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Chase Drops 5/24 On Some Cards, Joe Gets Bonvoyed & Amex Reverses Shutdowns Dec 02, 2021

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Episode Description

In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Chase finally dropping 5/24, well on some cards at least. We also talk about Mark's house being overtaken by covid, Joe getting the bonvoy'd treatment and Amex finally righting their wrong.

Episode Notes

7:10 - Mark's covid experience

15:07 - No more 5/24?

21:33 - Joe Gets BONVOYED

36:19 - AMEX reinstatements

39:21 - Bonvoy displays resort fees

40:25 - Solid credit cards to consider

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BOA Premium Card Is A Bust, Two Truths One Lie & What The MtM Crew Is Thankful For Nov 25, 2021

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Episode Description

In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast the majority of the team gets together to discuss Bank of America's new hot (garbage?) card, play some games and share what they're thankful for.

Thank you everyone for listening and Happy Thanksgiving!

Episode Notes

8:13 - New BofA premium card

20:20 - Two truths and a lie

32:43 - Giving thanks

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Winning at Walt Disney World in 2022 & Beyond: Mastering the Many Changes with Leslie Harvey Nov 18, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Leslie from Trips With Tykes joins along with Disney Deciphered podcast co-host Joe to talk about the myriad of changes that have come to Disney World lately. What you need to know about how those changes affect you so you can plan a successful Disney vacation.

Episode Notes

6:53 - Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Celebration

8:47 - New attractions

16:34 - New fireworks shows

23:44 - The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel

29:17 - Staying on vs. off site

36:03 - New miles and points hotels to consider

39:34 - Disney Genie+, the Fastpass replacement

51:59 - Top tips for planning your vacation

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Behind the Curtain of Travel Loyalty Programs, Bilt Rewards, Venture X & Family RV Travel with Richard Kerr Nov 11, 2021

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Episode Description

In this episode we speak to Richard Kerr who is the Director of Travel Rewards for Bilt Rewards. He gets a little nerdy with us and pulls back the curtains a bit into the other side of travel loyalty programs. What goes into developing a great program and how it may be different than you think.

We also dive into Bilt Rewards including how it works and why it is different than other "rent payment" services that have come before. We also talk family RV travel on the heel of Richard's recent 40+ day RV trip and discuss the brand new Capital One Venture X card including what we like and some of the questions we still have about this premium card.

Find more about Venture X here: https://milestomemories.com/capital-one-venture-x/

Episode Notes

2:28 - Talking Atlanta & Braves World Series Win
7:39 - Richard's long stories background in points & miles
11:12 - Working directly with 2 U.S. presidents
12:06 - How Bilt allows you to earn rewards on rent
17:04 - The Bilt Mastercard, ecosystem & transfer partners
20:49 - Behind the scenes of the formation of the Bilt loyalty program
24:28 - Pulling back the curtain on loyalty programs - the other side
27:49 - The RV lifestyle and family road trips
31:32 - Over the top campgrounds and the ones that are scary
35:07 - Planning a 40+ day family RV road trip
37:17 - RVing and camping at Walt Disney World - Worth the effort?
42:49 - New Capital One Venture X card
46:49 - Unique tech behind Capital One's travel portal
49:39 - Will Venture X Keep People in Capital One's ecosystem?
54:22 - How to apply for Venture X & support MtM

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Chase Fails Mark, Canceling The Most Valuable Card Out There & Racking Up Points With 5X Offers Nov 04, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about canceling the most rewarding card on the market, Chase's customer service failing and maximizing the tons of 5X offers this quarter. We also talk about an awesome Hilton credit card targeted offer, Chase adding more limited time perks and our favorite Amex Offer returns.

Episode Notes

8:21 - Maximizing 5X card offers

17:08 - Mark cancels WHICH card?

23:23 - Mark runs WHAT kind of business and it causes WHAT problems for a business checking sign up?

39:26 - Hilton targeted offer

40:10 - Chase month of more

40:43 - Shop small offer

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Living It Up On Moskito Island, Marriott Devaluation & American Airlines Revamps Program Oct 28, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Shawn shares the details of his recent trip to Moskito Island traveling like the rich and famous. We also talk about Marriott gutting their program, American Airlines completely changing up their program

Episode Notes

4:42 - Moskito Island

16:11 - Moskito highlights, bookable on points?

21:51 - American Airlines flight mistakes

25:36 - San Juan trip report

28:47 - Marriott loyalty program changes

35:48 - American Airlines loyalty program changes

43:57 - AMEX credits checklist

44:39 - Best Choice Hotels redemptions

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Our Travel Grump Triggers, Our Biggest Travel Blunders & Are The Amex Business Platinum Changes Good? Oct 21, 2021

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Episode Description

In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we are joined by a special guest Bethany Walsh of Bougie Miles. We discuss our biggest travel pet peeves, our biggest travel blunders and whether or not the new Amex Business Platinum changes are good or bad. We also talk about avoiding resort fees in Vegas, why Mark loves the newest Citi ThankYou point addition and maximizing a new Chase Freedom Flex opportunity.

Episode Notes

4:44 - Our Biggest Travel Mistakes

13:23 - Changes To Amex Platinum Business - What We Like Or Hate About It

18:10 - Travel Grumps - What Drives Us Nuts!

31:32 - Citi ThankYou Points newest partner Choice Hotels is sneaky good

32:34 - How to avoid resort fees in Las Vegas

33:46 - Chase Freedom Flex has some additional 5X earning capabilities

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Are Amex Shutdowns Overreaching, New Hyatt Card Falls Flat & Fort Meyers Beach Trip Report Oct 14, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about a slew of Amex shut downs, an underwhelming Hyatt card launch and Mark's trip to Fort Myers Beach. We also talk about the power of the product change, stacking credits on Hyatt stays & how to get some free food.

Episode Notes

4:37 - AmAxe

17:24 - Florida trip report (not Disney!)

25:22 - Chase Hyatt business card

31:12 - Cleaning out the Chase closet

32:06 - Stacking Hyatt credits

32:49 - Favorite dining apps

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Awesome Hyatt Category 4 Trip Report, Why Is Puerto Rico So Cheap & Marriott Playing Suite Games Oct 07, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk Marriott playing games with suite upgrades, Mark's recent trip to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay and why is Puerto Rico so cheap right now? We also talk about game planning Delta status, Southwest's Disney plant and Shawn's Amex Business retention offer.

Episode Notes

5:56 - Marriott hotel playing games with suite inventory

11:17 - Getting to Hyatt Chesapeake

16:16 - How was the hotel?

19:32 - Golfing

22:50 - Beer

26:34 - Cheap flights to Puerto Rico and requesting recommendations

31:19 - Rental car status matches

32:49 - Delta status planning

33:38 - Disney World + Southwest 50th anniversary plane

35:43 - AMEX retention bonuses alive and well

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Our Dream Hyatt Premium Card, Massive Bonvoy Card Offers & Redeyes Are The Best...Or Are They? Sep 30, 2021

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Episode Description

In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about what we would want in a Hyatt premium card, Marriott blowing the doors off with their increased offers and why redeyes are the best...or are they? We also talk about more rumored coupons for the Amex Platinum coupon book, end of month reminders and 40+ Amex Platinum benefits.

Episode Notes

5:43 - Marriott card increased offers

12:35 - Redeyes

26:29 - Hyatt premium card rumor

33:50 - American Express Platinum new benefits

35:49 - Making use of American Express Platinum benefits

37:08 - End of month checklist