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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 IHG One Rewards Deep Dive, Is Hyatt Coconut Point Worth The Hype & Masks Go Away Apr 21, 2022
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    Episode Description

    In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about the end of the mask mandate and how travel prices are skyrocketing including Amtrak. We also dive into the big changes to IHG One Rewards, Shawn gives a detailed review of the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point & Mark talks about his must frustrating food delivery ever!

    Episode Notes

    1:44 End of the mask mandate 3:34 Amtrak points & how prices have skyrocketed 6:45 Delta one-ways same price as roundtrip using SkyMiles? 10:14 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point review - Worth the hefty cost? 18:23 IHG One Rewards - What is new, what we like & what we don't about the new program 23:05 IHG Milestone Rewards - Suite upgrades, lounge access and more 30:35 Which major program is best & why all of these new hotel brands? 34:21 Dasher Diaries - Delivering food to a factory or a prison?!?

    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, Sticher, 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


    Travel Is Getting Messy Again, The Worst Airport In 'Merica & A Massive $1500 Bank Bonus Apr 13, 2022
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    Episode Description

    In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss how airlines are melting down and how travel is getting rough, right before peak summer season. We also discuss the best & worst airports for TSA and we were surprised by how some ranked. Lastly we talk about a huge money making opportunity and why it may even be worth a road trip.

    Episode Notes

    00:41 - Vegas Meetup

    10:14 - Jetblue has sucked and its solution is to buy Spirit

    17:35 - Wells Fargo $1500 bonus

    23:33 - Best and worst airport wait times

    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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    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


    Earning Stacks Of Cash, 8 Interesting Citi Facts & Common Mistakes American Travelers Make Apr 07, 2022
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    In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss turning this hobby into a cash earning machine, for $14,000 to be exact. We also discuss Shawn's visit through memory lane at the last Blockbuster, Mark getting a nice Amex upgrade offer by calling in and 8 interesting facts you may not know about Citi.

    Episode Notes

    4:25 - Mark's stacks on stacks on stacks

    13:56 - AMEX upgrade call experience

    16:13 - The Last Blockbuster

    23:33 - Citibank Facts

    32:21 - What you don't know about visiting Korea

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    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


    Time To Amex & Chill, Cents Per Point Is A Myth & World's Most Beautiful Places Mar 31, 2022
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    In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss managing our Amex portfolios and how it can get overwhelming at times. We also discuss why cents per point shouldn't be a major focus, our favorite places for natural beauty and finding value after Marriott's devaluation.

    Episode Notes

    3:50 - AMEX spring cleaning

    9:28 - Marriott dynamic pricing live

    12:28 - Most beautiful places we've visited

    20:14 - Reevaluating cents per point

    30:38 - Jetblue/AA reciprocal benefit improvements

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    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


    When To Jump Off The Chase 5/24 Bandwagon, Reward Good Service While Traveling & Dasher Diaries Mar 24, 2022
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    In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss when it makes sense to jump off the Chase 5/24 bandwagon. We also get an update on Shawn's travels up the California coast and into Oregon. We discuss why it is important to recognize great service while traveling, when Best Western blows Hyatt away & more Dasher Diaries stories.

    Episode Notes

    2:38 - Shawn hanging out in Portland

    5:14 - Dasher Diaries

    9:42 - When is it time to focus on, or move on from, Chase 5/24

    22:30 - Shawn's staying in Best Western and Hyatts

    33:07 - Remember to reward great service while traveling

    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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    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


    Is World of Hyatt Card Now Worthless, Doing Atlantis On The Cheap & 14 Day Transatlantic Cruise Mar 17, 2022
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    In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss if the shine has worn off the World of Hyatt card some, Shawn taking a 14 day transatlantic cruise to save on airfare and Chase extends Pay Yourself Back. We also talk about booking Atlantis Bahamas on the cheap, Marriott certificate points posting and an update on Shawn's California road trip.

    Episode Notes

    5:07 - Shawn's California updates

    9:28 - Visit Atlantis on the cheap

    13:31 - Shawn's trip planning

    17:40 - 14 day transatlantic cruise

    20:59 - Marriott certificate wins

    24:32 - Hilton devaluation

    27:42 - Pay yourself back lives

    30:53 - Chase Freedom vs. World of Hyatt card

    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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    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


    The Good & Bad Of Elite Status, Massive Amex Retention Offers, DC Conrad & Southern California Trip Reports Mar 10, 2022
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    Episode Description

    In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we debate whether or not status is overrated and if people ignore the true cost. We also discuss massive Amex retention offers, a new Dasher Diaries story. Lastly, Mark talks about his recent trip to DC and Shawn talks about his travels around SoCal

    Episode Notes

    00:31 - Washington DC trip report

    7:17 - Dasher Diaries

    21:37 - Shawn updates his travels around SoCal

    30:44 - Huge AMEX retention offers

    34:41 - Status FIGHT

    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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    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


    Marriott Devaluation, The Truth About Blogging & Is Disney Club Lounge Access Worth It Mar 03, 2022
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    Episode Description

    In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we take a look behind the curtain of travel blogging. We also talk about the massive Marriott devaluation, Joe's trip to Disney and if the expensive club access add on is worth it.

    Episode Notes

    7:08 - Hyatt Regency MCO

    9:47 - Disney trip

    13:29 - Boardwalk Inn Club Level

    18:47 - Bonvoy devaluation and upcoming IHG changes

    27:40 - State of independent blogs (Lucky's article)

    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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    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


    Hyatt Globalist May Not Be Worth It For You, Road Tripping & Hip New Hotel Brands + Dealing With Terrible Hotel Neighbors Feb 24, 2022
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    Episode Description

    In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss roadtripping the U.S. including some interesting stops along the way and booking activities through Chase Ultimate Rewards. We also discuss hotel neighbor revenge, what to expect with the tru by Hilton and Avid by IHG brands, Hyatt's devaluation, why Globalist isn't for Mark and why you don't have to do what everyone else does.

    Episode Notes

    1:20 - Road Tripping - Hyatt Regency Jacksonville & St. Augustine, FL

    4:36 - Tru By Hilton - What to expect

    7:30 - Arriving in New Orleans during Mardi Gras & why Elizah Jane is an awesome Hyatt redemption

    13:21 - Avid by IHG - What to expect

    17:07 - Booking activities through Chase Ultimate Rewards - Discount on space and the bayou

    19:03 - Getting stuck by Frontier & Dallas ice storms

    21:15 - 3 Options when your Frontier Flight is cancelled

    24:29 - Mark walks out of a Doubletree & hotel neighbor revenge

    32:14 - Breaking down Hyatt's recent devaluation

    38:56 - Quitting Globalist after one year

    44:37 - Why different voices and opinions matter

    48:27 - Ventana Big Sur the new Maldives? You don't have to do what everyone else does

    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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    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


    Bank's Customer Service Is Seriously Lacking, Our Best Upgrade Stories & Travel Is Looking Up Feb 17, 2022
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    Episode Description

    In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss how bank's customer service has seriously diminished. We also talk about our most unexpected, or favorite, upgrades from hotel or airline status and why now is the time to plan for summer travel.

    Episode Notes

    8:06 - Hilton Superbowl promo

    11:28 - BofA fraud update

    18:35 - Our best upgrades

    27:01 - Time to plan summer travel

    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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    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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