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Has The FHR Gravy Train Come To An End, Southwest Companion Pass After 1 Flight & Confessing Our Travel Hacking Mistakes Sep 08, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss a last minute trip to Portland Maine, Shawn fighting for his insurance payout and Amex cracking down on FHR gaming. We also discuss a huge number of transfer bonuses, errors we make paying bills and Southwest's intriguing new Companion Pass offer.

Episode Notes

5:13 - Last Minute Labor Day trip to Portland, ME
14:19 - Shawn's late, late travel insurance payout
16:46 - AMEX adds anti gaming FHR terms
20:14 - AMEX Membership Rewards bonuses
22:52 - Don't forget to turn on autopay!
34:33 - New Southwest Companion Pass offer

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Maximizing New Hyatt Business Card Offer, 13 Recent Application Results & Finding Gems In Northern Ohio Sep 01, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Mark's recent trip to Ohio, batting 0.692 on credit card applications, how to handle trips with non miles and points friends and give some TV recommendations to close out the summer!

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2:43 - Getting to Mexico City
6:31 - Mark visits…Ohio?
13:45 - Traveling with non miles and points friends
18:58 - Hyatt Business credit card offer
24:24 - Recent credit card applications
29:59 - Random TV talk

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New Marriott Card Wishes, Be Careful Filling Out Apps On Chrome & Full Disney Cruise Alaska Report Aug 25, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Joe's recent Disney cruise through Alaska, how Mark completely messed up his Amex application and our wish list for the new rumored Marriott cards.

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8:01 - Mark AMEX sign up almost fail

15:08 - New Bonvoy card predictions

22:37 - Alaska on Disney Cruise Line

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Downside Of Partner Award Bookings, Why We Do & Don't Avoid Travel Portals, New Bonvoy Cards & Hyatt's Overwhelming Map Aug 18, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Shawn & Mark discuss the latest in miles & points including two new Marriott cards that are probably coming, tacos in Mexico City, what you need to know about partner awards and bank travel portals, a new best ever bonus for Citi Double Cash and how Choice Hotels responded to Mark's issues.

Episode Notes

2:00 Discussing Marriott brands Le Meridien & AC Hotels

4:26 Update on Mark's Choice Hotels issues

8:02 Partner bookings issues & flight changes - Delta edition

13:17 What happens to an upgrade during irregular operations

14:52 The problems and benefits of bank travel portals

21:46 Citi Double Cash has the best bonus ever. Learn more on Travel Freely

24:29 2 New rumored Marriott Bonvoy cards coming?!?

28:52 Is Bonvoy Platinum status worth it?

29:33 Hyatt hotel map - A handy tool for wanderlusting

33:11 Choosing Hyatt all-inclusives in the Cancun area

38:09 Why tacos in Mexico City are so good

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Epic Trip - International First Class, Maldives & Quirks of Southeast Asia with Han Chicago! Aug 11, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Han from Chicago joins Shawn & Mark to discuss his recent epic trip to the Maldives & Southeast Asia which included international first. business & even economy class, fancy hotels & a lot more along the way. We'll dive into redemptions, product reviews & discuss why you should definitely plan a trip to Asia.

Episode Notes

03:49 Planning Han's whirlwind international trip

08:26 Maldives redemptions & terrible airport

10:18 Flying Etihad economy & Abu Dhabi First Class Lounge

14:14 Qatar award including A380 & leased Cathay 777

16:51 Maldives regrets & overwater bungalow experience

19:22 Southeast Asia mall culture

23:35 KL Batu Cave, monkeys & Petronas Towers

27:40 FHR in Southeast Asia - Mandarin KL & Conrad Singapore

29:55 Singapore Hawker Centers

37:39 Big trips in the age of Covid & what to consider

38:55 Upgrading Swiss business award & first class experience

43:45 Han's favorite international First Class products

49:09 Takeaways from this epic trip

54:44 Why you should travel to Asia

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Choice Hotels Robbed Me, How To Do Hyatt Like A Champ & The Best Chase Card Out There Aug 04, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss how Choice Hotels ripped off Mark, how to do Hyatt like a boss even if you have no status & the most valuable Chase personal card is surprising. We also make more Resy mistakes and have a joke challenge for all the listeners.

Episode Notes

2:42 - Shawn and Joe's updated travels

11:31 - Cruise changes

13:21 - Choice Hotels nightmares

20:37 - Hyatt Prive

31:40 - Chase personal card ranking updates

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The Best Amex Since Sliced Bread, The Deals We Miss Most & Massive Resy Amex Welcome Offers Return Jul 28, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories we discuss some new credit card offers, an AMEX card you may never have heard of and the great deals that we miss (RIP).

Episode Notes

3:54 - The AMEX card you didn't know about

7:58 - The big Spark Travel Elite bonus

12:40 - Increased Resy AMEX Platinum offers

17:23 - Deals we miss the most

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IHG's Sly Devaluation, Best Chase Offer Ending & Are Getaway Deals Even Worth The Effort? Jul 21, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories we discuss an amazing offer ending, a great Hyatt tip, how IHG devalued their all time high offer on the sly and stacking deals for big wins. We also get a rundown on how Joe and Mark's vacations imploded right before their eyes.

Episode Notes

1:51 - Mark's "vacation"

7:44 - Dealing with rescheduling travel

17:58 - IHG devaluation

21:46 - Bonvoy Boundless offer ending TODAY

27:50 - Daily Getaways

30:59 - Mark's sweet Dell quad stack

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Visiting Alaska, Amazon Prime Day & is Carnival as Bad as They Say? Jul 14, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast PDX Deals Guys joins to discuss visiting Alaska with Shawn on Carnival Cruise Line, the pros and cons of their "free" cruise and some thoughts on maximizing Amazon Prime Day.

Episode Notes

4:57 - Prime Day

13:35 - The cruise

19:12 - Carnival impressions

28:18 - Food

37:40 - Entertainment

41:09 - Casino

46:07 - Touring Alaska

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Preparing For When Travel Goes Off The Rails, Double Dipping Amex's Latest Change & Our Favorite Airline Travel Hacks Jul 07, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss some tips on navigating this crazy travel season. A dos and don'ts so to speak. We also share our readers favorite airline hacks plus one of our own. Lastly, we wrap up by debating whether the Bonvoy Brilliant's recent changes could actually be a good thing for you.

Episode Notes

8:38 - Tips for getting through summer travel

24:17 - Airplane hacks

33:10 - Bonvoy Brilliant

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