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Unlimited Pay Yourself Back, a New Hilton Brand and Hyatt's Botched Promo Jan 19, 2023

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Episode Description

On today's episode of Miles to Memories Shawn and Joe chat about their early spending plans for the year and new credit cards they're working on. They also discuss Hyatt's botched IT on their latest promo, a new Hilton brand and a short theme park update. Plus, unlimited pay yourself back on Aeroplan?

Episode Notes

1:48 - Quick theme park updates

12:04 - Hilton Spark

16:25 - Hyatt IT biffs their latest targeted promo

24:20 - Aeroplan unlimited(?) pay yourself back

28:52 - Kicking off 2023 in credit card spending

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Disney Planning & Saving in 2023 with Leslie Harvey Jan 12, 2023

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Shawn and Joe are joined by Leslie Harvey from Trips with Tykes to talk Disney in 2023. Going to Disney parks has grown into a complicated task, but Joe and Leslie have you covered with all of the latest info and what you need to know before visiting.

In this episode we tackle both coasts (Disneyland and Walt Disney World) talking strategy and what we have to look forward to as far as new attractions. Where can people still save money in 2023 and what are the main differences between a Disneyland and Walt Disney World trip.

Episode Notes

Listen to Disney Deciphered on Apple Podcasts or watch on Youtube!

Contact Joe at josephcheung@travelmation.net if you need help planning a Disney trip!

2:20 - What's new and what's coming to Disney?

8:40 - Park reservation system

12:19 - Genie+

20:31 - Paid individual lightning lanes

25:13 - Disneyland

30:34 - Trip planning thoughts

35:03 - Saving money on Disney

44:20 - Disney with points, is anything left?

47:02 - Final tips and thoughts

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MtM Origin Story with Jasmine Coomer Part 2: Miles, Points and the Memories Made Along the Way Jan 09, 2023

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On this second part of the MtM Origin Story Shawn and Jasmine talk about the miles & points part of their journey. Learn about some of the dream trips they have taken for free and why that first taste of hotel elite status was so yummy.

They also dive into their decision to go semi-nomadic with their 7 year old daughter, somewhat recreating their original trip from 2007. What are the challenges of this type of travel and how do miles and points factor in? How does homeschooling affect things and what other challenges factor into family world travel?

Enjoy!

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MtM Origin Story with Jasmine Coomer Part 1: A Family 'Round the World Jan 05, 2023

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Join Shawn and his wife Jasmine for a fun conversation that explains the origin of Miles to Memories. In this first part we talk about our decision to sell everything to travel around the world with our 6 year old son and some of the crazy stuff that happened along the way.

From hostel life to rat infested cruises it was quite an adventure. And we did it all with a kid. Is this a good thing and how can children benefit from this type of travel?

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Episode Notes

0:00 - Shawn and Jasmine's Background
12:43 - Selling all our stuff and traveling around the world with a 6 year old!

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Did Chase Suspend 5/24, Winter Travel Meltdown & 2023 Predictions! Dec 29, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we say goodbye to Mark with one last session of Doordash Diaries. We also discuss the crazy Southwest meltdown, why Chase didn't suspend 5/24 and our predictions for miles, points & travel in 2023!

Episode Notes

03:52 Crazy winter weather & Southwest meltdown
10:55 Is it time to get travel insurance?
15:08 Insane Christmas travel story
20:17 Doordash Diaries returns
29:34 Did Chase get rid of 5/24 temporarily?
32:25 Our predictions for 2023 in miles, points & travel

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Epic Europe Trip Report: Lost Luggage, Missing Cheese & Everything In-between Dec 22, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Mark breaks down his epic trip through Europe. He had 6 action packed days of trains, planes & automobiles that included losing luggage, expensive cheese, randomly walking into the 12th best restaurant in the world and more.

Episode Notes

3:45 - Basics of the trip
5:04 - Rebooking into Polaris
7:00 - Polaris experience
11:15 - Rome
21:55 - Ryanair to Austria
25:44 - Vienna
37:31 - Cheese disaster
41:58 - Salzburg
48:21 - Munich
52:01 - EU 261

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JetBlue's Loyalty Shakeup, Hilton Aspire Rumor & Disney's Strange New Cruise Ship! Dec 15, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss the most recent Miles to Memories Diamond meetup in Austin (new sign ups are open for a limited time!), Venture X devaluation of Priority Pass and begin our goodbye for our soy sauce rice loving friend. Also - stop trying to make Real ID happen.

Episode Notes

0:00 - Cruise industry updates and chat
12:29 - Jetblue Mosaic changes
26:04 - Hilton Aspire thoughts and potential annual fee changes
31:45 - Utilizing pay with points promos

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Austin Stays Weird But Awesome, Is A Toilet In Your Shower A Deal Breaker & Mark Says Farewell Dec 08, 2022

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2:50 - MTM Austin meetup recap
17:53 - Priority Pass devaluation
28:48 - Real ID postponed again
33:22 - Mark says farewell

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200K+ Amex from Black Friday, Europe in the Winter, End of Year Must Dos & More! Dec 01, 2022

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Episode Description

In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we recap Black Friday and Cyber Monday including which deals we pursued and which we didn't. Shawn earned over 200K Membership Rewards while shopping, but was this year as good as the past?

We also update you on a Capital One/Spirit customer service surprise and Mark talks about the final itinerary for his upcoming European Christmas Markets trip. We also dive into how to get ready for the end of the year in the hobby and which deals died this year that will be sorely missed.

Episode Notes

1:09 Black Friday/Cyber Monday recap
5:55 Chrome extensions we use to earn & save
13:27 Spirit/Capital One customer service surprise
18:22 Frontier eliminates phone customer service
21:36 Mark's final Europe itinerary
25:30 Things to do in Europe in the Winter
27:11 Miles & points end of year checklist
34:20 Our long strategy on Saks credits
27:23 Maximizing holiday card spending offers
39:11 Deals we lost this year that hurt

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Amex's Frustrating New Glitch, St Louis Is Heavily Underrated & Big Shakeup At Disney Nov 24, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Amex's latest annoying glitch with new accounts, why St Louis is a heavily underrated family travel destination and Disney's massive shake up.

Episode Notes

4:14 - Chapek out at Disney
14:04 - Mark's not going to Hawaii anymore
22:18 - Amex activation woes
27:55 - Citi IT nonsense and finding lost money
32:55 - St. Louis trip report

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