Earn Points on Mortgages, Alaska Devalues, Tallest/Fastest Coaster Opening & Emergency Redemptions
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Release Date: 10/21/2025
Debating Hyatt's 5 FREE Nights - Is It A BETTER Offer + Mr. Beast Joins Bilt Amex GLITCH!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Episode Description On this episode of the MTM Travel miles & points show we dive into some of the better deals and happenings this week. Bilt is back with Rent Day and a great transfer bonus, but there are still some frustrations. Hyatt has a somewhat new 5 free night offer, but is it worth going for over the points? Finally we show you how to grab a massive $1,200 checking bonus that you can fund with a credit card. 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:32 Hyatt’s 5 free night offer - A better alternative? 3:05 Points or certs? How to decide which is better 5:57 Bilt Rent Day - Accor transfer...
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NYC Resort Fees BANNED - What It Means & Why It May Change Your Next Hotel Booking!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel (the travel show) Mark discusses his planning and awards for his upcoming Azores trip. He also discusses Evermore and his upcoming villa booking with Hilton points plus we dive into the new NYC Mayor's policy banning resort fees. Can this new rule extend beyond NYC? 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:37 Azores award update & Morocco aspirations 9:11 Evermore with Hilton points - HUGE VILLAS! 12:45 Getting sick of Orlando? 14:18 NYC resort fee ban - How it works 16:57 Should a resort fee ban be nationwide? 20:35 Status less valuable? Enjoying...
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Bilt Rewards 2.0 - 3 New Cards & INSANELY COMPLICATED - The Ultimate Coupon Book?!?
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Shawn's InKind referral - Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel we break down everything new from BIlt Rewards. This week Bilt launched 3 new credit cards that help you earn points on paying your mortgage/rent, but things are confusing. On this show we go through all of the controversy surrounding Bilt 2.0, which cards and benefits are on offer, how to maximize these complicated cards and which version we are planning to get. Did Bilt mess up this launch and what can they do to fix the program. Plus does extra complication add more opportunity? 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:30...
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Hyatt's Rough New Policy Change & Trump's Cap On Interest Rates - The Death of Credit Cards?
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Shawn's InKind referral - Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel we discuss President Trump's new proposal to limit credit card interest rates. Is it possible to pull of this order plus what will be some of the unintended consequences of lowering and capping interest rates. Plus is the credit card system good for consumers? In other news we also discuss why Mark picked up the Spirit Airlines credit card, a big airline merger, the better Chase Freedom Unlimited offer, maximizing IHG's United perk, Hyatt's rough policy change and how traveling makes kids perhaps a little too...
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Best Deals for The New Year, Pacman In Real Life, Saks Warning & Maximizing Chase Credits!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Shawn's InKind referral - Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel we take a look back at our favorite deals from 2025 and how they apply in the new year. From AA transfers to monster bonuses, what did we love and what do we hope for in 2026. We also discuss: our New Year's Eve in Vegas, Pacman in real life and some tricks to maximizing Chase Sapphire Reserve credits. 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:17 Recapping our New Year’s 3:22 Mark’s NYE AA travel experience 8:20 Our favorite deals of 2025 - Citi AA transfers? 11:29 BofA’s Atmos Summit Visa was a winner 13:30 Bilt’s big...
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End of Year Credit Blitz, Surprising New Card Apps & Christmas on the High Seas!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Shawn's InKind referral - Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel we shake off the post-Christmas blues with some fun discussion about travel and credit cards. Shawn just returned from his Christmas cruise on Princess. He discusses how it was unique plus his strategy for earning free casino cruises. We also discuss: how we're maximizing all of our end of year credits, Mark's lesser known triple dip, struggling with kids & technology, InKind's expanded bonus + snow tubing in Norway and the Six Flags Saudi Arabia opening. 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:25 Christmas cruising on the...
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Disney Drinking Inflation, Abrupt Card Shutdown, Dangers of Fintech, Easy 15K & Transfer Devals!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at milestomemories dot com 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 Mark returns to recap his Thanksgiving family adventure to London and Paris. From flights to hotels and what to do, he covers his unique perspective on these two iconic cities. Shawn also recaps this weekend's MTM Diamond meetup in San Antonio and the two contemplate whether big family trips are worth it. 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel...
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Thanksgiving to Europe, San Antonio Impresses, Visiting Ted Lasso & The Forgotten Paris Hyatt!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at milestomemories dot com 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 Mark returns to recap his Thanksgiving family adventure to London and Paris. From flights to hotels and what to do, he covers his unique perspective on these two iconic cities. Shawn also recaps this weekend's MTM Diamond meetup in San Antonio and the two contemplate whether big family trips are worth it. 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel...
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Family Travel Social Media Trap, The Traveler's Disconnect & World's Largest Cruise Ship Review!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at milestomemories dot com 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 Joe Cheung joins Shawn to catch up on some travel happenings. During the show Joe discusses and reviews his time on the world's largest cruise ship. It has a lot to do, but is Star of the Seas worth the premium price? We also discuss: post Thanksgiving, the traveler's dilemma, Paris vibes and the social media trap all traveling...
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Chase's Huge New Restrictions, Hyatt's Tech Gremlin, London/Paris Planning & A Traveler's Stress!
MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at milestomemories dot com 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 Mark discusses his upcoming extended family trip to London and Paris. We discuss how all of the trip planning falls to the traveler, how it becomes so stressful and why technology is making it harder for the non-traveler. What is on the books for the Paris/London trip, what makes those cities great and why do we put up with family...
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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam
Episode Description
- 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
- 1:05 Using miles & points for the important things
- 7:42 Universal’s new theme park opening in 2026
- 10:00 World’s tallest/fastest/longest coaster opening in Saudi Arabia
- 15:10 Alaska devalues companion benefit
- 19:28 You can finally earn points for paying your mortgage
- 29:27 Rental car overcharge & National’s amazing customer service
- 35:16 Partner award nightmare again - Canceled for schedule change?
Links
- Melio Offer (affiliate link) - https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam
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