Podcasts about summer hull

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Tokyo Disney is on Ed's radar for a family trip, so we're pulling in a few Disney experts to help Ed out. Leslie Harvey of Trips With Tykes and the Disney Deciphered podcast joins Summer Hull from The Points Guy to walk us through the best way to plan a Tokyo Disney trip.   Richard adds to the majority of people of this week's show who have already been to Tokyo Disney. He shares his wisdom while making fun of Ed.   If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

How to save money on your next trip and ways to save even after you've already made your travel plans. Amy Davis joins Summer Hull, Content Director for The Points Guy, with a few tricks for saving on flights, hotels and even cruises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Summer Hull is joining us to talk about her recent Alaska cruise on Disney Cruise Lines. We're also talking about recent Marriott news that seems to indicate they'll be making their suite upgrade process better for elite members. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we've launched a new Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Summer Hull, also known as "Mommy Points," to share her expertise in the world of points and miles. As a seasoned traveler, Summer has built a reputation for helping others achieve their travel dreams through strategic use of points and miles. Join us as we delve into Summer's journey, exploring how she got started in this fascinating field and the inspiration behind her blog. We'll uncover her top tips for maximizing travel experiences, discuss common misconceptions, and learn about her favorite travel hacks. Whether you're a points and miles novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this conversation will provide invaluable insights and inspiration for your future adventures. Tune in and get ready to supercharge your travel experiences with Summer Hull, a true expert in the art of travel hacking.Links:Mommy Point BlogThe Points GuyChase Sapphire PlusThe Ultimate Guide to 30AAir New Zealand SkycouchSanta Claus VillageInstagram:@mommypoints@therunningwinemom_

Summer Hull from TPG and Julian Kheel from CNN Underscored are back with us!  I'm constantly getting asked by listeners how we travel the way that we do.  We're lucky enough to have both Summer and Julian on the show this week to talk about some of the tricks we use to travel the way we do without breaking the bank. And, the best part of the episode may be Julian impersonating Richard in his absence. If you sent us a question and we haven't gotten to it yet, we promise we'll get you a reply. We've got a big backlog for future shows! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! If you have a question you can e-mail me at ed@pizzainmotion.com. And, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and ask your question there. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show!

What do your co-workers do that drives your nuts?  Anna and Raven found a list of the top responses and shared some pet peeves of their own!  (:30) Cleaning and exercise are both necessary but time consuming activities, but what if you could get the benefits of both in the time it takes to do one? Anna had Producers' Jon and Sean try it out!  (3:11) The Department of Transportation has a tough, necessary job, so if you think that they exist only to cause delays and make you late for work, that's all I need to know about you!  (7:11) Basketball may not be your thing, but everyone is always excited about the latest trends!  Anna and Raven present March Fadness, the ultimate tournament to determine the greatest fad of all time!  Today's match-up is between; Crocs and Fidget Spinners!  (10:40) What was your rental car nightmare?  One rental car agency has been renting cars that have resulted in over 230 false arrests!  (17:06) If you need some advice on how to avoid a rental car nightmare this summer, Anna and Raven spoke to rental expert Summer Hull about how to make you renting experience easier!  (24:01) If you're a single parent looking to date someone in a similar situation, there's a new app that might provide a solution!  But is it a good idea or bad idea?  (27:42) Anna has had a revelation.  She doesn't have to be the only person in her household that cooks dinner!  This week, she's enforcing a new rule where each member of her family cooks dinner!  (31:35) Mike and Katie have a two-year-old daughter. Mike's mom watches her during the week while they work. Recently, Mike's mom has started dating a new man. Katie doesn't feel comfortable having a strange man at the house when their daughter is there. She would like Mike to tell his mom not to have any "friends" over when she's babysitting! Whose side are you on? (34:50) David thinks he's got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can he succeed and win the $3600 jackpot?  (42:37)

If you need some advice on how to avoid a rental car nightmare this summer, Anna and Raven spoke to rental expert Summer Hull about how to make you renting experience easier!

The gang is all here this week. Summer Hull, Richard Kerr and Julian Kheel are all back on the show to share where they ended up with elite status in 2021. We're also looking ahead to 2022 and what we hope to achieve as well as what we think the future holds for travel loyalty. SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't started watching Sex And The City and don't want a big spoiler, fast forward to the 5-minute mark. Thanks, Summer! We have a new way for you to reach us with your questions. You can text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! If you have a question you can e-mail me at ed@pizzainmotion.com. And, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and ask your question there. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show!

SIDE NOTE: The funniest part of the episode may be the last 5 seconds. Really. Big changes in the travel world this week and not all of it is good. Richard Kerr is back with us and he's not alone. Returning to the show are Julian Kheel of CNN Underscored and Summer Hull of The Points Guy. First, the gang discusses the Marriott changes. Marriott plans to move away from award charts completely, scrambling the landscape on what your Bonvoy points are worth. Meanwhile, American Airlines is reimagining their loyalty program. TLDR, this might be good news for you. Here's an easy way to understand the changes. We have a new way for you to reach us with your questions. You can text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! If you have a question you can e-mail me at ed@pizzainmotion.com. And, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and ask your question there. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show!

The Fearsome Foursome is back! Richard Kerr is back with us and he's not alone. Returning to the show are Julian Kheel of CNN Underscored and Summer Hull of The Points Guy. We're talking about the Chase Sapphire changes, lots of new bits and pieces to analyze, then over analyze! Here's Julian's update on the changes to both the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the Chase Sapphire Reserve. We also catch up on elite status and talk about the newest pandemic precautions in Hawaii. We have a new way for you to reach us with your questions. You can text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! If you have a question you can e-mail me at ed@pizzainmotion.com. And, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and ask your question there. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show!

Boy, is it a full house on this week's episode! Richard Kerr is back with us and he's not alone. Returning to the show are Julian Kheel of CNN Underscored and Summer Hull of The Points Guy. They've all been guests before but never all at the same time. We've been trying to make this happen for a while and the stars finally aligned. I'm hoping we can make it happen again soon. We're talking about the newest transfer partner for Chase Ultimate Rewards, Aeroplan. The popular flexible currency travel program has added another great option for card holders to redeem their points. We also discuss whether you should be booking great international travel deals right now. We have a new way for you to reach us with your questions. You can text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! If you have a question you can e-mail me at ed@pizzainmotion.com. And, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and ask your question there. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show!

As we look into the crystal ball of travel, there are still clouds. However, the fog is lifting just a bit and we can start to see some really great travel deals on the horizon. I've finally started thinking about travel, just like a lot of other folks. There are some tremendous deals, whether you're spending cash or using miles and points. Summer Hull and Richard Kerr join me this week to talk about some of the trips you should be thinking about booking now before these great opportunities disappear. Whenever Richard is on the show you can be assured he'll be lobbing insults my way and correcting me when I get out of line. Summer is along for the ride as chief referee and the smartest traveler in the room. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you’d like to hear about!

COVID-19 continues to create travel pitfalls for many folks. Summer Hull is an experienced traveler and even she has run into a few curve balls she didn't see coming. She joins us again today to tell you how to avoid travel pitfalls right now. We talk about ski trips, vacation rentals and some tips on how to protect yourself if you're traveling right now. Don't forget to enter our awesome giveaway! In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Wyndham partnership with Barclays, Wyndham Rewards has given me 10 awesome prize packs to give away to you guys! 10 lucky listeners will win a year of Wyndham Rewards Diamond status, their top-tier status! Along with a year of Diamond status, you'll also receive 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points, enough to redeem for a free night at thousands of hotels around the world. You can enter here, and stay tuned for ways to earn extra entries in the contest over the coming weeks! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! This week's episode of the Miles to Go is brought to you by the NEW Wyndham Rewards Earner Cards. Designed with road trippers and road warriors in mind, apply today and you could earn up to 45,000 bonus points, enough for up to 6 free nights at thousands of Hotels by Wyndham around the world. Whether it’s the no-fee Wyndham Rewards Earner Card, the $75-annual fee Earner Plus Card or the $95-annual fee Earner Business Card, Wyndham Rewards has a card that’s right for you. Plus, with up to 8x points on eligible hotel stays and gas purchases, up to 5x points on marketing, advertising and utilities purchases with the Earner Business Card, and up to 4x points on restaurant and grocery purchases, your next getaway could be closer than you think. Earn like you mean it every day and get to free nights faster with the Wyndham Rewards Earner Cards. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at wyndhamrewardscreditcard.com. Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you’d like to hear about!

Summer Hull and Richard Kerr join me for a second straight week, this time to talk the future of travel. After we had Gary Leff on a few weeks ago to discuss the world of travel post-COVID, I thought it would be great to get some other perspectives from well-known folks in the travel space. I already had Summer and Richard mic'ed up for our segment on our joint camping trip. So, why not just keep them talking? If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you’d like to hear about!

What happens when three friends decide to bring their families to a campsite in Florida during an October heatwave? Well, you get a bit of rough audio quality, which I'm truly sorry for. But, you also get jokes, laughter, sand flea bites and fearful stories about black water tanks leaking. Summer Hull and Richard Kerr make this episode a hilarious inside view into the world of camping for 3 people who are most definitely not experienced RVers. Richard and I bought new trailers, but Summer went the rental route, where RV Share and Outdoorsy are both solid options. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you’d like to hear about!

Will you look at that? I'm stuck at home again this week, staying safe. When will we travel again? That's the first question I ask this week, and I want to hear from you. I'd really love it if you'd take 30 seconds and rate our podcast! It helps us reach out to a larger audience. So, when are you ready to travel? Give me your opinion. Finally, we're joined by Summer Hull to talk about one of my favorite places, Disney World. When will Disney World reopen? And, when it does, what will it look like? Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a comment or a question for a future episode, find me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or shoot me an e-mail at ed@pizzainmotion.com. Stay safe!

We're taking a break from chatting about coronavirus and COVID-19 this week to chat about something a bit more positive: Disney! Summer Hull, better known as Mommy Points from The Points Guy joins Ed to chat all about why Disney's Hollywood Studios is the hottest park at Walt Disney World. After the opening of Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge the newest addition is Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railroad! Links Review: Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railroad How Disney World’s sleepiest theme park became its hottest in just 2 years

We're living in a drastically different world than we were just a week ago. This episode features Seth Miller from PaxEx.Aero with an update on the current state of the travel industry and Summer Hull from The Points Guy talking about how to plan in the midst of the unknown.Stay Safe & Be Well!LinksSeth's SpreadsheetShould you really book that incredible travel deal right now?

We've got a real treat this week with not one, but two special guests. Summer Hull AKA Mommy Points and Richard Kerr, both of TPG, join Ed to chat about travel elite status and where they stand on re-qualifying for programs next year. Tune in to hear which programs they stay loyal to and why. They also chat about use to use credit cards to support their elite status qualifications and what they've got in store for next year.

Summer Hull, AKA Mommy Points, joins Miles Away to tell you everything you need to know about booking a trip to Disney World. You'll learn how to navigate all four parks, discover resort and hotel options, and walk away knowing if you're better off going to Universal instead. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Miles Away, host Zach Honig welcomes TPG Family editor Summer Hull and contributor Jason Steele to explain the best spring skiing options in Colorado. You'll hear planning logistics and ski pass tips, as well as hotel and flight redemption options to get you to resorts like Keystone, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Miles Away, host Zach Honig digs into one of his favorite travel topics as TPG Family editor Summer Hull and contributor Kathleen Porter Kristiansen share their favorite ski destinations throughout North America. You'll learn where to stay, tips for saving on rentals and lift tickets and how to use points and miles to book your flights and hotel for a fraction of the price. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve got a chock full episode this week with two of our favorite regular contributors and a sneak peek review of Walt Disney World’s new Toy Story Land! We start off with Summer Hull from Mommy Points filling us in on all the details about Hyatt’s new credit card. Following that, this week’s “It’s a Big Deal” is courtesy of Jen Yellin from Deals We Like with an AMEX promotion that can score you $100 free on Amazon, just in time for Prime Day! The hosts from the podcast Disney Deciphered, Joe Cheung from As the Joe Flies and Leslie Harvey from Trips with Tykes dial in to give us their take on the main attractions and food offerings available at Toy Story Land. We wrap up the episode with Ed’s Final Two Pennies, all about the most important thing to keep in mind when redeeming those hard earned points and miles. Thanks to our Sponsors! Gogo In-Flight Internet BookYourAward.com Timestamps 3:00 - How to “stack” extra elite status credits with the new Hyatt credit card 9:50 - How to get the “best of both worlds” booking full service hotels at only Category 1 redemption rates 18:10 - $100 for free on Amazon thanks to this latest AMEX promotion 25:00 - Is the new Slinky Dog Dash worth the wait? 34:40 - Food “hits and misses” at Woody’s Lunchbox 37:30 - TF2P Show Notes & Links Summer’s post on the new Hyatt credit card Jen’s post on the Amazon AMEX promotion Disney Deciphered Podcast Leslie’s full review of Toy Story Land

Traveling with family, especially small children, may seem like a hassle for many and a deterrent to experiencing a vacation. The reality is that having a great family vacation is worth it, and with some tricks and tips, there are ways to make travel much smoother – and affordable!   From air travel to hotels, and even remembering to use those credit card points, there are numerous ways for travelers to save time and money during their upcoming adventure!   Summer Hull – the expert blogger behind Mommy Points – is available via satellite from Orlando, a favorite summer destination. to share her top tips for family travel, including how families can make it even more affordable by taking advantage of reward points and loyalty programs.   The first step for any vacation is booking, are there any tricks to booking flights or hotels?What are some easy ways to save money when planning a family trip?How can websites and social media assist with your travel plans?What’s the best way to keep kids distracted and entertained during a flight?It seems like everyone forgets to pack something for their trip, what are some suggestions, so we can all pack efficiently?Where can we go for more information?   About Summer Hull: Summer Hull is the travel and credit card blogger behind the popular Boarding Area site Mommy Points. Families look to her advice for destination overviews, family travel tips, card benefits like frequent flyer programs, and general credit card information.   

What possible problems could the miles and points community have? Richard Kerr from Award Travel 101 and The Points Guy is back this week to join Ed in discussing issues with online groupthink, unrealistic compensation expectations and how to avoid “Newbie-itis”. Gilbert Orr from God Save The Points shares some of the biggest mistakes people make when earning or burning their miles. Lastly, Summer Hull from Mommy Points joins Ed to discuss all the news about which resorts in Las Vegas are no longer charging for parking. Ed’s Final Two Pennies this week is all about FOMO. Thanks to our Sponsors! Gogo In-Flight Internet BookYourAward.com Timestamps 0:19 - Intro... 3:00 - The basics on what NOT to do when burning those points and miles 6:50 - The dangers of tunnel vision when planning points transfers 10:30 - Using points on last minute travel 14:40 - The various issues with parking in Las Vegas 21:50 - Earning is NOT the only part of the equation 25:40 - What’s a Travel Grump? 30:40 - What’s “groupthink” and why you need to avoid it 37:30 - TF2P: FOMO Show Notes & Links Gilbert’s post: The Mistakes People Make with Credit Card Points Summer’s post: Major Las Vegas Strip Property to Eliminate Parking Fees on July 1st Richard’s post: 10 Problems with Points and Miles

Part of this week’s episode is being recorded from my family’s summer trip to Orlando. Joining Ed for our first segment is the entire Pizza Family. Michele, Cat and Charlie share their reviews of Pandora - The World of Avatar, including the rides Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey and info on the ultimate Avatar souvenir: the Banchee! The Big Deal this week brings back Jen Yellen from Deals We Like with a great Southwest A-List status match promotion. Speaking of bringing back favorite guests, Summer Hull from Mommy Points is also back to chat about hotel kids clubs, how to find the hotels that have cheap (or free) options and which ones are worth $50 for three hours of babysitting?! Thanks to our Sponsors! Gogo In-Flight Internet BookYourAward.com Timestamps 0:40 - The Pizza Family’s Review of Pandora - The World of Avatar 6:00 - Difference between Flight of Passage vs. Na’vi River Journey 7:35 - The Banshee: a very special (and pricey) toy 10:20 - Southwest Airlines new A-List status match 14:45 - What you need to know about re-booking flights for this promo 17:30 - What’s the deal with kids clubs at hotels? 25:30 - Should you feel guilty for having your children go to kids clubs? 27:45 - TF2P Show Notes & Links The Pizza Family’s Review of Pandora - The World of Avatar Jen’s post on the Southwest A-List status match Summer’s post on seven points hotels with free kids clubs

This week we’ve got an episode full of tips and tricks: How to stay safe while traveling and avoid pickpockets with Jeanne Hoffman from LeChicGeek. Summer Hull from Mommy Points talks strategies for booking hotels for families. Joe Cheung from Disney Deciphered and Ed offer a deep dive on everything you need to know before booking a hotel room for your Walt Disney World resort vacation. Thanks to our Sponsors! Gogo In-Flight Internet BookYourAward.com Timestamps 1:30 - How to maximize your points and score a $25 Amazon.com gift card with BookYourAward.com 2:30 - Keeping your stuff safe from pickpockets while traveling 4:15 - What a pickpocket looks like 7:40 - Are they asking you a question or just distracting you? 10:00 - What features to look for in bags and travel gear to keep your stuff safe 13:45 - The best strategy for booking hotel rooms when traveling with a family 17:00 - How to avoid being the adult stuck in the rollaway bed 20:50 - Where to find the best pull out sofas out there 23:24 - Whether or not to stay on property at Walt Disney World 25:00 - The four questions to ask yourself when booking your hotel for Walt Disney World 29:00 - Good Neighbor vs. “on property” vs. “Official Disney World Hotel” 34:50 - Alternative vacation home booking sites 38:15 - The Final Two Pennies Show Notes & Links Ed’s Blog: Pizza in Motion Links to all Jeanne’s Travel Safety Tips Summer’s Blog Post Disney Deciphered Podcast Joe’s Travel Blog

Summer Hull from Mommy Points is back this week and chatting with Ed all about planning family vacations to Orlando. We cover everything from her latest Orlando hotel review, to benefits of staying on property vs. off property. How to avoid ticket sticker shock and comparing Universal Studios’ Express Pass to Disney’s FastPass. On the topic of families, we also weigh out the pros of adding your kids as authorized users on credit cards. Our second guest is Mike LaRosa from Coworkaholic. Have you (like Ed) been hearing a lot about coworking but not quite sure what that is? Mike shares what coworking is, why people are working out of them all over the world and the best way to find a space! This week’s Final Two Pennies tackles the truth about one airline’s safety reputation and how you can win an Amazon.com gift card just for asking us a travel question! Thanks to our Sponsors! Gogo In-Flight Internet BookYourAward.com Timestamps 0:28 - Intro & Send us your travel questions! 1:15 - Summer from Mommy Points is back to talk about planning family vacations to Orlando! 5:30 - Differences between Universal Studios Express Pass and Disney World FastPass 9:30 - How it was cheaper to buy annual passes to Universal Studios then a one visit, three day ticket 14:50 - Why giving your kid a card rather than cash makes sense. 20:00 - What’s this coworking thing that I keep on hearing about Why are so many people working there? And where can I find them? 23:45 - Coworking in a hotel? 26:50 - Can I work in a bunch of different coworking spaces and cities? 29:27 - The Final Two Pennies: No, Southwest Airlines is NOT unsafe to fly. 33:45 - Ask us a question and get an Amazon.com gift card! Show Notes Summer’s Post: Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Studios Ed’s Post: Cost of Universal Studios Ticket Sticker Shock What is Coworking? Email Ed your travel questions for a chance to win an Amazon.com gift card!

TEN EPISODES! WooHoo! So in honor of that milestone, taking the show off the rails! First up: A deeper dive into the SPG/Marriott merger. Summer Hull from Mommy Points has some great tips on what changes are happening so you can optimize the new earning potential for the SPG Amex and changes to award tiers and point conversion rates. We’ve got heaps of Aussie listeners (Australia is #3 out of our top 10 countries for downloads!) so we’ve invited fellow Australian (and Qantas expert) David Feldman to walk us through the Platinum One program and share which One World partner he now flies on. Jen from Deals We Like is back - yay! - with this week’s It’s a BIG DEAL! This week we’re chatting about the new Southwest Airlines promotion. The Final Two Pennies: taking a moment to discuss the safety of air travel and our first legitimately funny outtake. Thanks to our Sponsor! Gogo In-Flight Internet Timestamps 0:23 - Taking the show off the rails (again)... 1:00 - We’re still talking about the SPG/Marriott merger and this week focusing more on credit card strategy 2:50 - Immediate changes to the earning potential for the SPG Amex 5:00 - Why a $450 annual fee isn’t exactly a bad deal 8:25 - First impressions on the new award charts and how to shift your strategy to keep finding the best value for your points 11:08 - We’ve got a ton of Aussies listening! So here’s David Feldman from Down Under! 14:00 - What’s the benefits of Qantas Platinum One? 20:00 - International upgrade benefits 23:55 - What are “soft benefits”? 25:20 - A little about about David Feldman 26:00 - Jen from Deals We Like is back! 30:30: - TF2P Shownotes Summer's SPG Blog Post Catchit Loyalty Ed’s Blog Post About Southwest 1380

The biggest news this week in travel has to be the announcements made regarding the newly combined Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest programs (oh and Ritz-Carlton rewards too). Join Ed and Gary Leff from View from the Wing and Book Your Award.com for a deep dive on the some of the most asked about changes - there's so much that we couldn't get to it all! Summer Hull from Mommy Points is back to talk about the benefits of booking awards on alliance partners and shares an example of a recent booking she's made to Europe for this summer. Thanks to our Sponsor! Gogo In-Flight Internet Show Notes Gary's Ultimate Guide to the Marriott/SPG Changes Summer's Reference Post on Award Booking

This week we welcome Spencer Howard from Straight to the Points and One Mile at a Time to offer listeners a great intro on credit card rewards earning and burning. After that, Summer Hull from Mommy Points is back to share all her experiences, tips and some clarification on rules for surviving TSA with kids (and you nursing mothers). Lastly, we wrap up our episode with fellow Disney fanboy (fandad?) Joe Cheung from As the Joe Flies & his new podcast, Disney Deciphered talking about how to use credit card points for Disney tickets and whether or not the Disney Dining Plan is worth it! Thanks to our Sponsor Gogo In-Flight Internet Timestamps: 0:20 - Intro to this week’s episode 1:00 - Rumor of the Week: Pending Marriott/SPG announcement 5:20 - What others in the industry are doing to tweak their programs 9:22 - Earning rewards with credit cards 101 14:00 - How to determine the best card for you and your goals 18:00 - The two goals to keep in mind 21:57 - TSA Tips for Families 23:00 - Rules about TSA PreCheck for children 25:00 - Why it’s a good idea to print out TSA rules to keep on hand 28:35 - Disney Deciphered with Joe Cheung 31:40 - Yes! You can use Chase, Amex or Citi points for your Disney vacation 36:10 - Disney Dining Plan: Worth it or nah? 41:30 - How to get more disney tips from Joe’s new podcast 43:10 - The Final Two Pennies & what’s up next week! 46:10 - Time is almost running out for the Gogo In-Flight Internet Prize Pack! Show Notes: Straight to the Points One Mile at a Time Using Chase Ultimate Rewards on Disney Tickets Saving Money with the Disney Dining Plan

This episode we're talking with Summer Hull from Mommy Points about Walt Disney World's "Early Morning Magic", Hyatt's new partnership with Oasis Luxury Home Share and some fun Caribbean comparisons of the new Grand Hyatt Baha Mar & the Park Hyatt St. Kitts. Jen from Deals We Like is back to teach us about mattress runs and talk about the current Wyndham promotion. After that we welcome Mike LaRosa from Coworkaholic to report on his experiences with United Airlines' "new" Polaris Business Class, albeit just the "soft" product. Thanks to our Sponsors Gogo In-Flight Internet Freddie Awards | Voice of the Frequent Flyer Timestamps: 0:51 - Hyatt's new partnership with Oasis Luxury Home Sharing 4:30 - Walt Disney World's "Early Morning Magic" Package 9:15 - Summer's "Caribbean Comparison" of two new Hyatt properties 26:48 - Today's Big Deal: Learning about "Mattress Runs" and a new Wyndham promotion 34:07 - United Airlines' Polaris Business Class review 53:48 - The Final Two Pennies - More negative videos of airline employee behavior/This week's Gogo secret phrase Links: Mommy Points Homepage Hyatt's new partnership with Oasis Disney World's "Early Morning Magic" Summer's Sneak Peek of the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Summer's Video Review of the Park Hyatt St. Kitts Jen's take on a "Mattress Run Worthy" Wyndham promotion Coworkaholic Homepage United Airlines Treating Customers Poorly Gogo Secret Phrase Giveaway Page