Spring Break In Europe - Flights, Hotels, Practical Advice & Gratitude
Miles to Memories - Fun Side of Miles, Points & Travel
by Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Friends
6d ago
Episode Description On this episode Shawn discusses his recent family Spring Break trip to Lisbon and Paris. Learn about the flights and redemptions plus some of the cool things seen along the way. Family travel can be difficult, but it is so rewarding, even if it is squeezed into a tight timeframe. Shawn & Joe also discuss the power of returning places, where to stay at Disneyland Paris & how a drone show inspired the whole thing.   Episode Notes 3:38 One-way car rentals for repositioning 4:45 AA Business Class to Europe 6:40 How cool is Lisbon? 8:53 Why you need to start d ..read more
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Rethinking Your Hotel Loyalty & Elite Status Game with Benjy Harmon
Miles to Memories - Fun Side of Miles, Points & Travel
by Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Friends
2w ago
Episode Description On this episode of the podcast Shawn is joined by MtM Contributor and MtM Diamond moderator Benjy Harmon. Shawn & Benjy dive deep into why you may want to rethink your hotel elite strategy, why Hyatt may be overrated and a cool little place you can visit on your next stop into DFW ..read more
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Peak Summer Road Trips, Best Ever Marriott Bonuses & Hyatt Devaluation?
Miles to Memories - Fun Side of Miles, Points & Travel
by Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Friends
2w ago
Episode Description On this episode of the podcast Shawn & Joe discuss trip planning including national parks, the insanity of summer demand and why you might want to visit during off-peak seasons. They also follow up on their jetlag discussion including a cool app to help you out, go into the details of two new “best ever” Marriott card offers plus discuss the recent category changes for Hyatt which saw many hotels increase in cost.   ..read more
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Recycled Soup, a Haunted Hotel and Red Envelopes - Taiwan Trip Report
Miles to Memories - Fun Side of Miles, Points & Travel
by Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Friends
1M ago
Episode Description Joe recounts his trip to Taiwan, including Grand Hyatt Taipei, flying E-V-A Airlines in business class, highlights in Taipei, and eating at random bathroom tiled floor restaurants. How much money did the kids get in their red envelopes? Listen and find out! Episode Notes 0:00 - Joe just got home and is jet lagged 9:30 - Grand Hyatt Taipei (haunted?) 15:32 - EVA business class 28:05 - Exploring Taiwan 31:13 - Aloft Tainan 33:27 - Taipei highlights Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with u ..read more
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Epic Trip - Back to Back Asia in First Class, New JAL, DMZ, Angkor Wat & More with Han Chicago
Miles to Memories - Fun Side of Miles, Points & Travel
by Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Friends
1M ago
Episode Description On this episode Han Chicago joins Shawn to discuss his recent epic back to back First Class trips to Asia. Products discussed include the new Japan Airlines First Class, Korean Air First Class, Etihad's customer service, Singapore's foot well, a lofty Holiday Inn plus the redemptions along the way. Han also discusses avoiding the Park Hyatt Siem Reap plus his favorite parts of Angkor Wat and why you should visit now. He also discusses why Seoul is so underrated, visiting the DMZ, his favorite place to eat in Singapore, where you want to stay when in Bangkok and more.  ..read more
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Hyatt Concierge Frustration, Companion Pass Shortcut & New Vegas Status Match
Miles to Memories - Fun Side of Miles, Points & Travel
by Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Friends
1M ago
Episode Description On this episode Shawn and Joe discuss the Super Bowl in Las Vegas and what the experience is like seeing U2 at the Sphere. They also discuss tons of new card offers that have dropped in the past week including a fast track to the Southwest Companion Pass. Other topics include: Hyatt concierge frustration, losing Vendome, Chinese New Year & Joe’s upcoming trip to Taiwan. Episode Notes 0:00 - Las Vegas baby 16:44 - Shawn spring break updates and pivots, Hyatt concierge frustrations 27:25 - Joe’s going to Taiwan 39:08 - Credit card updates New green restrictions: https://m ..read more
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Attempted Vendoming, Missing Icon, Epic Universe & Foreign Currency Return Trap
Miles to Memories - Fun Side of Miles, Points & Travel
by Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Friends
1M ago
Episode Description On this episode Shawn and Joe discuss the newly announced Epic Universe park in Orlando. This new theme park should be on everyone’s radar and we’ll tell you why. We also discuss the trap when returning things in a foreign currency, Shawn attempts to Vendome, Joe isn’t impressed with Trip It Pro and why Icon of the Seas will have to wait for next time. Episode Notes 1:54 - Joe’s no good very bad weekend 9:58 - TripIt Pro and Halfday 16:49 - Losing money on a return?? 26:38 - Shawn’s spring break updates 31:51 - EPIC Universe Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us ..read more
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Miracle in Hawaii - Surviving A 1,000 Foot Fall, The Dramatic Rescue & Lessons Learned with Ian Snyder
Miles to Memories - Fun Side of Miles, Points & Travel
by Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Friends
1M ago
Episode Description On this episode Shawn is joined by Mark Ostermann and Ian Snyder to discuss a recent set of events that could have proved tragic, but thankfully has a happy ending. Ian recently fell 1,000 feet during a difficult hike in Hawaii and spent 3 days waiting to be rescued. We discuss the story, his rescue and all of the lessons learned along the way with the laughter and fun you would expect! This is a crazy story you definitely want to hear.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us an ..read more
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Traveling to Every Country in the World with Ryan Smith
Miles to Memories - Fun Side of Miles, Points & Travel
by Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Friends
1M ago
Episode Description On this episode Shawn is joined by former MtM Contributor Ryan Smith to discuss his recent accomplishment of visiting every single country in the world. We'll discuss his journey as a writer in the miles and points space plus dive into his country collecting. Find out how his journey began, how he chose his last country and all of the amazing and challenging things along the way.  Episode Notes 0:00 Freelancing in this space & what it is like being a writer. 08:25 The community of country counters & proving your “track record” 16:59 Setting a goal of visiting ..read more
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MGM Gets Bonvoyed, Getting Around Hyatt's Quirks and Last Minute Spring Break
Miles to Memories Podcast
by Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Friends
1M ago
Episode Description On this episode Shawn and Joe discuss the announced details of the new MGM/Marriott partnership. It is coming much later than expected (in fact we still don't have a date), but is it better than Hyatt's previous partnership and what sort of benefits will you get when staying? They also discuss some of Hyatt's quirks, Shawn's last minute Paris Spring Break trip and a checking account bonus that is lucrative and easy to grab.  Episode Notes 6:04 - MGM Bonvoy details 15:38 - Las Vegas eras 18:38 - Dealing with Hyatt's quirky award rules 30:04 - Shawn plans spring break 3 ..read more
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