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MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

De: Shawn Coomer & Mark Ostermann
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 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.Copyright 2019-2023 ESR Media, LLC Ciencias Sociales Escritos y Comentarios sobre Viajes
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  • Behind the Epic Universe Hype, Epic for Miles/Points Nerds, Japan Trip Planning & Co-Traveler Zen!

    Behind the Epic Universe Hype, Epic for Miles/Points Nerds, Japan Trip Planning & Co-Traveler Zen!
    May 26 2025

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    Episode Description

    This week Universal Epic Universe opened its doors. As the first major theme park to open in the United States since 2001 it is a big deal, but if you aren't a huge theme park nerd should it be on your radar? Joe attended the Epic Universe media preview while Shawn went as a normal guest. You can listen to a more in depth nerdy conversation about the park on this week's Disney Deciphered, but on this show we discuss what it was like doing the media preview, what sort of hype is promised, how it affects your views plus what we both think of the park and how Shawn's real guest experience different from Joe's VIP tours. We also discuss some of Joe's plans for his upcoming Japan family trip plus why business class one way and economy the other isn't just a way to save points. It could be a way to save your kids! :) Episode Guide Episode Guide
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 1:41 Locking down Korea/Japan for the Summer - Family rates, finding a compatible traveling family, international driving permits & business class vs. economy
    • 12:20 Why it isn't always about traveling for "free"
    • 16:30 What it's like doing press trips - Behind the Epic Universe VIP opening
    • 23:35 The coolest part of the Epic Universe media experience
    • 32:36 Is Epic Universe the culmination of themed entertainment in 2025?
    • 42:15 Universal vs. Disney and Epic Universe for the miles & points normie

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    53 m
  • Hilton Devalues Again, Last Minute Business Class for 3, Amex to Alaska Ending Soon & Valuing Points

    Hilton Devalues Again, Last Minute Business Class for 3, Amex to Alaska Ending Soon & Valuing Points
    May 19 2025

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    Episode Description

    This week Shawn and Mark discuss some interesting items in the news. Amex is now offering perks for downgrading cards, but there is a catch. They also discuss the end of Amex to Alaska via Hawaiian and how Hilton's recent devaluation is shocking in many ways. Are Hilton's points worth anything and why their certs have become even better. In other news Shawn goes over his upcoming trip to Europe including how the itinerary is shaping up last minute and why this way of booking works. He goes over his nonstop last minute business class redemption for 3, some of the other quirks of the trip and why it is exciting planning this stuff at the last minute versus a year in advance. Episode Guide
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 1:15 The great Amex to Hawaiian to Alaska debate & end date
    • 6:13 The cash value of points & how to use them properly
    • 13:00 Last minute business class to Germany for 3!
    • 18:10 European road trip, theme parks, culture & PH Zurich debate
    • 26:25 Booking early or last minute - What is the best points strategy?
    • 29:08 Amex “paying” customers to downgrade cards?
    • 39:25 Hilton’s Devaluation - Max points way up

    Links

    • https://travel-on-points.com/membership-rewards-transfers-to-alaska-airlines/
    • https://travel-on-points.com/hilton-honors-devaluation/
    • https://travel-on-points.com/amex-downgrade-bonus-offers/

    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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    45 m
  • Insane Chase Sapphire Rumor, Rejecting Airport Lounges, Hyatt Crackdown & No Real ID Meltdown?

    Insane Chase Sapphire Rumor, Rejecting Airport Lounges, Hyatt Crackdown & No Real ID Meltdown?
    May 12 2025

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    Episode Description

    This week Mark and Shawn discuss a number of interesting topics in the travel realm including the rumored upcoming changes to Chase's premium flagship card Sapphire Reserve. As part of the rumors the fee is going way up and some benefits are being cut, but they are adding a lot. If this rumor proves true will this card be worth pursuing? We also discuss the overall rejection of airport lounges in the travel space. Are weary travelers just too picky or have lounges jumped the shark? Shawn shares his real world "lounge skipping" experience along with how it was to fly on day one of Real ID. To close it out we discuss the fallout from a viral Frontier agent video and why Maho Beach in St. Martin is one of the cooler places to visit. Episode Guide 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    0:22 Hyatt implements new rules on award transfers
    4:46 Huge Chase Sapphire Reserve rumor - Higher fee & tons of “coupons”
    13:19 REAL ID doomsday didn’t happen - Shawn’s experience
    17:43 The airport lounge backlash
    25:36 Viral Frontier video - Reinforces their reputation?
    31:10 AA flight experience - 2 different ends of the spectrum
    35:52 Maho Beach in St. Martin - Why its so cool for aviation enthusiasts and beyond

    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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    40 m
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