Miles To Memories
Las Vegas Tipping Standards, MGM’s New Filming Policy & Resorts World Announces An Expansion!
MGM has a new casino filming policy, Resorts World announces an expansion, how to tip properly on jackpots and a new boutique hotel with a quirk is open in Las Vegas. The post Las Vegas Tipping Standards, MGM’s New Filming Policy & Resorts World Announces An Expansion! appeared first on Miles...
Frequent Miler
Conquer the impossible: The challenge is on!
If you’ve ever thought that award travel with a family of four or five people just can’t be done, this week we are conquering the impossible to show you that it certainly can. The point of the trip is to highlight sweet spots, show our strategies, and experience some of...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 435: An eye on the future
New planes, new routes, and new seats all bode well for the future. And some lines being dropped might not be so bad, either.
Miles To Memories
Inside Wynn Las Vegas New Rooms, How Many Vegas Visitors Die & Resorts World’s New Players Club!
What are the new renovated rooms like at Wynn Las Vegas, how many Vegas visitors die, a look at the new A's stadium renders and Resorts World is launching a new player's club. The post Inside Wynn Las Vegas New Rooms, How Many Vegas Visitors Die & Resorts World’s New Players...
We Travel There
River Arts District, Chow Chow Festival & Western NC Nature Center in Asheville, North Carolina
I’m really excited to interview Kristy Tolley, the author of the book “100 Things to Do in Asheville Before You Die,” about Asheville, North Carolina. Kristy’s tips for the best things to do in Asheville are awesome because she’s been coming to Asheville for more than 30 years. And she...
Miles To Memories
MGM’s Vegas Land Purchase, A’s Make A Deal, Celine Returning & A New Carousel Bar Comes to Town!
On this episode we discuss a $54 million land purchase by MGM on the Strip, how the A's now have a stadium deal in place, when Celine will return, Strat's backtrack and how to see a driver's POV of the F1 Vegas race. The post MGM’s Vegas Land Purchase, A’s Make...
Frequent Miler
How would we spend 1 million dollars?
If you suddenly had to spend a million dollars, what would be your rewards earning strategy to get the most bang for your big bucks? We get this type of question from time to time, whether from small business owners or those with a sudden tax bill from an inheritance...
Miles To Memories
Stranded in Memphis, JAL’s Coffin Suite & Japan Hotel Overload with Jasmine Coomer
On this episode Jasmine joins Shawn to discuss all of the crazy hotels and travel they have been experiencing in Japan plus getting stuck in Memphis and whether their first Category 8 Hyatt redemption was worth it. The post Stranded in Memphis, JAL’s Coffin Suite & Japan Hotel Overload with Jasmine...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 434: Trust buster
JetBlue and American Airlines have a lot of work to do if they're going to keep the NEA alive. A judge ruled it illegal last Friday, setting up all sorts of challenges for the carriers.
We Travel There
Snowball Fights, Murakami Gardens & Sado Island in Niigata, Japan
I’m really excited to interview freelance writer Greg Goodmacher about Niigata, Japan. Greg’s tips for the best things to do in Niigata are awesome because he came to Japan for a teaching job and now writes about his unique experiences in Japan, including bathing in over 600 different hot springs...
Frequent Miler
The sky has fallen on United MileagePlus. Now what?
United has implemented the ugly side of having no award chart by increasing prices substantially this week (before walking it back a little bit). If your faith in United MileagePlus has been rattled (which is fair), fear not — there are other solid options for booking Star Alliance awards. This...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 433: Going native
Two nice implementations of indigenous themes and art from airlines announced this week, and the impact for passengers is pretty good, too.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Hidden Restaurants & Speakeasies, Circus Circus Is Perfect Nostalgia & Excalibur Gets Rocks!
Find the many hidden speakeasies and restaurants in Las Vegas, find out why Circus Circus is perfect nostalgia, updates on what is replacing water at Strip resorts and why Wynn's pool may be the best for families in Las Vegas. The post Vegas Hidden Restaurants & Speakeasies, Circus Circus Is Perfect...
We Travel There
Luffa Farm, BBQ Festival & Wine Trolley in Santa Maria Valley, California
I’m really excited to interview Jennifer Harrison, Tourism Director at the local Chamber of Commerce, about Santa Maria Valley, California. Jennifer’s tips for the best things to do in Santa Maria Valley are awesome because she’s been a part of the local community all of her life, and she loves...
Miles To Memories
Las Vegas Athletics INSANITY – New Stadium Site, Less Public Money & Goodbye to Tropicana!
On this episode we deep dive into the insane news that the Athletics have shifted to yet another stadium site, likely meaning the end of one of the most historic casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. The post Las Vegas Athletics INSANITY – New Stadium Site, Less Public Money & Goodbye...