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Bright spots in the latest award devaluations
Nobody likes it when points become less valuable because awards get more expensive or when policies change that make it harder to play the game. But remember that those dark clouds have silver linings, and this week on Frequent Miler on the Air we discuss some of the bright spots...
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Peak Summer Road Trips, Best Ever Marriott Bonuses & Hyatt Devaluation?
Discussing a jetlag app, Summer trip planning and insane Summer demand, best ever Marriott card bonuses and are Hyatt's recent changes a devaluation? The post Peak Summer Road Trips, Best Ever Marriott Bonuses & Hyatt Devaluation? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 473: Huh, so now what?
American has a bunch more planes on order, while JetBlue and Spirit officially call it quits. Plus lots more...
Frequent Miler
Podcast: Where’s the best place to live for miles and points? | Coffee Break Ep03
On our last Ask Us Anything, Live, one of our listeners asked “If you could live anywhere in the U.S., or the world for that matter, based solely on points and miles opportunities, where would you live?” While this question was hypothetical for most of us…it’s actually a very relevant...
We Travel There
Dolmabahce Palace, Prince’s Islands & Hagia Sofia in Istanbul, Turkey
I’m really excited to interview freelance writer Pinar Tarhan about Istanbul, Turkey. Pinar’s tips for the best things to do in Istanbul are awesome because she was born in Istanbul, and she loves how easy it is to cross continents between Europe and Asia to experience both sides of the...
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Vegas Loop Toxic Sludge, Mirage Volcano Returns, Huge Slot Merger & Dead Vegas Hacks!
Vegas Loop may be having issues, the Vegas hacks social media killed, Adventuredome expands and when you can catch the Mirage volcano! The post Vegas Loop Toxic Sludge, Mirage Volcano Returns, Huge Slot Merger & Dead Vegas Hacks! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Podcast: Which is the best Amex Platinum card? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep244
American Express has four different Platinum cards, all with a $695 annual fee. In this episode Greg and Nick not only help differentiate these Platinum cards from one another, they also pick out which one is best (or which is best for which kind of need.) Watch the full episode...
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Recycled Soup, a Haunted Hotel and Red Envelopes – Taiwan Trip Report
Dive into the quirks, fun and practicality of visiting Taiwan including EVA business class, Grand Hyatt Taipei and the food. The post Recycled Soup, a Haunted Hotel and Red Envelopes – Taiwan Trip Report appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 472: Bags and buses and out of business
More baggage talk, plus buses, and an airline is out of business.
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Podcast: Nick’s baller Bilt gamble | Coffee Break Ep02
Back in January, Nick saw that Bilt was going to have a huge transfer bonus to Aeroplan (one of his favorite mileage programs)…but he didn’t have a Bilt card yet. With luck on his side though, he suspected he could get the card and get over 100K Aeroplan miles in...
We Travel There
Butterfly Rainforest, Devil’s Millhopper & Ichetucknee Springs in Gainesville, Florida
I’m really excited to interview freelance writer Paulette Perhach about Gainesville, Florida. Paulette’s tips for the best things to do in Gainesville are awesome because she went to school here, moved to Seattle for ten years, and then returned for the sunshine, creative atmosphere, and low cost of living. Please...
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Caesars Not Selling, Bed Bugs in Vegas, Venetian’s Big Investment & Tropicana Demolition Update!
A big headliner is out, Caesars is not selling, more on the Tropicana demolition and which Vegas hotels had bed bugs. The post Caesars Not Selling, Bed Bugs in Vegas, Venetian’s Big Investment & Tropicana Demolition Update! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Podcast: The best transferable points program is… | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep243
We love our transferable points, but not all transferable points programs are created equal. On episode 243 of Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and Nick dissect the different factors that make a transferable program “the best”. FM OTA: The best transferable points program is… Watch the full episode here,...
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Epic Trip – Back to Back Asia in First Class, New JAL, DMZ, Angkor Wat & More with Han Chicago
Join us for this episode where Han Chicago joins us to discuss back to back first class trips to Asia including Japan Airlines new business class, flying Korean Air first in the 747, things to eat, places to stay and more! The post Epic Trip – Back to Back Asia...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 471: It still doesn’t make sense
Revisiting a couple stories from the past few weeks, and they still don't make much sense. Plus lots of new news, too.