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In today's episode we'll talk about how you can still book Emirate first class awards, we'll discuss Spirit Airlines is going premium, and we'll look at how you can prepare your kids for points and miles.(01:29) - Does anyone else feel like American Express' customer service is above and beyond the rest?(09:33) - Chase Instacart benefits on many cards(17:07) - Buy Marriott Points for as low as 0.89 cents each (or maybe lower)Read more about buying Marriott points here.(23:33) - Emirates restricting first class availability to elite members from 5/12/25(24:14) - Read about booking Emirates first class with Qantas or Air Canada miles here.(27:43) - Too good to last: Rakuten stops offering rewards for Chase cards(30:08) - Japan Airlines added as a new Bilt transfer partner(32:23) - Combined Alaska/Hawaiian loyalty program now expected in August(38:31) - Spirit updatesMain Event: Points for the next generation(47:57) - Sign up for airline accounts to earn miles now(57:39) - How do you track all these accounts?(1:04:29) - Help them build credit history(1:10:13) - Help them build college savingsRead more about earning miles for college savings here.Or find the best options for buying Gift of College gift cards here.(01:18:52) - See our Plastiq guide here.(1:22:15) - Help them build rewards balances & let them help you build yours(1:23:06) - Help them build their credit card collection(01:34:37) - Learn more about Travel Freely here: https://frequentmiler.com/take-the-stress-out-of-credit-card-bonus-hunting-travel-freely/(1:39:08) - Why isn't anyone talking about the Accor Signature Annual Membership given their airline transfer partners (many with a 1:1 ratio)?Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

WANT TO TRAVEL FOR PRACTICALLY NOTHING? We've got an app for that and it's called Travel Freely and it helps you utilize your points and miles programs from credit card companies for free travel. We've got the founder of the app Zac Hood on at 2:30 to talk about it. Find out more by clicking here.

Feeling overwhelmed by points and miles? You're not alone! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Devon Gimbel of Point Me to First Class to discuss the psychology of learning points and miles—and why you're probably doing better than you think. Whether you're new to the game or feeling stuck, Devon shares her expertise and encouragement to keep going. Devon's Journey: From Skeptic to Expert Devon begins by sharing her personal journey into points and miles. Growing up in a single-parent household, travel was often limited to road trips and camping.  And Devon didn't dive in immediately—she was skeptical of credit cards and their potential for debt. Slowly but surely, she learned how to responsibly leverage points and miles, and her first intentional redemption? Flying Lufthansa First Class to Paris! The Four Phases of Learning Points and Miles Devon introduces the “four phases of learning” and how they apply to mastering points and miles: Ignorance is Bliss: At the start, you don't know what you don't know, and every little win feels huge. The Valley of Despair: Confidence takes a hit as you realize how much more there is to learn, but this phase is key to growth. Conscious Competence: Skills and knowledge improve, though it still requires effort to apply them. Unconscious Competence: With time and practice, navigating points and miles becomes second nature. The takeaway? Feeling frustrated doesn't mean you're failing—it's a natural part of the learning curve! Mistakes Are Part of the Process Devon, Alex, and Jess share their own cringe-worthy redemption stories to remind listeners that no one starts as an expert. From redeeming points for DVDs on Amazon to cashing in for economy flights when premium options were available, everyone has made choices they'd change now. But as Devon points out, mistakes are how you learn—and each one gets you closer to becoming a points pro. Practical Tips for Staying Motivated Devon also offers practical advice for listeners feeling stuck. Her key tips: Focus on progress, not perfection. Use tools like Travel Freely and Seats.Aero to streamline the process. Set realistic goals based on your travel priorities. And most importantly, don't compare your journey to someone else's. Whether you're road-tripping with kids or planning a dream solo trip, success looks different for everyone. Keep Going—You're Doing Better Than You Think If you're feeling overwhelmed, tune in for a dose of encouragement and actionable steps to move forward. Devon's insights will leave you inspired to keep learning, keep trying, and keep traveling.   Links: Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad Where You Can Find Devon: Website: https://pointmetofirstclass.com Podcast: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/podcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointmeto_firstclass   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:30 – Meet Devon and learn about her inspiring travel journey 07:00 – Breaking down the four phases of learning points and miles 16:00 – Personal stories: Mistakes, lessons, and growth 30:00 – Tools and strategies to simplify the learning process 42:00 – Final thoughts: Why you're better at points than you think

Are you ready to revolutionize the way you manage your travel rewards?  In this episode of the Revolutionizing Your Journey podcast, host DeAndre Coke interviews Zac Hood, the visionary behind the Travel Freely app. They explore Zac's personal journey into the world of points and miles, the inspiration that led to the app's creation, and … Read More Read More

Feeling overwhelmed by the world of points and miles? We get it! In our 101st episode of Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad, we're sharing our must-have tools, apps, and strategies to make it all so much simpler. This one is packed with practical tips for tracking credit card points, finding award flights, and booking those dream hotels—without the headache. The Ultimate Points Tracker We kick things off by discussing our top app pick, Travel Freely. This app has been our go-to for keeping track of credit cards since 2019. And the best part? It's completely free and doesn't ask for sensitive information. If you're new to points and miles or just want to stay organized, you need to check this out. Award Flight Search Engines Made Easy Award flights can be tricky, but we have a few favorite tools that save us hours. PointsYeah and Seats.Aero top our list for finding last-minute deals and exploring award availability across multiple airlines. Pam also shares how she uses flexible search tools to compare options, ensuring she gets the best route and price every time. Booking the Best Hotels on Points We couldn't talk travel resources without diving into hotel award search engines. Jess highlights MaxMyPoint and Rooms.Aero for finding those hard-to-book rooms, like luxury stays at the Conrad Bora Bora. With these tools, you'll know exactly when availability opens up so you can snag those dream hotel rooms before they're gone. Flexibility is Key One of our favorite tips? Using flexible date calendars to find the lowest points for flights and hotel stays. These tools can make a huge difference in stretching your points further—perfect if you have a bit of wiggle room in your travel dates! Stay Out of Debt: The Auto-Pay Essential Finally, we talk about the importance of setting up auto-pay on every new credit card. It's a simple step, but it ensures you never miss a payment or pay interest, keeping your travel truly free. Trust us—this tip alone can save you so much stress (and money)! If you're ready to take your points game to the next level, this episode is for you. Tune in now on your favorite platform, and don't forget to check out the links we've added to the show notes below. Happy traveling!   Links: Travel Freely: https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=hmyt PointsYeah: https://www.pointsyeah.com Point me: https://www.point.me/?pid=51 Point me for AMEX: https://amex.point.me/ Seats aero: https://seats.aero/r/imlvxfn3 Open Hotel Alert: https://openhotelalert.com/ Max My Point: https://maxmypoint.com/ref?code=nt4vx Rooms Aero: https://rooms.aero/ Flight Connections: https://www.flightconnections.com/premium?via=alex-payne Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad   Episode Minute-By-Minute: 00:30 – Introduction: Why Resources Matter 01:37 – Top App Pick: Travel Freely 12:53 – Best Award Flight Search Engines 28:14 – Our Go-To Hotel Award Search Engines 35:31 – How Flexible Date Calendars Save Points 42:56 – Auto-Pay: The Key to Staying Debt-Free

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family.Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5Link: The Travel Freely app we use to keep track of all our cards (IT'S COMPLETELY FREE!)Best Cards - September 2024 (incl the Hilton and IHG cards we reference in this episode!) In this episode, we dive deep into how we earned over 1 million points in just nine months without spending anywhere near 1 million dollars. If you've ever wondered how to earn points for travel while sticking to your regular budget, this episode is for you. We'll walk you through the exact cards we opened to earn over 1 million points. We believe that knowing how to earn points for travel doesn't need to be complicated, and with our straightforward advice, you'll be on your way to your next vacation in no time.One of the key takeaways is that earning 1 million points is achievable, even without massive spending. We emphasize the importance of opening the right cards at the right time and how to align your points strategy with your travel goals. If you've been thinking about a trip to Hawaii, for example, we'll show you how to earn points for travel that can make those dreams a reality. We discuss how having a specific trip in mind helps you focus your efforts on earning the points you need for flights, hotels, and more.This episode also covers how we keep track of the cards we open, and how using tools like Travel Freely makes the process easier. It's not just about earning 1 million points — it's about doing it in a way that fits into your everyday life.We'll also share tips for planning future trips. For example, we've got our eyes on Japan and Yellowstone, and we're already thinking ahead to earning points for 2026. Planning early and focusing on cards that offer free nights and perks can make a huge difference, especially for family travel. By sharing our experiences, we hope to show you how to earn points for travel in a way that works for you, too.If you're new to earning points and miles, this episode is packed with information on how to start, and if you're already on the journey, you'll pick up some new strategies for growing your points stash. With a calm, straightforward approach, we break down everything you need to know without any overwhelming jargon.Listen in to discover how we earned over 1 million points and how you can apply these tips to your own travel plans. Whether you're a family of five or just starting your points journey, there's something here for everyone.Find us on Instagram at @TravelPartyofFive for more tips, and don't forget to leave a review if you enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening!

Dr. Suzy Spadafora is back on the show this week. She's a points and miles pro who has opened over 30 rewards credit cards since 2016, and her P2 has opened 25. She keeps detailed notes on the retention offers she scores each year when annual fees hit. By employing a few simple strategies, Dr. Suzy often convinces banks to incentivize her to keep her cards open with statement credits, bonus points, or waived annual fees.   Tune in today to hear Dr. Suzy's insider secrets for maximizing credit card retention offers. She shares the exact script she uses when calling credit card providers, the most common mistakes to avoid, and how to decide if an offer is worth taking. With her tips, you'll be racking up extra points and perks on your lesser-used rewards cards in no time.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/credit-card-retention-call-dr-suzy-spadafora   Get the Travel Freely app here: https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=dcw  

In this episode, we're tackling the challenge of staying organized with your travel credit cards. Managing multiple cards, tracking due dates, and maximizing rewards can be overwhelming. But with the right tools and strategies, you can simplify the process and make the most of your travel points. We'll introduce you to the Travel Freely app and other helpful tools like auto-pay and digital wallets that keep your credit card game on track. Whether you're just starting your journey or have an arsenal of cards, this episode will equip you with the best practices to stay organized and stress-free.Resources Mentioned:Travel Freely AppFree Training on Developing a Credit Card StrategyFollow Me On InstagramDon't Miss:[Special Offer] Join our "Travel Points Accelerator" program and learn how to maximize your travel rewards! points-too-paradise.teachable.com/p/travel-points-acceleratorSubscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you valuable content!

CardpointersMaxRewardsTravel FreelyRocket MoneyMax My PointPoint.mePointsYeah.comEver felt overwhelmed by the world of credit card points and miles? Me too! It can be A LOT. Fortunately we've found some apps to help us manage this hobby and they've really made it super easy. This episode is all about getting yourself organized in the world of credit card points and miles. We are sharing our favorite tools, like Rocket Money, that streamline your budgeting by importing and categorizing all your transactions. We'll also touch on other apps like EveryDollar and YNAB but explain why Rocket Money is our go-to for its user-friendly interface and precise transaction tracking. We talk about an app that makes sure you're getting the full value out of all of your monthly/yearly credit card benefits/credits/perks, and another that advises you on which credit card to use to get the most points for your purchases. We also dive into the Travel Freely app, a comprehensive tool that keeps track of your credit card details, sign-up bonuses, and annual fees, making sure you never miss an opportunity to maximize your benefits.We also shed light on some of our favorite travel planning resources, and some of the best points tracker websites like Max My Point, Point.me, and PointsYeah, which help you monitor point availability for hotels and flights. Tune in and transform how you manage your credit card rewards and travel points, making every trip a rewarding experience!

On today's episode, we'll be discussing curriculum and planning resources for the upcoming school year. Be sure to scroll down to find all the links associated with today's show. Shop our LTK! Find all things we love right here, from everything from travel to homeschooling and all in between! Travel Freely - our favorite FREE APP that keeps track of all our credit cards in one place *We make a commission on some of these links School Nest Planners - favorite homeschool & weekly planners (That link goes to my favorite planner that I own) *Find all the products here *Favorite Planner Accessories: Fusion Eraseable Pens Washi Tape Tabs Good & Beautiful Curriculum All About Learning Curriculum (We use All About Reading and LOVE IT) Story of the World Evan Moor Workbooks Draw Write Now Leave us a message over on social @cromptonchronicles @unexpectedhomeschoolerspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unexpectedhomeschoolers/message

Today, Spencer talks with Zac Hood, founder of TravelFreely.com and CashFreely.net and their amazing apps that are free! We personally use these apps to find the best offers on cash-back credit cards and travel cards. Zach's apps even monitor your Chase 5/24 status, recommend which card to get next and when, and track your annual fees (while accounting for the Military Lending Act waivers on credit card annual fees for military servicemembers and their spouses). The apps are secure with no bank information or login info exchanged. On today's episode, we discuss: Having a mindset of gratitude while traveling free on points and miles Tracking credit cards with an app, not a spreadsheet with TravelFreely and CashFreely How to find secret cash-back card offers and how to know which cards' welcome offer is the best value for you Find Zac free apps and web-based software at militarymoneymanual.com/freely. Our new TSP course is live! Check out the Confident TSP Investing course at militarymoneymanual.com/tsp to learn all about the Thrift Savings Plan and strategies for growing your wealth while in the military. Use promo code "podcast24" for $50 off. Plus, for every course sold, we'll donate one course to an E-4 or below- for FREE! If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops

Today we are chatting with Jackie Swayze from @maximizingmypto, who is a speaker at the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit. Jackie is currently on a journey to travel to all 7 continents in 3 months, and currently in her last continent, Antartica! She is speaking at the travel summit about 7 lessons she's learned from traveling to all seven continents. In this episode we chat about: How Jackie got started with the Southwest Companion Pass, points, and miles The easy and hard ways to earn companion pass Strategies for traveling while working a 9-5 How she managed to plan a 7 continent trip How much it costs to travel to Antarctica What to look for when booking a trip to Antarctica How to negotiate out of additional credit card fees when booking through a travel agent ..and more! You can find Jackie here: IG: ⁠⁠instagram.com/maximizingmypto linktr.ee/maximizingmypto If your are interested in applying to be a speaker for our future travel summits, you can sign up ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can find our FREE Travel Hacking Beginner's Blueprint ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CardPointers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to know the right card to use when, and to track your credit card offers across cards! Using this link, you can save 30% or more on a Pro membership. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cardpointers.com/bougie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Travel Freely ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and download the App for free to organize your credit cards! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=bbmp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. All of our favorite cards are listed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you want to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cards that are recommended for Military who fall under SCRA come with built in benefits, such as Uber credits, airline credits, free night certificates, and tend to have high annual fees (that you don't need to worry about!). : ⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/american-express-gold-card/?aff=biab⁠⁠ Find us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelmack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠enzie⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

Today we are chatting with Laura Lopez from I Travel with Laura (@i.travel.with.laura), who is a speaker at the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit. Laura is a combat veteran, and mom who loves to travel, and teaches you how to leverage military benefits to travel more. Military active duty and some reserve and guard get many consumer card annual fees waived thanks to the SCRA. In this epsiode, we chat about: How to get your credit card fees waived if you are active duty or if you are on orders for 30 days or more for reserve or guard Which cards are the best for Military under SCRA Which lounges will let you in for free if you are military (not just the USO!) Which airlines will let you board early Discounts Military members can get for travel accommodations, attractions, events, and concerts Tips for traveling in Puerto Rico, and food recommendations in Guavate Which cards don't waive annual fees (avoid these!) How you can get your interest reduced to 0% APR even on cards that do not waive annual fees What cards are helpful to get if your are military and need to build your credit Pros and Cons of using Space-A ..and more! You can find Laura here: IG: ⁠instagram.com/i.travel.with.laura⁠ Facebook: I Travel With Laura www.itravelwithlaura.com/ If your are interested in applying to be a speaker for the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit, you can sign up ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! https://forms.gle/pApfdAcxrxXbnunK6 You can find our FREE Travel Hacking Beginner's Blueprint ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CardPointers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to know the right card to use when, and to track your credit card offers across cards! Using this link, you can save 30% or more on a Pro membership. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cardpointers.com/bougie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Travel Freely ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and download the App for free to organize your credit cards! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=bbmp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. All of our favorite cards are listed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you want to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cards that are recommended for Military who fall under SCRA come with built in benefits, such as Uber credits, airline credits, free night certificates, and tend to have high annual fees (that you don't need to worry about!). : ⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/american-express-gold-card/?aff=biab⁠ https://milevalue.com/creditcards/the-platinum-card/?aff=biab https://milevalue.com/creditcards/southwest-rapid-rewards-priority/?aff=biab https://milevalue.com/creditcards/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant/?aff=biab https://milevalue.com/creditcards/world-of-hyatt-card/?aff=biab https://milevalue.com/creditcards/hilton-honors-surpass-card/?aff=biab Find us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelhacksmack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

Today we are talking about decisions, decisions, decisions. Do you book flight or hotel first? How do you choose where to travel? What are the best lounges to visit? In this episode, Angel and Mackenzie walk you through their thought processes when it comes to choosing: How to decide where to travel: deal vs. destination, and how to combine the two How to use points for backup plans if you don't immediately see a deal but need to go somewhere Having an “FU fund” of points for back up flights How to choose positioning flight cities or layover cities How to decide which lounge to go to Our ranking of which lounges we prefer The power of making a decision and sticking to it to learn your preferences ..and more! Sign up for the New Year, New Me challenge ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/107410213357749553/share If your are interested in applying to be a speaker (for the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit, you can sign up ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! https://forms.gle/pApfdAcxrxXbnunK6 You can find our FREE Travel Hacking Beginner's Blueprint ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CardPointers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to know the right card to use when, and to track your credit card offers across cards! Using this link, you can save 30% or more on a Pro membership. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cardpointers.com/bougie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Travel Freely ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and download the App for free to organize your credit cards! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=bbmp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. All of our favorite cards are listed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you want to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One card we recommend if you are having trouble choosing a card is the Capital One Venture X, which earns 2x on all purchases, has no foreign transaction fees, gets you into airport lounges, and the annual credits are valued higher than the annual fee. Learn more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-X/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelhacksmack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

Today, I'm getting personal and sharing our "why" behind a homeschool education. And as I tell most people, we are definitely unexpected homeschoolers - this was not our plan, but we are so thankful God stepped in and showed us a different way. Even if homeschooling isn't on your radar, tune in to hear some things you may not expect. And as always, drop a question in the voice message box and we'd love to reply and answer them for you! Clean Simple Eats = Use Code SQUAD10 for 10% off your order (and this code stacks on any other code on their site!) Travel Freely- my favorite FREE app to use to manage all of my credit card rewards Book Resources Call of the Wild & Free Battle for the American Mind The Wild & Free Family Hold Onto Your Kids Follow Us on Social @thhomeschoolpod or @cromptonchronicles --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelhackwithme/message

Today we are talking about etiquette when it comes to traveling, and how to get a better experience. Being nice and asking for things can get you far! But there is a way to do it, and a way that is rude or entitled. In this episode, we define that line, and we talk about: How Angel got tons of free things on her recent trip to Europe, including a bouquet on her flight How to get a room upgrade when there are no suites available the day you check in Taking advantage of club-level rooms and why you may want to do that Using third party websites to get tickets to sold out attractions in Paris ..and more! Sign up for the New Year, New Me challenge ⁠⁠here⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/107410213357749553/share If your are interested in applying to be a speaker for the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit, you can sign up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! https://forms.gle/pApfdAcxrxXbnunK6 You can find our FREE Travel Hacking Beginner's Blueprint ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CardPointers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to know the right card to use when, and to track your credit card offers across cards! Using this link, you can save 30% or more on a Pro membership. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cardpointers.com/bougie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Travel Freely ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and download the App for free to organize your credit cards! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=bbmp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. All of our favorite cards are listed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you want to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One card we recommend if you are traveling abroad is the Capital One Venture X, which earns 2x on all purchases and has no foreign transaction fees ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-X/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Some of our favorite business cards are listed below if you want to learn about them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-unlimited/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-cash/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-preferred/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelhacksmack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

Welcome to another Bougie Mailbag episode! Today we pulling questions our of the Bougie Mailbag (link to submit questions below!). We are getting personal as we explain why you might have gotten denied for a card if a bank says you've "opened too many cards recently", and how you might be able to fix that. We are pulling up our Experian credit scores and showing how many hard pulls we have, and how that many affect your ability to open certain cards. We also talk about whether or not you can open a business card with $0 in business revenue, and touch on Around-the-World award Bookings. Credit card rules for how often you can open a card Can you really open a business card with $0 in business revenue? Rules for how often you can earn sign up bonuses How “data points” work with cards What Around-the-world award tickets are Which airlines offer Around-the-world tickets Pros and Cons of booking Around-the-world tickets ..and more! You can find our FREE Travel Hacking Beginner's Blueprint ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CardPointers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to know the right card to use when, and to track your credit card offers across cards! Using this link, you can save 30% or more on a Pro membership. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cardpointers.com/bougie⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Travel Freely ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and download the App for free to organize your credit cards! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=bbmp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. All of our favorite cards are listed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you want to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Some of our favorite business cards are listed below if you want to learn about them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-unlimited/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-cash/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-preferred/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelhacksmack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

This episode is all about flying standby! Flying standby can be kind of scary and risky because you don't have a confirmed ticket, but there are major cost savings (and time saving) opportunities if you can get it to work! Airlines vary on their policies for standby, from fees, to status benefits, and we talk about our experiences and some of the rules of flying standby in this episode. In this episode, Angel and Mackenzie chat about: How you can fly standby on Southwest or United for free, to save money by booking a cheaper ticket and flying the more expensive flight you want (pending availability) The rules of getting into lounges with ample time when on a standby ticket How you can use your $200 Amex platinum airline incidental credit to book Southwest or United flights How Angel risked flying standby to save $20 extra dollars on a basic economy flight (and it worked) How you can get a free confirmed ticket How you can connect two itineraries to get free checked bags and free confirmed ticket instead of standby, and potentially save $120 Which airlines have free standby, which airlines charge a fee for standby, and how you can get around ...and more! You can find our FREE Travel Hacking Beginner's Blueprint ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8⁠⁠ Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. All of our favorite cards are listed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you want to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The below are affiliate and referral links, and we may receive a commission if you sign up. We appreciate your support! Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CardPointers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to know the right card to use when, and to track your credit card offers across cards! Using this link, you can save 30% or more on a Pro membership. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cardpointers.com/bougie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Travel Freely ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and download the App for free to organize your credit cards! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=bbmp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Be sure to join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Fluz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and earn up to 25% back on your first two purchases ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinfluz.app.link/BOUGIE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rakuten⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get $30 after your first purchase! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rakuten.com/r/BOUGIE156⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Some of our favorite business cards are listed below if you want to learn about them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-unlimited/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-cash/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-preferred/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelhacksmack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

Today we are talking about the first credit cards we opened! We explain why we opened cards, what we regret, and what we would do differently (so that you don't make the same mistakes!) In this episode, Angel and Mackenzie chat about: The first cards that we got Why we regret the first cards we opened Cards that we have been authorized users on Some benefits of being added as an Authorized User early on in your credit journey When we started to become more strategic about credit card opening Our though processes behind cards that we now open depending on our spend Why cobranded cards send you so many mailer ads Why you don't need to stick to one card after opening it ...and more! Sign up for our VIP Bougie Travel Institute Waitlist here: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/104150101200471273/share You can find our FREE Travel Hacking Beginner's Blueprint ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share Sign up for the Travel More Conference at ⁠⁠travelmorecon.com⁠ The below are affiliate and referral links, and we may receive a commission if you sign up. We appreciate your support! Download ⁠⁠⁠CardPointers⁠⁠⁠ to know the right card to use when, and to track your credit card offers across cards! Using this link, you can save 30% or more on a Pro membership. ⁠⁠⁠cardpointers.com/bougie⁠⁠ Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Travel Freely ⁠⁠⁠⁠and download the App for free to organize your credit cards! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=bbmp⁠⁠⁠⁠   Be sure to join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Fluz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and earn up to 25% back on your first two purchases ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinfluz.app.link/BOUGIE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rakuten⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get $30 after your first purchase! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rakuten.com/r/BOUGIE156⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. All of our favorite cards are listed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you want to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Some of our favorite business cards are listed below if you want to learn about them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-unlimited/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-cash/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-preferred/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelhacksmack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

Today we are talking about some Hyatt hacks that we like to use! Some of these may seem obvious, and some of these you would only know if you asked. We also talk about some strategies we recommend for maximizing value on free night certificates. In this episode, Angel and Mackenzie chat about: How to take advantage of the free shuttle bus to places other than the airport Strategies to maximize your free night certificate values Thoughts on not getting too caught up on cents per point valuation if you need to spend your FNC and want to save on cash How you can merge your itinerary together when taking positioning flights How you can turn toilet issues into free Hyatt nights When free breakfast is worth it Which Hyatts give free breakfast to non globalists Choosing hotels based on parking costs How you can use Hyatt points to book stays in castles Taking advantage of Hyatt's SLH collection A sneaky way you can get free breakfast at a Category 6 hotel without globalist status How to let your friend borrow your Globalist status ...and more! You can find our FREE Travel Hacking Beginner's Blueprint ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share Sign up for the Travel More Conference at ⁠travelmorecon.com If you missed out on any of our challenges you can get access to the replays to our 5-day Stacking Challenge here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/ft7IWE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And for our Travel Hacking Challenge replays here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/Dv7KLo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And for our Southwest Challenge here: https://subscribepage.io/0GD8XY The below are affiliate and referral links, and we may receive a commission if you sign up. We appreciate your support! Download ⁠⁠CardPointers⁠⁠ to know the right card to use when, and to track your credit card offers across cards! Using this link, you can save 30% or more on a Pro membership. ⁠⁠cardpointers.com/bougie⁠ Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠Travel Freely ⁠⁠⁠and download the App for free to organize your credit cards! ⁠⁠⁠https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=bbmp⁠⁠⁠   Be sure to join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Fluz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and earn up to 25% back on your first two purchases ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinfluz.app.link/BOUGIE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rakuten⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get $30 after your first purchase! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rakuten.com/r/BOUGIE156⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. All of our favorite cards are listed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you want to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Some of our favorite business cards are listed below if you want to learn about them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-unlimited/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-cash/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-preferred/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelhacksmack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

Today we are taking some questions from our Bougie Mailbag! Mackenzie is live from Ireland and sharing some of the dumb mistakes she has made on this trip, for you to avoid. We discuss apps that you can use to track your points, miles, offers, and credits across multiple award accounts. We also touch on buying groups, the pros, cons, and our personal horror stories. In this episode, Angel and Mackenzie chat about: The key item Mackenzie forgot to bring to Ireland A mistake to avoid when booking rental cars in Ireland How to use the $200 FHR credit from Amex How to maximize your $100 Food and Beverage credit with FHR/THC The tools and apps that we use to track our credit cards, credit card points, air miles, and hotel points What are buying groups, and how they can be used to earn points Bad experiences we have both had when using buying gorups Mistakes Mackenzie and Angel have made that have gotten them banned from various places (so you can avoid!) ...and more! You can find our FREE Travel Hacking Beginner's Blueprint ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/90732056966858389/share And, our Bougie in a Backpack Bundle ⁠here⁠: It includes 2 mini-Travel Hacking Courses. https://subscribepage.io/t60qnt If you missed out on any of our challenges you can get access to the replays to our 5-day Stacking Challenge here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/ft7IWE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And for our Travel Hacking Challenge replays here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/Dv7KLo⁠⁠⁠⁠ And for our Southwest Challenge here: https://subscribepage.io/0GD8XY The below are affiliate and referral links, and we may receive a commission if you sign up. We appreciate your support! Download ⁠CardPointers⁠ to know the right card to use when, and to track your credit card offers across cards! Using this link, you can save 30% or more on a Pro membership. ⁠cardpointers.com/bougie Sign up for ⁠⁠Travel Freely ⁠⁠and download the App for free to organize your credit cards! ⁠⁠https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=bbmp⁠⁠   Be sure to join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack Want to submit a question or comment to our Bougie Mailbag? You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Hb3iAbCfsK5BWnii8⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Join Fluz⁠⁠⁠⁠ and earn up to 25% back on your first two purchases ⁠⁠⁠⁠joinfluz.app.link/BOUGIE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rakuten⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get $30 after your first purchase! ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rakuten.com/r/BOUGIE156⁠⁠⁠ Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. All of our favorite cards are listed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you want to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Some of our favorite business cards are listed below if you want to learn about them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-unlimited/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-cash/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-preferred/?aff=biab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelhacksmack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

Hey there, it's Travel Hacking Moms back in action! Today is all about getting your partner in crime, your "player two," hooked on travel hacking with you. It's like getting them on board the thrill ride of free travel using credit cards and points!  Okay, so what exactly is a player two? Well, it's not just your better half—it could be your best friend, your sister, or anyone who's up for some hacking adventures.  Now, let's talk about the sneaky challenge of convincing your partner to jump on the travel hacking bandwagon. First up, do your homework! Know your stuff and dazzle them with the magic of welcome offers and travel perks. They'll be shocked like, "Wait, this is crazy good!"  Oh, and here's a genius move: Treat them to a free trip! And guess what? Parents can be players too! Jess got her mom on the hacking train, and now she's raring to rack up those rewards! One more thing: Be the mastermind—talk, organize, and earn those points! Get them excited, and they'll be travel hacking partners-in-crime in no time! Just don't forget this golden rule: Stay away from credit card debt! Keep those balances in check, and your partner will be singing, "You're the travel hacking hero!" Hit play now to hear more awesome tips from Alex, Pam, and Jess and their player two's! Convincing your player two might require some charm, but with these tricks, you'll be travel hacking dream teams! Stay tuned for more epic fun, because this hacking party's just getting started! Happy travels!   Links:  Free Gifts and Resources To Start Your Travel Hacking Journey: Free Webinar: How to Start Traveling for Nearly Free Best Current Credit Card Offers: Best Rewards Card Offers | Travel Hacking Mom Award Travel Academy: Award Travel Academy Our Website: https://travelhackingmom.com Connect With Us: Newsletter signup: https://travelhackingmom.com/newsletter Instagram: Alex + Pam + Jess | Points & Miles (@travelhackingmom) TikTok: travelhackingmom's Creator Profile Facebook group: Travel Hacking Mom Group | Facebook   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:02 Uncover the secrets of finding your perfect "Player Two" in travel hacking! 01:30 Explore the benefits of having a "Player Two" by your side. 01:47 Your travel companion, your "Player Two," can be anyone, sharing points and experiences. 03:09 Referring cards to each other unlocks bonuses and accelerates points. 05:28 Consider a non-traveling parent as your "Player Two" for point transfers. 07:39 Embrace tips to persuade hesitant partners to join your adventure. 07:48 Master the basics. 10:24 Introduce travel by gifting a complimentary trip to your partner. 12:57 Manage accounts effortlessly with the Travel Freely app. 16:16 Treat credit cards wisely, paying them off in full each month. 18:57 Meet guest Lee, who will inspire you with his travel hacking experiences. 22:38 Join Mitch's enthralling tales of travel hacking adventures. 24:41 Witness the magic of travel hacking transforming family adventures. 27:42 Meet Ted and his introduction to the world of travel hacking.  

I know you may have read the title for this podcast episode – How to Travel the World for Free – and thought that it's impossible or maybe even feels a little like a scam? But I'm here today to tell you that it's totally possible, and it's something my husband and I do often! I'm so excited to have Zac Hood, founder of Travel Freely, on the show today to share how you can utilize credit card miles and/or points to not only travel for free, but uplevel how you travel, where you stay, and the activities you get to enjoy. Zac is also an introvert and shares how this has been a superpower for him as he's developed his website and app. You'll really enjoy this episode and will probably be ready to plan your next trip (for free)!  Visit this episode's show notes page here. - The Prosperous Empath® Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.

This episode is a crash course in stacking! Stacking involves utilizing various tools, offers, and promotions to maximize the amount of points, miles, and cash back you earn for each purchase you make. This episode cover some of our favorite stacks .  Even if you are not brand new to stacking, this episode touches on more advanced ways to not only earn extra points and miles with each purchase, but ways to maximize the way you spend those points. In this episode, Angel and Mackenzie touch on: How stacking with the American Airlines portal on regular purchases can get you an upgrade to first class How Mackenzie accidently snuck in to the Amex Black Card lounge How you can stack when you owe your friends money The fundamentals of stacking Stacking transfer bonuses to airline partners How to lay the first layer of a stack bonus points earning Cards with bonus categories Popular Shopping portals and tools to use Earning 10x points per dollar spend on purchases How to stack credit card offers and card-linked offers Apps that make stacking easy as pancakes Join our Virtual Stacking challenge, June 19-23: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/89528871995573466/share Tools that we mention in this episode: (Below are affiliate links for which we may earn a commission if you sign up through them. We appreciate you doing so, as it helps to keep this podcast free and running every week. If you do use our links, we should to let us know so we can say thank you!) Sign up for Travel Freely and download the App for free to organize your credit cards! https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=bbmp Download CardPointers to know the right card to use when, and to track your credit card offers across cards! Using this link, you can save 30% or more on a Pro membership. cardpointers.com/bougie Join Fluz and earn up to 25% back on your first two purchases joinfluz.app.link/BOUGIE Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! www.rakuten.com/r/BOUGIE156 Join Swagbucks with promo code BOUGIEINABACKPACK to get a $10 Bonus https://www.swagbucks.com/ Sign up for the AA Shopping Portal: https://aadvantageeshopping.com/ Cash Back Monitor: Make this your homepage to not miss out on great stacking opportunities! cashbackmonitor.com Cards that we mention in this episode: Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Learn about the American Express Blue Business Plus Card, with which you can earn 2x points per dollar on any purchase. Learn about the American Express Gold Card, with which you can earn 4 points per dollar at restaurants worldwide, including Takeout and Delivery in the U.S. and 4x at U.S. Supermarkets, on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1x after that. Learn about the Citi Premier Card, with which you can earn 3x points per dollar spent at restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, air travel and hotels.: Learn about the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, with which you can earn 3x points per dollar on restaurants, and 2x points per dollar on all travel purchases: All of our favorite cards are listed here if you want to learn more!: ⁠https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab⁠ Be sure to join our facebook community You can find our FREE Travel Hacking Beginner's Blueprint Here! Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/ https://www.instagram.com/travelhacksmack https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

Are you looking to have a true vacation where you can relax and enjoy, but are afraid it's going to break your budget? Learn how to score amazing deals and travel hack on your next trip! Finding the Best Family Vacation Deals During the last two episodes, we talk about building a better budget. We wanted to see how you can create a budget that allows you to pay the bills, but balances your future financial goals with some fun here and now. We've found that you're more likely to stick to your budget if you include room for things and experiences you enjoy. For many families, travel falls into that category. It does for us. Actually we recently took a trip to Florida and had an incredible time relaxing and catching up with some loved ones in the area. I know some families though are worried about the rising costs of trips. I just saw recently that rental cars have skyrocketed over 20%! Then you factor in service industry staff issues, it also almost seems like you're getting less, but paying more. However, with some planning you can take a wonderful vacation affordably. I'd like to share a few of the highlights so you can see how you can snag some travel deals for your next vacation. I'm also happy to have Zac Hood of our partner Travel Freely on the show. He's going to share how travel hacking works and how to approach searching for the right rewards card for you. We have a lot to cover so let's get started! Resources to Optimize Your Travel Rewards and More Looking for ways to save on your next family getaway? Here are some fantastic resources to check out: Best Budget and Money Apps: Empower, Tiller, Mint Grab Your Copy of My Book: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Travel Freely Simple Family Travel Tips and Tricks How We Do Low-Key Travel with Kids 17 Essential Tips for Finding the Perfect Airbnb If you'd like to chat more your money system, please join us in our private and free Facebook group – Thriving Families. We're families looking to support and help one another out. Hope to see you there! Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! If you're living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today. As a credit union, Coastal serves its members first including an annual loyalty bonus. We've been members for years and love their service and competitive rates on checking and savings accounts! Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it. Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Join our coffee group ☕: Get access to exclusive behind the scenes videos, chats, and more! Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in four weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together! Photo by Pixabay and Julia Kuzenkov

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss how to get in line to purchase tickets for Sphere's U2 residency, plus we also discovered when the Sphere will open and how much tickets will cost for its in-house show. We also dive into casino carpet myths, the gambler who beat roulette, the quirkiest Vegas bathrooms, some big Cosmo rumors and a battle over daily housekeeping in Nevada.  About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss Bellagio's announcement of a renovation coming to the Spa Tower. The rooms will be largely the same as the main tower rooms, however there is one big difference. We also discuss Linq's new Spiegelworld Show, the beginning of construction at Rio, how Vegas may turn into Hollywood 2.0, All Net Arena struggles, the big split coming for MSG Sphere and much more! About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss the top grossing Vegas residencies of all time as Kelly Clarkson announces her new one at Planet Hollywood. We also dive into the history of Strip Side shows including Excalibur's Merlin plus what to expect at the Hard Rock's Guitar Hotel. We also talk about a big casino heist, dramatic High Roller evacuation drill and whether casino silver mining is legal and/or right. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show there was a lot of big news including the departure of Virgin's visionary and CEO. We also learned that the Dream Hotel project is in trouble, the Vegas Loop is expanding and cutting the airport, NCAA had troubles at Luxor and Hard Rock's Guitar Hotel is approved. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we what is left of the Riviera site and what will be coming as the LVCVA has found a new buyer for the parcel. We also dive into the recently released 2022 visitor profile for Las Vegas. People are spending more money than ever but are they satisfied when leaving? We also cover Vegas Loop's 1 millionth passenger, a cool new venue coming to Red Rock, David Blaine's big fall and when the F1 race course will be repaved for November's race. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss screens on the Strip! Specifically the giant 180 foot screen announced for Horseshoe plus Fontainebleau's giant marquee is testing as well. We also dive into why Cosmo may be switching to MGM Rewards very very soon, Siegfried & Roy's Jungle Palace is for sale, what is Station Casinos doing with Viva, the new Fertitta Strip casino may be on hold and we take a look at an incredible vlog from 1987. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss the agreement for Vegas Loop to buy land from UNLV for an expansion of their system. We also dive into the renovations happening at Circus Circus, Caesars removing a key piece of historic theming, Mirage removing non-smoking gaming, a new Vegas reality show and Resorts World having a successful launch overall.  About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss a new proposal that could bring a lottery to Nevada. We also talk about what it's like at the new Wildfire Fremont casino plus take you on a tour of the Raiders practice facility and headquarters. In other #news the Brightline high speed project continues to move forward, Miracle Mile is bringing back their free show and what exactly is happening at Rio? Ballpark, renovation or both?!? About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Teacher turned travel-hacker/blogger extraordinaire, Zac Hood talks leveraging credit card use to travel "freely."  Travel Freely Award Hacker Point.me Learned by Being Burned (short podcast series) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org

There are a lot of great tools for collecting and spending points and miles. This week, we talk about the ones we use most often to maximize our mileage.  00:00 Intro 00:45 Giant Mailbag: Tips from the comments on a fixing a failed attempt at a Platinum triple dip https://frequentmiler.com/fixing-a-failed-platinum-triple-dip/ 05:50 What crazy thing....double header! 05:58 What crazy thing . . . did Capital One do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-including-global-entry-reimbursement-on-1099s/ 12:03 What crazy thin . . . did Virgin Voyages do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-including-global-entry-reimbursement-on-1099s/ 17:23 Mattress running the numbers: New Hilton credit cards https://frequentmiler.com/increased-hilton-card-offers/ 25:48 Main Event: Travel Hacker's Toolkit 26:10 Managing Points: Award Wallet 29:39 Earning miles and points 29:45 Best Offers Page https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-sign-up-offers/ 32:56 Travel Freely https://frequentmiler.com/take-the-stress-out-of-credit-card-bonus-hunting-travel-freely/ 35:23 Tools for meeting minimum spending requirements 35:41 Kiva https://frequentmiler.com/why-i-love-kiva-for-earning-rewards-and-doing-good/ 36:51 Paying taxes https://frequentmiler.com/pay-taxes-via-credit-card/ https://frequentmiler.com/best-category-bonuses/ 40:34 Referral bonuses https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-value-from-amex-multi-referrals/ 42:10 spending points 42:22 Flight tools (First up: Flight Connections) 44:49 Google Flights and airline websites https://frequentmiler.com/find-great-business-class-fares-google-flights/ 50:28 Point.me and Award Logic https://frequentmiler.com/point-me-vs-awardlogic/ 58:00 Seats.Aero https://frequentmiler.com/seats-aero/ 1:01:17 Expert Flyer 1:03:30 Award Nights 1:04:38 Award Mapper 1:06:16 Stay with points https://frequentmiler.com/staywithpoints-find-hard-to-get-hotel-awards/ 1:08:56 Car Rentals https://frequentmiler.com/shopping-for-car-rentals-comparison-results/ 1:15 Google Maps, Google Flights, Google Hotels, Blog Reviews 1:20:54 Question of the Week: On a partner award, do you always check in with the operating carrier? Music credit: Annie Yoder

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss a proposed Hawaii law that aims to tax vacation packages to Las Vegas. We also discuss the MSG Sphere's big U2 announcement plus executive shakeup and cost overruns. Will it become the world's most expensive movie theater? In other news we talk about Bellagio's Spa Tower renovation, Aria's high limit room, more paid parking on the Strip, a new hotel/casino project in Downtown Henderson and how the Super Bowl is looking for 10K volunteers.  About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week President Biden continued his push for the passage of the Junk Fee Prevention Act. Specifically when it comes to Las Vegas it aims to eliminate resort fees and severely limit ticketing fees. These types of fees have added up over the past few years. Will eliminating them make things cheaper or will it all be priced in? In other news Durango Casino released details of their new 25K square foot food hall and it looks absolutely stunning. The famous Oyster Bar is coming as well. We also discuss the world's worst bank robbers, how Vegas looks from a small engine aircraft, the best Super Bowl parties in Las Vegas and why Caesars Rewards is launching a travel portal. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we learned when the newest Vegas casino will open and it will be soon. We also saw some dramatic images with a Strip fiery rescue and insane crowds at the Vegas airport. There is always fun stuff happening around town! In other news we discuss the bombshell 2022 end of year numbers for Las Vegas. The casinos made more money than ever and it wasn't even close! We also discuss Shawn's crazy MSC cruise casino experience, a new rumored A's stadium site and the first step in the Guitar Hotel construction at Mirage. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

If you want to enjoy the life of nearly free travel, but are overwhelmed by the idea of keeping track of credit cards, then this episode is for you! And hey, even if you already have a spreadsheet and a card routine, this conversation can still take your points/miles earning to the next level! Welcome back to The Travel Hacking Mom Show! In this episode, we're talking to a professional credit card organization and Travel Hacking extraordinaire, Zac Hood, the founder of Travel Freely. We're all familiar with the struggle of keeping track of multiple credit cards, their rewards, expiration dates and security. That's why we were so excited to chat with Zac about his solution to the problem - Travel Freely. If you've listened to past episodes, you already know that this app is one of our #1 tips for all Travel Hackers in 2023, by the end of the show, you'll understand why! Travel Freely combines a user-friendly interface with top-notch security features, making it the perfect tool for managing your credit cards. With Travel Freely, you can store all your credit card information in one place, set reminders for annual fees, track rewards, and even see what cards are available to you with the biggest travel earning potential. The best part? It's 100% free and you don't have to give them any sensitive information! Plus, the app's reminders when annual fees are coming up can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Hit play to hear How Zac got the idea for the app, and his great insights on credit card organization and the benefits of using Travel Freely. Give it a try and simplify your credit card management today! Check out the links below or download now: >>Travel Freely | Free Travel App

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a bombshell lawsuit was filed against MGM, Caesars, Wynn and TI accusing them of colluding to keep hotel prices high. We discuss the lawsuit and what might happen as it works through the courts. Is this why Vegas is so expensive lately? In other news the famous Winnie & Buck statue at Harrah's has been removed as has the Green Valley Ranch buffet. We also talk about the top rated Mexican restaurants in Vegas according to Trip Advisor, a casino robot security guard, the economics of a high roller and the future of the MGM/Hyatt partnership. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we got our first look inside of Fontainebleau Las Vegas as construction progresses on the newest megaresort on the Strip. They still have a long way to go to meet their end of 2023 opening, however the property is starting to look nice & the carpet looks oh so good! In other news Horseshoe's renovation moves along with the announcement of a new Guy Fieri restaurant and a Game of Thrones attraction. We also discus old school "Big Bertha" slots, Cosmo's switchover to MGM Rewards, MSG Sphere's screens testing and a positive update from Primm Valley casino. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Universal Parks and Resorts made a big splash when they announced an expansion into Las Vegas. Their new experience will be part of the popular Area15 entertainment district and will feature haunted attractions year round. This is part of an expansion to Area15 that will overtake the old Scandia site just north of the existing property. In other news I finally got to check out the MGM to Hard Rock status match. Find out how to get your free $100 if you are MGM Gold and how the volcano looks today. Plus we also talk about Caesars Palace getting robbed, Binion's flooding, how to see the Nevada state parks for free and Sands is looking to build a new casino on Long Island. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

About Zac Hood Zac Hood founded Travel Freely in 2017. His first experience with rewards credit cards allowed him to propose to his wife in Southern France. After getting hooked on points and miles, he failed miserably at staying organized... READ MORE The post Cash back or travel points? Which cards to choose | Zac Hood appeared first on .

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Back in 2021 the 10 acre parcel of Strip frontage where the Riviera once stood was sold by the LVCVA. The sale was supposed to close by the end of 2022, but it has now fallen through when the buyer backed out. Is this the first sign of trouble on the Vegas Strip or just a blip on the radar? In other news we have an update on the MSG Sphere and what it's parent company is doing to get the cash to finish it. Plus Ellis Island has launched a new loyalty program, we take you on the ground at the newly announced Inspirada Station casino and a Vegas entertainment company is buying a small desert town to turn it into a Circus Village. Will this work? About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Inflation is the worst!  In this episode, we discuss three smart ways to fight inflation at home. By doing these simple money moves, you can save thousands of dollars! To fight inflation more, and bring more money into your home, I've invited Zac Hood from CashFreely on the show. He's going to share how cash-back credit cards can help you keep more of your hard-earned money.  Last but not least, Zoey is back for another money quiz! SPONSORS Make My Kid a Millionaire:  Get early access to our new course that will help you inspire and build generational wealth for your kids. Learn more! RESOURCES CashFreely:  Start earning cash back for free today! Big Tip Tuesday:  The Details of how it works and where to share your kindness! COMPANY OVERVIEW - CashFreely I started CashFreely to help regular people maximize their cash back earning so it can help them with their short and long-term goals. I want to treat every user like my friend for whom I want the best experience possible. I want to be as ethical and helpful as possible. There are huge corporate sites that use slick marketing and data technology to mislead consumers. I am committed to offering my site and service for free. I'm able to do this because I can earn commission on some of my credit card links. Unlike many other sites, these links do not influence my recommendations and opinions. Those sites are profit-driven and post offers that earn them a profit. I always post the best offers, even when I do not earn a commission. COMPANY FOUNDER - Zac Hood Zac Hood has been a nonprofit director and teacher most of his life. Originally from Nashville, Zac and his wife Virginia live in Denver and have been traveling for free over 10 years. His approach to free travel has earned free flights (and often free hotels) in South Africa, Greece, France, Italy, Iceland, and more. In 2016, he started creating the app Travel Freely while being an elementary school teacher. His approach to free travel has earned free flights (and often free hotels) in South Africa, Greece, France, Italy, Iceland, and more. Helping everyday, busy people achieve their travel dreams for free was the inspiration for creating the app Travel Freely. Now, CashFreely is out to help cash back fans rack up the most cash back in the least amount of time. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness:  10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%:  Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching:  Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube:  Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram:  Follow our IG channel Voicemail:  Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store:  Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO:  Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy's message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing:  Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Fontainebleau Las Vegas announced a timeline for finishing construction and some big news on funding. After securing a $2.2 billion loan from Chase, the property announced a 4th quarter 2023 opening. What will it look like and what does it need to do to be successful? In other news we give a quick update on Primm, Nevada including the reopening of a long closed casino and the gutting of another. We also talk about yet another Vegas casino robbery, the saddest restaurant closures in 2022 and how Caesars is trying to sell a $5 million package for the upcoming Formula1 race. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Hard Rock International officially took control of Mirage Las Vegas this week. With the transition comes a new player's club, but that also means a potentially lucrative status match opportunity. There were some woes with the transition though. We'll discuss them. In other news we update you on yet another suggestion to improve the Vegas Strip and explain why so many of you are upset with our ideas. Plus four Vegas casinos have been robbed in the past 6 weeks. Is this an epidemic? We also discuss Caesars' holiday gift to employees and the new buffet replacement that just opened at Aria. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week brought a lot of news including the official changeover of Bally's to Horseshoe Las Vegas. We also learned the exact date that Hard Rock will takeover the Mirage from MGM Resorts. Hint: It's in just a few days, but construction won't begin for awhile. In other news, the old site of the Fiesta Henderson was bought by the city in order to turn it into a public sports facility. The city also swapped land with Station Casinos as they announced their brand new high-end resort Inspirada Station in West Henderson. Yes, another big Vegas casino project is coming! About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss Las Vegas hitting an all-time record for passengers coming into Harry Reid International Airport. Will it ever slow down? Plus Blackstone has sold its share in MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay. Does VICI Properties own too much of the Strip? We also discuss the new Mt. Charleston Lodge and some of the craziest fees in Vegas. In the second part we dive deep into all of the new info released about the transition of Mirage to Hard Rock Las Vegas. We learned that Hard Rock will essentially gut Mirage while doubling the casino space, adding over 600 rooms and building two entirely new pool areas. The property will also be extended out to the Strip meaning this is a massive top to bottom change. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories We have now learned when the official change from Bally's to Horseshoe Las Vegas will happen and it is soon! Plus we also get a peak at the new paint job for the building. Is it lipstick on a pig or does this give Bally's/Horseshoe a great new look for many years to come? In other news Hyatt announced a bombshell purchase of Dream Hotels. This includes the under construction property on the South Vegas Strip. With their MGM partnership, Rio redevelopment and now their own Strip property, Hyatt is becoming a big player. We also discuss All-Net Arena's new delay, Resorts World turning into the EDC Hotel and Criss Angel's tv show is struggling. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!