtube-tv/
    • Longest train - https://www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/comments/rbycyb/the_new_longest_possible_train_journey_in_the/

    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, 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

    Award Strategies Gone Wrong, Bahamas Hack, Traveler Dilemma & End of Year Credits & Procrastination! Dec 16, 2024
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    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam

    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn & Mark discuss their end of year strategies as they maximize credits and plan for 2025. Shawn takes the approach of procrastination while Mark does it a different way. The two also discuss their upcoming Spring Break planning including why the Bahamas can be good or bad plus why they both value returning to places vs. only visiting new.

    Episode Guide

    • 0:00 End of year procrastination - What we are doing to close out our credits, cards, etc.
    • 6:01 Spring Break dilemma - Return or visit new places
    • 13:35 Debating Bahamas + Atlantis "hack"
    • 20:27 When flight award booking strategies go wrong
    • 28:42 Best card or programs for traveling to China

    Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed!

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    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, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

    Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that.

    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

    Award Strategies Gone Wrong, Bahamas Hack, Traveler Dilemma & End of Year Credits & Procrastination! Dec 16, 2024
    Show notes

    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam

    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn & Mark discuss their end of year strategies as they maximize credits and plan for 2025. Shawn takes the approach of procrastination while Mark does it a different way. The two also discuss their upcoming Spring Break planning including why the Bahamas can be good or bad plus why they both value returning to places vs. only visiting new.

    Episode Guide

    • 0:00 End of year procrastination - What we are doing to close out our credits, cards, etc.
    • 6:01 Spring Break dilemma - Return or visit new places
    • 13:35 Debating Bahamas + Atlantis "hack"
    • 20:27 When flight award booking strategies go wrong
    • 28:42 Best card or programs for traveling to China

    Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed!

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    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, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

    Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that.

    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

    Citi's Giant Exclusive Deal, Waldorf NYC Opening, Hyatt Tech Improves & ThankYou to AA Transfers? Dec 11, 2024
    Show notes

    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam

    Episode Description

    This week the news broke that Citi has secured the exclusive rights to market AA co-branded credit cards beginning in 2026. What will this mean for Barclays cardholders and will anything change under this new partnership? We also discuss whether ThankYou to AAdvantage points transfers might be coming. In other news Virgin has brought back their popular cruise deals but with a catch and some quirks. We also discuss: avoiding the low cost carrier middle seat, Hyatt's cool new tech for using suite upgrades, all of the available transfer bonuses, the opening of Waldorf NYC and how Hilton has done a great job lately with their luxury properties. Episode Guide
    • 0:00 Travelers viral hack for avoiding a middle seat on low cost carriers
    • 1:22 Waldorf Astoria NYC is reopening and bookable - Insane prices?
    • 3:50 How Hilton is doing a great job with their luxury properties
    • 5:50 Virgin Voyages releases more points specials with a catch
    • 8:24 Virgin's quirky booking process & tips for booking
    • 10:15 Citi's huge score - Exclusive AA partner in 2026
    • 11:52 Will Citi add AA as a ThankYou transfer partner?
    • 14:10 Why Citi's ThankYou lineup is worth looking at
    • 15:27 All of the currently available transfer bonuses - Up to 70% more
    • 16:50 Why you shouldn't speculatively transfer points with a bonus
    • 17:52 Hyatt adds suite upgrades & more for to online booking
    • 19:41 Cool "S" - Chicago Christmas bar popups

    Links

    • Middle seat hack - https://www.foxnews.com/travel/travelers-viral-flight-booking-hack-avoid-dreaded-middle-seat-ignites-debate
    • Waldorf NYC - https://milestomemories.com/waldorf-astoria-new-york-to-reopen-after-eight-years/
    • Virgin points specials - https://travel-on-points.com/book-virgin-voyages-with-points/ https://travel-on-points.com/how-to-book-virgin-voyages-with-points/
    • Citi AA partnership - https://milestomemories.com/citi-will-become-exclusive-issuer-of-aadvantage-cards/
    • Hyatt tech - https://travel-on-points.com/hyatt-suite-upgrade-awards/

    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, 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

    Airline Bag Fee Commissions, Dueling Road Trips, Chicago Holidays Done Right & Thompson Disappoints! Dec 09, 2024
    Show notes

    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam

    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn & Mark discuss their dueling weekend road trips. Shawn headed down to Long Beach for an MTM Diamond meetup while Mark checked out all of the holiday celebrations happening in Chicago. The two discuss the importance of meetups, how low cost carriers are enticing higher bag fees, getting 200K offer FOMO, why the Thompson Chicago is ruined and all of the cool holiday themed stuff you can do in Chicago.

    Episode Guide

    • 0:00 Dueling weekend roadtrips
    • 1:08 MTM Diamond Long Beach meetup & why they are so important
    • 5:09 FOMO and grabbing the 200K Amex Business Gold offer 8:42 Low cost carriers fleecing customers - Commissions on baggage fees
    • 15:37 Chicago road trip - Disappointment with the Thompson
    • 31:19 Chicago Christmas markets & incredible holiday themed bars

    Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed!

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    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, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

    Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that.

    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

    TMT News - Amex Fraud Warning, United's Huge Investment, Explaining "No Lifetime Language" & Big Deal Returns! Dec 04, 2024
    Show notes

    Twenty Minute Travel News has now joined the MtM Podcast feed! You can catch this show each week right here in addition to the regular MtM Travel podcast or watch both shows on Youtube!

    Episode Description

    This week there are a couple of new Amex "no lifetime language" offers floating around including a huge 200K Business Gold version. We go over the details and explain exactly how these offers work and why you probably want to take advantage of them. We also explain Amex's application rules, the popup and your best overall strategy for dealing with the bank. In other news an ongoing fraud has been going on with Amex Business Gold cards and small charges. What should you do if you fall victim? We also discuss Etihad's 10 new routes, the new British Airways first class seat, sketchy travel hacks, United's $16 million training center, the return of Target's most popular deal and where you can find the North America Holiday Train. Episode Guide
    • 0:00 Sketchy travel hacks
    • 0:51 United's new $16 million training facility
    • 2:18 Etihad announces 10 new routes including big US city
    • 3:41 Longer trip for flight experience vs. shorter flight
    • 4:36 British Airways unveils new first class seat
    • 5:20 Explaining Amex "no lifetime language" offers
    • 7:45 Amex Business Gold 200K targeted offer
    • 8:39 Blue Business Plus 75K targeted offers - 0% APR?
    • 9:57 Target 10% off gift card deal returns for 2024
    • 11:55 Target Circle program value and shutdowns
    • 13:16 Amex Business Gold fraudulent charges - What you need to know
    • 16:16 Cool "S" - North America Holiday Train

    Links

    • Sketchy hacks - https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelHacks/comments/1g3rr4y/sketchiest_travel_tips_that_you_know/
    • United training - https://apigateway.agilitypr.com/distributions/history/b2fc48a4-0b2b-4f50-b08d-8a5b173666ca?recipientId=f59514db-7cc4-4966-8178-a569b271d584
    • Etihad 10 new routes - https://milestomemories.com/etihad-adds-direct-route-to-atlanta/
    • BA First Class seat - https://milestomemories.com/british-airways-unveils-brand-new-first-class-seat/
    • 200K Amex NLL - https://milestomemories.com/200k-amex-business-gold-offer/
    • Blue Business Plus NLL - https://travel-on-points.com/targeted-75k-blue-business-plus-cash-offer/
    • Amex fraud problems - https://travel-on-points.com/amex-business-gold-facebook-advertising-fraud/
    • Target 10% - https://travel-on-points.com/10-off-target-gift-cards/
    • North America Holiday Train - https://www.cpkcr.com/en/community/HolidayTrain

    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, 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

    Citibank 29 Million Points Shutdown, Chase Cardholder Gifts, Squeezing in Maui & Chicago Xmas Market Dec 02, 2024
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    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam

    Episode Description

    In this conversation, Shawn and Mark discuss their experiences with credit card rewards, particularly focusing on Chase's loyalty program and the gifts received for long-term cardholding. They delve into the evolution of credit card rewards, the importance of social engineering in banking, and a recent controversial case involving Citibank's account closure of a high-profile customer. The discussion also touches on the allure and perks of the American Express black card, highlighting the differences in customer service and experience for high-spending clients.

    The two also discuss more on Shawn's redemption decision to Hawaii, Mark's small town weekend trip, Chicago Christmas markets and how Black Friday went.

    Episode Guide

    • 0:00 Chase cardholder gifts & debating their rules & product changes over the years
    • 10:51 Citibank shuts down customer, takes 29 million ThankYou points
    • 14:55 The best card for high net worth/big spenders?
    • 19:21 Squeezing in multiple Hawaiian islands to a trip?
    • 24:00 Bank travel portals & behind their redemption rates
    • 27:28 Universal Orlando free Express pass - Mark's recent booking experience with FHR
    • 30:38 Visiting the Chicago Christmas markets

    Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed!

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    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, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

    Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that.

    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

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