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  • Cap One's Giant 400K Bonus, Misleading Travel Ads, MGM Goes Iconic & Insane Food Presentations!

    Cap One's Giant 400K Bonus, Misleading Travel Ads, MGM Goes Iconic & Insane Food Presentations!
    Apr 23 2025
    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week several new card offers came out along with some that are ending. MGM launched their interesting Iconic card which gives you a path towards spending to higher status in a much better way. Capital One also released a 350K/400K offer that isn't for the faint of heart while IHG's record 200K bonus is ending soon. In other #news digital arrival cards are spreading across the world and one of the most popular tourist destinations has now implemented one. We also discuss: misleading travel marketing, the death of an Aeroplan loophole and why it shouldn't have existed, a big MTM Travel shock and travel food presentations from the future. Episode Guide 0:00 The big MTM Travel shock0:23 Digital arrivals/visas - Thailand’s version is here3:00 IHG Best Ever 200K business card offer ending soon4:28 Capital One Venture X Business - 350K or 400K bonus?!?6:46 MGM’s new Iconic Card - Spend towards huge perks!9:00 Why you might want to spend your way to MGM Gold10:16 Misleading travel marketing offers12:05 Why reading the terms is one of the biggest secrets of the “game”13:25 Aeroplan “trick” dies15:13 The Aeroplan workaround & why they should change their policies16:45 Cool S - Travel food presentations from the future Links Thai arrival - https://tdac.immigration.go.th/ Capital One 400K info - https://dannydealguru.com/400k-bonus-for-capital-one-venture-x-business/ MGM Iconic - https://milestomemories.com/check-out-the-new-mgm-rewards-iconic-mastercard/ Misleading ads - https://travel-on-points.com/hyatt-under-canvas-promotion/ Aeroplan loophole - https://travel-on-points.com/air-canada-flexible-pricing-switch/ Food from the future - https://x.com/kirawontmiss/status/1912621052758282260 https://x.com/TheGlobal_Index/status/1912820960413270307 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!
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    19 m
  • Last Minute "Free" Trip to Europe, Economy vs. Business, Having 6 Hilton Cards & An Epic Detour

    Last Minute "Free" Trip to Europe, Economy vs. Business, Having 6 Hilton Cards & An Epic Detour
    Apr 21 2025

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    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss last minute plans including Shawn's "free" cruise and his upcoming trip to Europe. Economy vs. business, flying into other airports, repositioning and calculating fuel surcharges are all factors, but what is the best option? We also discuss why you may want tons of Hilton credit cards and the headache they bring, Shawn's upcoming visit to Epic Universe, picking Orlando hotels and why Frontier status continues to pay off.

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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
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    39 m
  • 250K Bonus + Kicker, Hilton's Best U.S. Redemption, Safety of Helicopters & "Free" Money from Wells!

    250K Bonus + Kicker, Hilton's Best U.S. Redemption, Safety of Helicopters & "Free" Money from Wells!
    Apr 16 2025
    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week several increased card offers came out including a new version of Amex's popular "no lifetime language" Business Platinum offer. Find out how to see if you are targeted for 250K points plus a new type of kicker. Other offers include Marriott's new hybrid 3 nights + 50K and AA's 75K business card. In other news Brazil now has an e-visa but we will show you how to get it. We also discuss: food at the Masters, very good Wells Fargo checking bonuses, safety of helicopters, a crazy shark in Switzerland and why Evermore is probably the best Hilton value in the U.S. right now. Episode Guide 0:00 Insane diving shark in Switzerland0:48 Brazil’s new e-visa is here - What is the process?3:25 Talking about the Hudson helicopter crash & safety6:30 Evermore Orlando now bookable with Hilton - Good deal?8:36 Amex Business Platinum 250K + a kicker10:44 Bonvoy Boundless 3 free nights + 50K hybrid offer12:10 AAdvantage Business 75K + special perks13:25 New Chase MyBonus 5X offers for Q214:34 Wells Fargo’s VERY good bank business bonuses16:27 Cool S - Food at the Masters18:10 How the Masters keeps prices low Links Shark - https://www.ladbible.com/news/world-news/shark-statue-lake-neuchtel-switzerland-460708-20231027https://x.com/AvatarDomy/status/1355402936638189568Brazil visa - https://travel-on-points.com/brazil-visa-application-process/Evermore Hilton - https://travel-on-points.com/evermore-orlando-resort-joining-hilton/Biz Plat 250K - https://travel-on-points.com/200k-amex-business-platinum-offer/AAdvantage Biz 75K - https://milestomemories.com/75k-bonus-and-waived-fee-for-citi-aadvantage-business-card/Chase MyBonus - https://travel-on-points.com/chase-my-bonus-spending-offers/Wells Fargo Bank - https://travel-on-points.com/wells-fargo-business-checking-bonus/Masters Food - https://x.com/top100rick/status/1909580552111300643?s=46 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!
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    20 m
  • AA Does Good, Madness of Apps, Chinese Social Media Response & Universal's Epic Expansion!

    AA Does Good, Madness of Apps, Chinese Social Media Response & Universal's Epic Expansion!
    Apr 14 2025

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    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark follow up on Mark's AA status match "battle" including a great resolution and some tips if you are in the same position. They also discuss the prevalence of service apps and how they just aren't working out, Universal's crazy expansions including their brand new Epic Universe theme park and Universal Studios Great Britain plus how Chinese manufacturers are taking to social media to fight back in a unique way.

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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
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    39 m
  • Big Amex Downgrades, Airline Status Matches Galore, Chase's HUGE Deal & Travel Treasure Hunting!

    Big Amex Downgrades, Airline Status Matches Galore, Chase's HUGE Deal & Travel Treasure Hunting!
    Apr 9 2025
    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week we learned of some expected changes coming to the American Express Business Platinum card. With the addition of Hilton credits last year, we have now seen a downgrade to other popular benefits including the Dell credit. Is it worth getting and keeping after all of this? In other news Chase has released an increased value offer for some cardholders using Chase Travel. This is good and you'll want to see if you are targeted. We also discuss: matching welcome offers, Citi's product change downgrades, essential travel items, 5% categories and how to get a $13K prize with a travel treasure hunt. Episode Guide 0:00 Travel hacker’s lounge time0:50 Essential traveler items3:23 Mark’s essential items for flights5:10 Status matches galore to steal Southwest flyers6:35 Amex Business Platinum 120K upgrade offer7:27 Citi backtracks on generous product change rules9:47 Amex Business Platinum downgrades12:34 Why the Business Platinum probably isn’t worth it anymore13:48 2nd Quarter 5X bonus categories15:29 Chase Travel portal incredible redemption rates17:35 Chase is matching some increased offers if you applied recently19:13 Cool S - Xavier Marx travel treasure hunt with a real cash prize Links Lounge drinking - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG8rXsvMQUd/?igsh=eGM4Yjh4Z2U5aWVt&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7LzoQCjppGKZxwdjAZ5fukqqPHVu7iV1Wh6rARW7w5y95HurZWo6WbOMRUug_aem_aSHmcrjBk34bgtbQXau90QEssential items - https://milestomemories.com/essential-travel-items/Status matches - https://milestomemories.com/jetblue-points-promotion-and-status-match-for-southwest/ https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/medallion-program/status-match-challenge https://viewfromthewing.com/southwest-flyers-feel-betrayed-and-american-airlines-quietly-makes-its-biggest-status-match-offer-ever/ Biz Plat upgrade - https://milestomemories.com/new-amex-business-platinum-upgrade-offer/Citi product change rules - https://travel-on-points.com/citi-product-change-rules/Negative biz plat changes - https://travel-on-points.com/amex-business-platinum-card-changes/5% categories - https://travel-on-points.com/5-categories-for-2025-second-quarter/Chase redemption deal - https://travel-on-points.com/chase-travel-booking-promotion/Xavier Marx - https://www.amazon.com/Xavier-Marx-Missing-Masterpieces-Cronin/dp/1098397304/ref=sr_1_1?crid=139ZYU63RMX33&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o55JgfkVGTRrICjOVJRKipywW1a0wpOguipAcCW_J1ZJ8DPiLbGPPvD-3JfQiMbnjdM1q_wkfWj2szpwjBGerljyKRvRUJEwHaAMuzjfdDm80T5_Ss6KjCHivJf03tBsTRNE3KIVS_FllFOqSZXP_Bk9kZJsvx5NW_ln1tLrW7qWaSVwKd-9dlAC1LnAXgEf-ihhKrdEOe7PpUQ8YkRvS7lf_PYcHoM4wFtChBCdUyg.ctweIA4IDX2fXXR-c-i_U3l-iud1Wx2S6slzq62CVuY&dib_tag=se&keywords=xavier+marx&qid=1744220212&sprefix=xavier+mar%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1 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!
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    22 m
  • Battling with AA, Easy $200 Offer + Mark & Shawn Do Vegas!

    Battling with AA, Easy $200 Offer + Mark & Shawn Do Vegas!
    Apr 7 2025

    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 and Mark go over their recent weekend adventures in Vegas which includes many off the Strip sights plus the Capital One lounge, New York New York hotel and a lot more. They also discuss Mark's epic battle brewing with American Airlines, an easy $200 offer that also supports the show plus how amazing service can still exist in 2025.

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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
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    40 m
  • Hyatt's Casino Bonanza, United's New Hotness, Chase Sapphire 100K Online & More Bad Southwest News!

    Hyatt's Casino Bonanza, United's New Hotness, Chase Sapphire 100K Online & More Bad Southwest News!
    Apr 2 2025
    Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week Chase & United launched all new revamped credit cards top to bottom. In addition to increased welcome offers they raised the prices on their annual fees and added a bunch of other perks. Should you pick up one of the new Chase United cards and which offer is best? Plus how should you deal with the new "coupons" they offer. In other news Southwest's new pricing is coming online and the news isn't good. With fare buckets and lower overall values it isn't the best move but there are some sweet spots you should know about. Other topics discussed include: crazy $89 NYC hotel room, the longest walking airports, Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K online, Hyatt's new casino promo, why high annual fees aren't all bad and how you can drive on part of the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix circuit. Episode Guide 0:00 Swanky NYC $89 hotel room0:50 The longest and shortest walking airports3:03 Diving into Southwest’s new award pricing - New fare buckets?4:40 What is the value of Rapid Rewards now & best award redemptions?7:14 United and Chase’s huge relaunch - New cards, bonuses and coupons!9:53 Which new United card offer is the best to pickup?11:44 Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K going online soon?13:21 Hilton gift card mess continues & “hack” to cash them out15:15 Hyatt’s new casino promo - Earn bonus points on every night17:11 $10K in credit card annual fees & why that might not be a bad thing20:57 Cool S - LV Grand Prix Plaza - Drive on the F1 course Links NYC hotel - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?mibextid=UalRPS&v=2739262022947168&rdid=zEn8QD6grbeMovXDLong/short airport walks - https://www.kurufootwear.com/blogs/articles/airport-walking-distancesSouthwest pricing - https://travel-on-points.com/new-southwest-pricing/CSP online - https://www.reddit.com/r/ChaseSapphire/comments/1jm6spa/100k_sub_will_be_online_43_per_chase_customer/ $10K annual fees - https://travel-on-points.com/my-credit-card-annual-fees/Vegas Grand Prix go karts - https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1553490775348209Hyatt casino promo - https://milestomemories.com/earn-bonus-points-at-20-hyatt-casino-destinations/ 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!
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    23 m
  • Baha Mar Paradise or Overpriced - Staying for "Free" in Nassau, Water Park, Room Review & More!

    Baha Mar Paradise or Overpriced - Staying for "Free" in Nassau, Water Park, Room Review & More!
    Mar 31 2025

    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss Mark's recent family Spring Break trip to Baha Mar in Nassau. This new aged megaresort has just about everything for the family but it comes at a cost. We'll discuss how you can save with miles & points at Baha Mar plus what to expect with the rooms, beaches, water park and more. Plus is this the perfect casino destination and how can you save big with elite status. Everything you need to know to decide if Bahamas is worth your time or not.

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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
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    46 m
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