Carnival in Rio De Janeiro! Flights, Hotels, Points Redemptions & Tips + Is It Safe?
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Release Date: 03/07/2025
Cap One's Giant 400K Bonus, Misleading Travel Ads, MGM Goes Iconic & Insane Food Presentations!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) Episode Description This week several new card offers came out along with some that are ending. MGM launched their interesting Iconic card which gives you a path towards spending to higher status in a much better way. Capital One also released a 350K/400K offer that isn't for the faint of heart while IHG's record 200K bonus is ending soon. In other #news digital arrival cards are spreading across the world and one of the most popular tourist destinations has now implemented one. We also discuss:...
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Last Minute "Free" Trip to Europe, Economy vs. Business, Having 6 Hilton Cards & An Epic Detour
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss last minute plans including Shawn's "free" cruise and his upcoming trip to Europe. Economy vs. business, flying into other airports, repositioning and calculating fuel surcharges are all factors, but what is the best option? We also discuss why you may want tons of Hilton credit cards and the headache they bring, Shawn's upcoming visit to Epic Universe, picking Orlando hotels and...
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250K Bonus + Kicker, Hilton's Best U.S. Redemption, Safety of Helicopters & "Free" Money from Wells!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) Episode Description This week several increased card offers came out including a new version of Amex's popular "no lifetime language" Business Platinum offer. Find out how to see if you are targeted for 250K points plus a new type of kicker. Other offers include Marriott's new hybrid 3 nights + 50K and AA's 75K business card. In other news Brazil now has an e-visa but we will show you how to get it. We also discuss: food at the Masters, very good Wells Fargo checking bonuses, safety of...
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AA Does Good, Madness of Apps, Chinese Social Media Response & Universal's Epic Expansion!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark follow up on Mark's AA status match "battle" including a great resolution and some tips if you are in the same position. They also discuss the prevalence of service apps and how they just aren't working out, Universal's crazy expansions including their brand new Epic Universe theme park and Universal Studios Great Britain plus how Chinese manufacturers are taking to social media to fight...
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Big Amex Downgrades, Airline Status Matches Galore, Chase's HUGE Deal & Travel Treasure Hunting!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) Episode Description This week we learned of some expected changes coming to the American Express Business Platinum card. With the addition of Hilton credits last year, we have now seen a downgrade to other popular benefits including the Dell credit. Is it worth getting and keeping after all of this? In other news Chase has released an increased value offer for some cardholders using Chase Travel. This is good and you'll want to see if you are targeted. We also discuss: matching welcome offers,...
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Battling with AA, Easy $200 Offer + Mark & Shawn Do Vegas!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark go over their recent weekend adventures in Vegas which includes many off the Strip sights plus the Capital One lounge, New York New York hotel and a lot more. They also discuss Mark's epic battle brewing with American Airlines, an easy $200 offer that also supports the show plus how amazing service can still exist in 2025. Subscribe to MTM...
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Hyatt's Casino Bonanza, United's New Hotness, Chase Sapphire 100K Online & More Bad Southwest News!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) Episode Description This week Chase & United launched all new revamped credit cards top to bottom. In addition to increased welcome offers they raised the prices on their annual fees and added a bunch of other perks. Should you pick up one of the new Chase United cards and which offer is best? Plus how should you deal with the new "coupons" they offer. In other news Southwest's new pricing is coming online and the news isn't good. With fare buckets and lower overall values it isn't the best...
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Baha Mar Paradise or Overpriced - Staying for "Free" in Nassau, Water Park, Room Review & More!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss Mark's recent family Spring Break trip to Baha Mar in Nassau. This new aged megaresort has just about everything for the family but it comes at a cost. We'll discuss how you can save with miles & points at Baha Mar plus what to expect with the rooms, beaches, water park and more. Plus is this the perfect casino destination and how can you save big with elite status. Everything you need to know to decide if Bahamas is worth your time or not. Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20...
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Crazy Spring Break Audible, Last Minute DFW Flights, Hotels & Activities + Getting Chase Aeroplan
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn is joined by Joe Cheung to discuss his recent application for the Aeroplan card and how Joe is planning on taking his family to the European Christmas markets. The bulk of the show focuses on Shawn's Spring Break trip which included a same day audible from a road trip to a Dallas Fort Worth adventure. We discuss all of the bookings for the trip, how Shawn pulled it off on the same day, what the new Capital One lounge in Vegas looks like, things to do with kids in DFW and why traveling like this can be so much fun. Plus the BBQ. ...
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Hyatt Elite Carveouts, US Bank's 4% Mistake, Hotel Ice Hack, Up to 185K Bonvoy & Debit Rewards Cards
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) Episode Description This week we learned that Hyatt has changed their terms to give another property an exemption from honoring elite benefits. With their exclusion list growing longer and longer is this a move in the wrong direction? Is Hyatt's growth coming at the cost of a consistent loyalty program? In other news American Express released increased offers for two of the Marriott cards where you can get a welcome offer up to 185K. We also discuss: US Bank's way too generous 4% cashback card,...
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Episode Description
On this episode of MTM Travel Mark debriefs his recent trip to Rio for Carnival. We go over the logistics of the trip including hotel and flight redemptions to discuss where to stay and where to avoid. Plus what are the best things to do in Rio, how is it to experience Carnival, is it safe and should you put Rio on your places to visit?
Episode Guide
- 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
- 0:20 Last minute changes, bad Canadian pizza & our altered schedule next week
- 12:56 Afraid to fly - Should we be apprehensive about flying with all of these crashes?
- 21:55 The buddy battle - Traveling with friends & our “advanced” techniques
- 25:15 Fake travel influencer happiness?
- 27:10 Self upgrading to First Class - A success story?!
- 30:45 Shutdowns galore - AA and Amex give the axe
- 37:15 Is all of it worth it?
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