Favorite Amex Transfer Partners, Crazy Hotel Pass, Haunted Hyatt Hotel & Inspired by "The Beach"!
Release Date: 06/26/2024
Big Chase Card Rumor, Delta's Stunning New Lounge, Crazy Flying Strategy & Dumbest Points Redemption
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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week a few interesting topics made the news including a new trend that is sweeping social media. People are foregoing entertainment and just about everything on long flights. Does this make the flight experience better or does it just sound like hell? In other news Chase was making noise with a rumor about a possible Amex Centurion competitor the bank will launch. We also saw new spending offers for Chase cardholders and a glitch affecting recent applicants and their welcome offers. Other topics discussed include:...
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Favorite Amex Transfer Partners, Crazy Hotel Pass, Haunted Hyatt Hotel & Inspired by "The Beach"!
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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week the first half of the year draws down which means it is time to redeem all of your expiring credits! On this episode we dive a bit into the Dell ecosystem, how to maximize offers, get huge cashback and take advantage of Amex Business Platinum credits. But what should you buy? In other news Shawn recaps part of his recent trip including a haunted hotel experience in Taiwan and visiting Disney's newest expansion in Tokyo which is the most expensive ever. Other topics discussed include: allergies on a plane, our...
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Airport Lounges Are Overrated, Chase's New Popup, Bilt/Wells Fargo Drama & Japan For Family Travel!
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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week the Wall Street Journal released an eye opening article about Wells Fargo and their relationship with Bilt. The Bilt Mastercard has become popular with certain groups of people, but it is seemingly costing Wells Fargo millions. Is this a good or a bad thing? In other news you may soon see a popup when applying for a Chase card and this might not be a bad thing. We also discuss more about Shawn's trip to Japan, why Tokyo is amazing for family travel, how airport lounges are simply overrated, a viral Simpsons like...
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Miles & Points for Normies, Hilton Timeshare Deal, Airbnb Horror Story & ANA's A380 Business Class!
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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week a horror story related to Airbnb surfaced which reminded us of some of the pitfalls of these types of rentals. As Airbnb and similar services become more popular do hosts have a bit too much power and is it better just to stay in hotels? We also discuss Shawn's recent last minute booking on ANA's A380 Flying Honu business class and why it was such an amazing deal. Other topics include: 17 forbidden places you can't visit, a great Hilton timeshare deal, how normal people can earn miles & points for "free"...
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Insane Hotel Room Hack, Chase Offers Ending Soon, Mark's New Favorite Hilton & Universal VIP!
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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week a video surfaced of a new way to enter hotel rooms that is concerning. Should you worry about it and how can you secure your room and your valuables? We also discuss the end of the Chase Sapphire increased welcome offers, how Hilton's gift card experience kind of stinks, Mark's favorite Hilton in the U.S., why the Tommie Hollywood is a pass and how Mark scored "free" Universal VIP tickets & why there are absolutely worth it. Episode Guide: 0:00 Insane crazy passenger incident - Streaking? 1:46 Chase’s...
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AA's Shocking Response, Increased Hilton & Marriott Offers, Rough Baggage Handlers & Extra Seats!
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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week we saw quite a few crazy stories including an AA flight attendant filming people in the bathroom and the company's response. How will AA make it right? We also talk about a Hyatt hotel being very sneaky and how one flight attendant overstepped when it came to a purchased extra seat. Plus should you buy an extra seat for yourself. We also discuss increased offers for Hilton, Marriott and Aeroplan cards. Tons of free night certs up for grabs right now! Other topics include: another Amex annual fee increase, rough...
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Favorite Points Redemptions, Building Travel Communities & Our Origin Story!
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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: A lot of people talk miles & points but we have been living them for a long time! In this episode Shawn and Mark discuss the origins of the channel and how they began working together. From an international family backpacking trip in 2007 to crazy weekend escapes they have done it all (well a lot) and want to share their knowledge with you. They also discuss their favorite redemptions, building travel communities and why Mark really loves soy sauce on his rice. Episode Guide: 0:00 A crazy last minute travel audible...
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Hilton's Cool New Partner, Scoring 300K Amex, First Time in 1st Class, NYC Portal & Huge Delta Deal!
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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: There were some fun travel stories this week including the new high tech portal between NYC and Dublin. This piece of tech is quite fun, but it caused some issues even if it served its purpose of connecting humans. We also discuss a nightmare Marriott hotel stay you have to hear about! In other news we talk different flavors of the Amex Platinum including how some people are scoring 300K Membership Rewards as a welcome offer. Other topics discussed include: Hilton's Auto Camp integration, an amazing new Delta Amex Offer,...
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Hyatt's Rio Vegas Change, Citi Launches Strata, Missing the Northern Lights & 170K Delta Windfall!
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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: Citi made waves this week with the leak and then the launch of their new Strata Premier Card. The card has a new look and new branding, but what did they improve and did the annual fee go up? We also have an update on the increased Chase Sapphire Preferred offers including how you can get matched and why you may want to look at referrals. In other travel news a new airline has launched that is focused on dogs. Bark Air makes the flying experience better than ever for canines but it will cost you. We also discuss why Shawn...
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Big Sapphire Bonus, Virgin's Fantastic Cruise Offer, Hyatt Suite Space Hack & United Devalues Again!
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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: Perhaps the most popular travel card now has an increased offer, but you can do even better! Find out about Chase Sapphire Preferred's increased welcome offer, why we love Ultimate Rewards and how a little patience can score you even more valuable Ultimate Rewards points if you are going to pick up this card. In other travel news Virgin Voyages has a new points promo with Virgin Red that is a great deal for Shawn's favorite cruise line. We also discuss United's sudden devaluation on some awards, why you should proceed with...
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This week the first half of the year draws down which means it is time to redeem all of your expiring credits! On this episode we dive a bit into the Dell ecosystem, how to maximize offers, get huge cashback and take advantage of Amex Business Platinum credits. But what should you buy?
In other news Shawn recaps part of his recent trip including a haunted hotel experience in Taiwan and visiting Disney's newest expansion in Tokyo which is the most expensive ever. Other topics discussed include: allergies on a plane, our favorite Amex redemption partners, when airlines release award space and how "The Beach" inspired both of us to travel.
Episode Guide:
- 0:00 Inspired by “The Beach” and overtourism
- 1:34 What to buy with those elusive Dell credits
- 3:12 Tips for stacking offers & deals to save more with Dell
- 4:17 Wyndham’s Ultimate Hotel Pass - A good deal?
- 5:54 Diving into Amex Membership Rewards transfer partners
- 6:41 Why we don’t love to transfer Amex points to domestic partners
- 7:36 Waiting for transfer bonuses & do not transfer speculatively
- 9:27 Should you cash out Amex Membership Rewards?
- 10:25 Nuts on a plane - A near death experience on Emirates
- 12:46 Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs - Most expensive theme park expansion ever
- 14:53 Shawn’s haunted hotel experience in Taipei
- 17:04 When do airlines release award space & why you want to stay on top of it
- 19:24 The worst “crime” on an airplane
- 20:39 Flying with a spouse/family - Do you split up?
About the Show:
We love to travel and love to laugh! 20 Minute Travel is designed to get you all of the info you need to supercharge your travel by utilizing credit cards, travel rewards and other tricks to pay pennies on the dollar.
Shawn Coomer is the founder of Miles to Memories and has traveled all over the world with his family utilizing miles & points. He has been writing and podcasting about miles, points and travel since 2013 and has earned and spent millions of points & miles across dozens of programs.
Mark Ostermann is the former Managing Editor of Miles to Memories and is the Managing Editor at Travel on Points. He has been writing about his travel experiences since 2017 and loves to dive into the weeds so you don't have to. He also enjoys a good beer and a laugh or fifty.
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