Podcasts about Wyndham

Justin Thomas returns to The Smylie Show (a record fourth time!) for a candid conversation on everything from fatherhood to his back surgery & rehab. JT explains how taking the long view on recovery changed his mindset — and how becoming a dad reshaped the way he practices and competes.He also retraces the beginnings of his friendly "rivalry" with Jordan Spieth - including their dinner before he won his first major at Quail Hollow, the legendary SB2K16 trip, and more untold stories. Plus, JT discusses his relationship with Tiger Woods, and shares stories about learning from and competing alongside the

In this episode of Wonderland on Points, we're sharing our honest review of Grand Decameron Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas — an all-inclusive stay booked with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts points. And we literally CANNOT believe how amazing it was for the cost!We break down how to use Wyndham points (transferred from CapitalOne) for an all-inclusive in Cabo, what flying Southwest Airlines was like with the new seating, and whether this resort is truly a budget-friendly option for family travel. From dining reviews and grocery store hacks to snorkeling excursions and spontaneous flight changes, we're covering what worked, what didn't, and how to stretch your points and miles further in Mexico.If you're planning a Cabo family vacation, considering a Wyndham all-inclusive, or looking for smart travel tips to save money, this episode is for you.Episode Sponsors:Y! Wonder NewsletterComfrt.com 15% OFFMentioned in this Episode:Alejandro the Cabo Concierge - Whatsapp: +52 867 104 4384Cabo Escapes Snorkeling TourViator Horseback Riding ExcursionFind Us On Online:Mary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupWonderland On Points BlogAffiliate Links:Seats.AeroBEST PRICE on CardPointers subscription!Comfrt.com 15% OFFRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Chase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

0:21 Bilt JAL Transfer Bonus Normally 1:1, heightened for March 1 “rent day” Staying on-brand-complicated the amount of bonus varies depending on your Bilt status and use of Bilt Cash to further heighten the bonus So it's 25-125% on March 1 JAL 1:1 BILT transfer partner is great, long term Need to have space aligned in both directions Miles expire 3 years (HARD expiry, no way to extend) Speculative…. Probably not for me.  $135 Bilt cash to unlock 25% additional uplift 05:38 Chase Sapphire WHOOP Offer This is an Offer, not a recurring benefit of the card (as of now, one-time) Offer must be activated first on Chase Direct Link from Whoop for more info $359 back on $359 on Sapphire Reserve, $100 back on $149 on Sapphire Preferred Ends 5/12/2026 10:07 Hyatt Award Chart Changes Direct Link to new award chart New award chart still tops out at Category 8, but now has 5 levels of demand within each category (previously 3) Means a standard room can be as cheap as 3,000/nt OR as much as 75,000/nt (Cat 8, Top demand) OR 110,000 (Cat 8 Premium Suite Top demand) Digital point sharing! What's the upshot here? For me, as long as the program continues to offer solid value (2+ cpp most of the time, occasionally 3+ cpp) I'm still happy. 17:17 Chase Adds Wyndham as 1:1 Transfer Partner Citi also transfers to Wyndham, has a 25% bonus through March 21, 2026 Reason to even mention this is curiosity about whether Wyndham   is at all compelling anymore with the demise of Vacasa? Wyndham has hotels! (did you know?) And plenty of vacation rentals 15k - 30k per night, can make sense.  Again, speculatively doesn't likely make sense.  21:04 BofA Preferred Rewards Press Release / Direct Link $1M is the new $100k: Now need $1M for 75% uplift on credit card earning Preferred: $30k - $100k 25% uplift on qualifying credit card rewards Preferred Plus: $100k - $1M 50% uplift (was 75%) Premier: $1M+ 75% uplift (was also 75%) Subscription credit for debit charges: $8/mo for Preferred Plus, $15/mo for Premier Expanded Access to Lifestyle Benefits Preferred Honors tier: Automotive savings on brands like BMW, Lexus, Audi, Volvo; access to arts and entertainments moments, including major league sports, concerts, Broadway shows, and opera; and premium travel experiences with partners including Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Virgin Hotels, and Sixt. Premier tier: Tier-exclusive luxury offers with Backroads, The Eden Residence Club, Mercedes, Sollis Health, and Blacklane, as well as curated private events, such as the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, Lamborghini, and CULTURED magazine. Starts May 2026, but uplift may stick around for existing customers: “Some benefits, like the credit card rewards bonus and no-fee safe deposit boxes, may be subject to change. If this applies to you, you'll keep your Preferred Rewards benefits for at least 6 months (after May 2026) 26:25 BOS-HNL Non-Stop Returns Direct Link On Delta, in “Winter” Also MSP-OGG Better to have an option than not! I'm hopeful they'll have good uptake and expand this to more of the year. I think there's demand for one non-stop BOS-Hawaii year-round (not two). If that's Delta rather than Hawaiian, so be it? Robert: “Thanks for joining us for this week. For a more in-depth discussion about points miles visit us at patreon.com/milenomics. There you'll get a special link to listen to additional content, right in your mobile podcast app or on your computer, where we speak more freely about topics like these. Sam: “As always you can catch us on social media. I'm @milenomics and Robert is @robertdwyer. Until then we'll see you on the site.”

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Questa settimana il turismo globale ha vissuto tre grandi trasformazioni in parallelo. Airbnb ha fatto tre mosse contemporaneamente: ha dichiarato gli hotel un motore di crescita primario (non più un progetto collaterale), ha esteso globalmente il programma "Prenota ora, paga dopo" — adottato dal 70% degli utenti USA nel Q4 2025 — e ha annunciato il primo programma di fidelizzazione della sua storia. Fonte: https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-q4-2025-financial-results/ Wyndham Hotels ha stretto accordi diretti con Google, Anthropic e ChatGPT per distribuire il proprio inventario attraverso le piattaforme AI — primo caso documentato di una grande catena che bypassa le OTA in questo modo. Fonte: https://skift.com/2026/02/19/wyndham-works-with-google-and-anthropic-on-ai-bookings/ Expedia ha inserito l'AI agenziale come rischio esistenziale nel proprio 10-K. Sabre taglia 500 posti e investe 65 milioni per diventare "AI-native". E Booking Holdings cerca di riposizionarsi come fornitore di dati strutturati nell'era agenziale. Vrbo ha lanciato la garanzia meteo automatica con WeatherPromise: rimborso pieno se piove, senza dover cancellare il viaggio. Fonte: https://www.expedia.com/newsroom/vrbo-announces-partnership-with-weatherpromise/ Il turismo americano registra un calo strutturale del 5,4% degli arrivi internazionali nel 2025, con i canadesi in calo del 30% — mentre gli USA si preparano ad ospitare i Mondiali FIFA 2026 dall'11 giugno. Il travel tech indiano — MakeMyTrip e Ixigo — investe quasi un miliardo di dollari nel mercato occidentale, segnale che il baricentro globale del settore si sta spostando. Yanolja lancia con NOL World i K-Beauty Tour a Seoul: la bellezza coreana come driver primario di scelta della destinazione.Fonti citate nell'episodio: Airbnb Q4 2025 — https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-q4-2025-financial-results/ Wyndham + AI (Skift) — https://skift.com/2026/02/19/wyndham-works-with-google-and-anthropic-on-ai-bookings/ Wyndham + Anthropic (PhocusWire) — https://www.phocuswire.com/wyndham-ai-initiatives Vrbo + WeatherPromise (comunicato ufficiale) — https://www.expedia.com/newsroom/vrbo-announces-partnership-with-weatherpromise/ Vrbo + WeatherPromise (PhocusWire) — https://www.phocuswire.com/vrbo-partners-weatherpromise-add-weather-guarantee-booking-option WeatherPromise — https://vrbo.weatherpromise.com/details/ Trump Slump e turismo USA (The Conversation) — https://theconversation.com/will-a-trump-slump-continue-to-hit-us-tourism-in-2026 Trump Slump e FIFA 2026 (Fortune) — https://fortune.com/2026/02/13/trump-world-cup-tourism-international-visitors-not-coming-to-america/ Calo arrivi internazionali USA (NPR) — https://www.npr.org/2026/02/19/nx-s1-5704338/foreign-tourism-to-the-us-dropped-last-year Condividi, commenta, e iscriviti al podcast per non perdere nessun episodio.

Mat McLachlan Historian Bombing of Darwin (19 February 1942) On 19 February 1942, mainland Australia came under attack by the Japanese. The first air raid on Darwin involved over 260 enemy aircraft. They bombed military bases, the town and the harbour sinking several ships including a US destroyer. Hundreds of people were killed and wounded. During this air attack, an Australian soldier shot down a Japanese Zero (fighter plane), and the plane crash landed on Melville Island where the pilot was the first Japanese soldier taken Prisoner of War by Australia. He was incarcerated in Cowra NSW, and was instrumental in the Cowra Prisoner of War Breakout that occurred in August 1944. The Bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942 was the first of 64 air raids on Darwin, the last occurring on 12 November 1943. As well as the air attacks on Darwin, throughout 1942 and 1943 there were additional air attacks on northern Australia, including Katherine in the Northern Territory, Townsville and Mossman in Queensland, Horn Island in the Torres Strait and Wyndham, Port Hedland and Derby in Western Australia. In total, there were 97 air attacks on northern Australia. The first air attack on Darwin was by far the largest. Most raids were carried out with forces of 30 to 40 fighters and bombers, with smaller operations by groups of under a dozen Japanese aircraft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 33 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca share practical ways to get strong value from small leftover points balances through unique flight and hotel redemptions. They cover Flying Blue Promo Rewards (often costing 18,750 miles to Europe in economy class), Virgin Atlantic's 6,000-mile East Coast–London option (with high fees), and Atmos Rewards partner sweet spots for short-haul Porter/American flights (costing 4,500–7,500 miles). They also discuss American Airlines and Aeroplan dynamic pricing (including occasional ~6,000-point deals), booking WestJet via SkyMiles or Flying Blue with favorable change and cancellation policies. Plus, Iberia's seasonal Toronto–Madrid service offers excellent value (available for 16,000 Avios economy or 34,000 points in business off-peak) in addition to several frequent flyer programs that offer free or almost free stopovers to help you visit additional destinations for minimal cost. For hotels, they recommend using Marriott points in cheaper regions like Southeast Asia/Middle East, topping up small balances via Amex-to-Marriott transfers, leveraging World of Hyatt's fixed award chart (from 3,500 points), transferring or sharing hotel loyalty program points with others, and niche Wyndham uses, including cash+points quirks and Wyndham Experiences.

Over the course of Jeffrey Bowman's career, his work has impacted brands like Pepsi, P&G, Unilever, Dell Technologies, Verizon,  Wyndham, United, British Airways, Restaurant Associates,  Prudential, MetLife, Gap, Sears, IKEA, Whirlpool, Delta Faucet,  Behr Paint, Unilever, Planned Parenthood, Estee Lauder and  CoverGirl to name a few. Bowman is an industry thought leader, two-time award-winning Wiley published author,  Campaign US 40 Over 40, pocstock 2025 Top 50 Future of Black America and recipient of the David Ogilvy Beacon Award. Prior to starting Reframe Consulting Services in 2015, Bowman was a senior partner, managing director at Ogilvy, where he disrupted the $1T industry by starting the first cultural agency while pioneering a change operating system - The Total Market Approach that helped leaders accelerate growth that reflected the total addressable audience.

A $70M reinvestment only matters if guests feel it. I'm in Puerto Rico at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar with Andro Nodarse-Leon, CEO of property owner Lion Grove, for #NoVacancyNews. Andro walks through how the team rethought this 30-year-old resort around how people actually spend time on property—what they do, where they go, and why they stay. Andro explains how the rainforest, beach, and golf course influence design and programming, and how the rebuild touches sustainability, wellness, and operations—not as buzzwords, but as decisions that change guest flow. We also talk F&B strategy: variety, authenticity, local sourcing, and how you build experiences that keep guests engaged from morning through night. We cover:

Subscribe to This Week in Hospitality wherever you get you podcasts: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5oPExA0txHMjEI5Ye13IUy Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-hospitality/id1849637233 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekinHospitality   In this week's episode, the guys jump from Sub-Saharan Africa to budget roadside America to biohacking on a Caribbean beach—and somehow tie it all together. The throughline? Hotel groups are searching for growth in a market that feels mature at home and increasingly demanding everywhere else.   They start with Choice's plan to open 100 hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2035. Edwin argues that the real opportunity isn't safari escapism, but dense capital-city demand driven by business travel, NGOs, and intra-African growth. With new-build pipelines lagging, conversions and franchising become the strategic edge. Ben adds that in markets without decades of “economy brand” stigma, Choice may find a cleaner runway than it has in the U.S.   Next, they unpack Wyndham's contrarian stance on the struggling economy segment. While revenue has slid for more than a year, Wyndham's CEO insists the downturn is cyclical—not structural—and teases a push into “budget lifestyle.” The guys debate whether affordability can actually feel aspirational, and whether travelers want to identify with “budget,” even when it's cleverly rebranded.   Finally, they explore the shift from wellness to longevity—better framed as healthspan—as luxury hotels move beyond spa aesthetics into diagnostics, personalization, and clinic-level programming. In Spice of the Week, they take aim at hotels adopting performative anti-AI creative policies, arguing that resisting innovation in the name of authenticity may be the fastest way to fall behind.   This Week in Hospitality is presented to you by Journey.   Journey is a loyalty platform built specifically for independent boutique hotels and high-touch hospitality brands. Our mission is to give operators the same powerful rewards engine, data intelligence, and guest insights that major chains rely on — without asking them to give up the individuality, soul, or story that makes their property extraordinary.   If you're an owner or operator of an extraordinary, independently owned and operated hotel or residence — and you want to see whether your property is a fit for the Journey Alliance — you can learn more and apply at https://www.journey.com/alliance     Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 08:22 — Story #1: Choice Hotels targets 100 hotels in Africa by 2035 20:28 — Story #2: Wyndham doubles down on economy as budget hotels struggle 36:30 — Story #3: Wellness is out, “longevity” becomes luxury hospitality's new hook 47:37 — Spice of the Week     Your Hosts:   Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/   Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/   Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/   Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/

Elizabeth Harrower is not a household name in Australian writing, so how has she ended up with not one but two biographies, both published within a month of each other? By sheer coincidence, journalist Helen Trinca and literary editor Susan Wyndham both found themselves on the Harrower trail, working through the same archives, talking to the same sources, each well aware of the other. This double shot of attention is ironic, given that Harrower was best known in the fifties for her novels The Long Prospect and The Watchtower, but withdrew a subsequent novel from publication and vanished from the literary landscape until she was rediscovered in 2012 by a publisher keen to revive her work for a new audience. Both Trinca and Wyndham met Harrower on several occasions. What conclusions did they come to and where do they differ in how they see Harrower’s life and work? How do they interpret her decision to sabotage her career? In their first joint conversation, Trinca and Wyndham compare notes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we undervalue Delta card welcome offers? How do you guys maximize SkyTeam? We answered these and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on February 4th of 2026.(00:39) - Given the amount of travel and exposure to different cultures that the whole frequent miler team has had over the years, what experiences have changed how you live day to day back home? For example, after a trip to Italy, I became very interested in espresso to the point where I bought myself an espresso machine that I now use every morning. Has something similar happened for you all?(07:42) - Greg and Nick laugh at the idea of “things we do to keep the banks happy,” but only after they spent the Main Event discussing how they spend extraordinary amounts on credit cards – which surely keeps the banks happy! I appreciate Nick mentioning that his habit of keeping Amex cards >1 year might make Amex happy, but it'd be nice to keep some perspective given that most listeners/readers/watchers aren't spending nearly the same amount as you two. So it's logical that we might think more about “keeping the bank happy”.(13:23) - Should I open frequent flyer accounts at EVERY possible airline? Is there any downside?(14:57) - Has anyone here applied for the Disney Inspire card?(19:08) - What would you pay for a subscription to a benefit? How do you value the Alaska Atmos 100K companion fare?(23:06) - For issuers other than Amex, are there any pitfalls to be aware of when buying merchant-branded gift cards online to hit minimum spend for SUBs, from obvious gift card websites like DoorDash Gift Cards?(27:13) - I'm overwhelmed. Do you use a flowchart on how to make decisions on how something is booked? For Loyalty points, using points, using cash, using a portal, which portal...(32:55) - ​​Do you think we undervalue Delta card welcome offers? The 15% discount gives you more award flight buying power. 90k miles gives you the buying power of 103,500. Is that a bad way to frame it?(35:20) - Do you think of Citi transfers to AA as the best transfer option, similar to Chase and Hyatt?(40:26) - ​What are your thoughts about the revised BofA Air France/KLM Visa card? I have thought that that card is a acutally better for SkyTeam than any Delta Airlines related card. AF/KLM vs. Delta cards?(42:25) - ​​Is it possible to change which airline is credited to a flight after your bags are checked but before the flight departs? I'd like to get my free AA bags but have the flight credited to Alaska(46:13) - Best use of Wyndham now that Vacasa is gone and no Caesar match in Vegas? Any other options like Vacasa?(48:40) - ​​My friend wants to transfer 100,000 Citi points to me. I know that's the yearly limit, and they expire in 90 days. My question is, if I get them then transfer them, do my ThankYou Points transfer first or the gifted ThankYou points(49:30) - ​Since Delta is crazily underwhelming, how do you guys maximize SkyTeam?(51:55) - Do any of the FM team ever get denied for credit cards? Has anyone ever been in pop-up prison? How do you avoid denials?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 – “swappin' back n' forth” by up @ night

Helen is a professional moment catcher from Derry whose work is used not only in the theatre, but for portraits, editorial work, promotional campaigns to making celebrities look good in iconic venues such as Wimbledon. She originally trained as an actor but after some time she realised, in her own words, she “preferred observing the chaos rather than being a part of it”. She made that decision in 2012 and has never looked back. Since then she has shot for over 300 productions at venues such as the National Theatre, Royal Court, Young Vic, Donmar, Barbican, Shakespeare's Globe and RSC. Here are some honourable mentions:Prima Facie at the Harold Pinter (London) and John Golden (New York)We Black Woman, Donmar WarehouseOur Empty Theatres, a portfolio capturing over 22 theatres that went dark during the pandemicLong Days Journey Into Night, Wyndham's Theatre with Brian CoxMany backstage shots across major theatres in the countryLehman Trilogy revival at the Gillian LynneCheck out her other projects:“Widening the Lens” with The Act for Change Project Her production company The Question is Productions which shines a light on Irish culture and identity. Their debut short “The Derry Feis” currently in pre-production, anyone wishing to donate to their crowd funder you can do so on her website. helenmurrayphotos.comOn top of all this, she is the chosen winner in the Photography 41 Awards 2025 and Best Production Photography of the Theatre and Technology Awards in 2017. Helen and I discuss her early years as an actor before turning to behind the camera, her process in finding the right picture and how she works with actors to sports personalities to get the perfect shot. As well as her time working with the creative team on Prima Facie and Long Days Journey Into Night and much more. Thank you Helen!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning 

We have award winning actor Bryan Cranston on the podcast this week! He's the star of Breaking Bad, Malcolm in the Middle, and currently starring in the West End in the play All My Sons, and he's popped round for lunch before his show that evening. We covered everything from working with Tom Hanks, his love of TV dinners, creating a Mezcal brand with Aaron Paul, embracing his fatherly role on every set, his daily routine for London's West End, filming The Studio with Seth Rogen & Catherine O'Hara, and we hear what it was like when he tried mushrooms in Las Vegas during filming! Plus we hear possibly the strangest nostalgic smell any guest has ever revealed on the podcast before… Talking to Bryan was a complete delight, he has the most soothing voice and we could listen to his stories for hours. Basically he needs his own podcast! You can catch Bryan's play All My Sons at the Wyndham's Theatre until the 7th of March, you don't want to miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In Episode 54 of the Vintory Podcast, Brooke Pfautz is joined by Tim Fisher, a seasoned marketing leader whose career spans from the grind of writing newspaper press releases to directing powerhouse marketing strategies for top names in the vacation rental industry—ResortQuest, Vacasa, Wyndham, and Blue Water.Tim shares his unconventional journey, starting with a job that mixed content writing with golf rounds, through major corporate shakeups that left him as the last man standing. From there, he became the marketing mind behind some of the industry's most recognizable brands, learning countless lessons along the way.Now self-employed, Tim partners with businesses of all sizes, offering senior-level marketing strategy and hands-on execution.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesVacation Rental SecretsBrooke PfautzTim Fisher

Watch as a full video interview now on YouTubeAbir Mukherjee is the Times bestselling author of the Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in Raj-era India which have sold over 400,000 copies worldwide and been translated into 15 languages. His books have won numerous awards including the CWA Dagger for best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing and the Amazon Publishing Readers Award for E-book for the Year. Alongside fellow author, Vaseem Khan, he also hosts the popular Murder Junction podcast, where every fortnight, joined by special guests from the media and literature, he takes a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture.It was great fun having Abir back on the podcast as he catches us up on his writing endeavours since he was last on, including how he called on "the Avengers of crime writing" to help him with his award winning thriller, Hunted. Plus, we talk about the differences in writing series fiction compared to standalones, what he has coming up, and he tells us about five books that influenced him as an author.Links:Buy The Burning Grounds and Abir's other books nowFollow Abir on InstagramVisit Abir's websiteSupport us on Patreon and get great benefits!: https://www.patreon.com/ukpageonePage One Extra and Page One - The Writer's Podcast are brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on ThreadsPage One Extra is part of STET Podcasts - the one stop shop for all your writing and publishing podcast needs! Follow STET Podcasts on Instagram and Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to our newest episode! We're glad to have you here. As always, many thanks to all of our loyal friends for bearing with us during this time. If you're new here, we hope you enjoy, but understand that we're dealing with some crazy stuff currently.On this newest episode we had to fit quite a bit because we lost an episode. We recap Christmas Day, we take a trip to Sippin Serenity for some coffee, and we get all caught up on Stranger Things. We celebrate New Year's Eve and of course we talk about food. Like, lots of food. We also take a trip up to NY for Pumpkin's grandmother's funeral. We make a pit stop at Bolero Snort Brewery, we have dinner at Horsefeather's and we have a VERY underwhelming stay at a Wyndham property. Could Bubba's Biscuit Bar turn things around? We give an update on Peach's cancer treatments, we soldier on getting to the end of Supernatural, and there's lots of beer talk. All those things and more await you. Join us!Check us out on Instagram @pumpkinandpeachpodcast and on Facebook @Pumpkin and Peach Podcast to see pictures and get links to things we discuss in each episode. Now, also check us out on YouTube @Pumpkin and Peach Podcast! Also, our business on Instagram @uglymugsinc and on Facebook @Ugly Mugs Inc. You can also email us at pumpkinandpeachadventures@gmail.com Contact us if you want to collaborate, or be a sponsor.  Also get in touch with us if you want us to try a cider, beer, food, product, or anything and review it on a future episode.

Will Doctor brings The early betting landscape for the Sony Open is shaped by a mix of proven course performers, resurgent talents, and volatile long shots whose prices create specific market opportunities. One of the more intriguing profiles belongs to S.H. Kim, who quietly built momentum through extensive fall play after earning his PGA Tour card via Korn Ferry Tour points. His recent stretch included three straight top 20 finishes on the Korean and Asian Tours, and his Sony Open history is stronger than his odds suggest, with two made cuts and a 12th place finish in 2023. Despite being priced deep in the outright market, his compressed top 20 odds signal sharp respect, making a top 40 position a safer expression of value. Nick Dunlop represents the opposite end of the risk spectrum, carrying both volatility and upside. A year ago he finished tied 10th at this event despite severe driving issues, stringing together four rounds of 68 or better. Since mid 2025, his game has stabilized following technical changes, and his recent results show improved driving accuracy paired with elite underlying skill. That combination makes him a legitimate outright consideration at triple digit odds. Brian Campbell is another name to monitor rather than commit to, having opened with a strong round here last year before withdrawing due to illness. His profile fits courses where accuracy is emphasized, though his outcomes tend to be extreme. Mack Meisner enters with steady upward form, highlighted by a runner up finish at the Wyndham and multiple top 20s late in the season. His comfort in wind, strong Bermuda putting, and consistent ball striking align well with the demands of this venue, justifying outright interest despite modest pricing. Ryan Gerrard brings recent competitive sharpness after a runner up finish in Mauritius that secured his Masters qualification. His ball striking remains a strength, and while his putting is inconsistent, Bermuda surfaces have proven serviceable, making him appealing in head to head markets. Johnny Kiefer's rise through a historic Korn Ferry Tour season and a strong showing at the RSM underline his long term potential, though pre tournament aggression is tempered by matchup pricing. Veteran considerations include Chris Kirk, whose consistent contention history at this course spans more than a decade, reinforcing the sense that a Sony Open win remains a realistic career outcome. Other notable names such as Denny McCarthy, Nick Taylor, and Rico Hoey present less favorable entry points based on price, form timing, or course history, emphasizing the importance of selectivity in a field defined by subtle edges rather than overwhelming favorites. you the sharpest card for the 2026 Sony Open. Follow Doc on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, Susan Wyndham chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about Elizabeth Harrower: The Woman in the Watch Tower.  Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Why Susan Wyndham opened the biography with Elizabeth Harrower's late-life renaissance. The meaning of the title: ‘The Woman in the Watchtower.' Details of Susan's exhaustive archival research.  How studying Trove, divorce papers and criminal records enabled Susan to fill gaps in the historical record.​ How cross-referencing Harrower's letters to multiple recipients revealed how she presented different versions of herself to various people.​ How Susan Wyndham wove literary criticism throughout the narrative. Why Susan is mostly invisible in the narrative.

Avon Schools is a great place to learn and work! In this, the first podcast episode of 2026, Dr. Wyndham sits down with members of two families that contain both Avon students and employees. Hannah Rutledge teaches at Avon High School and has two daughters: Chaniya, an AHS student, and Charlotte, a student at Maple Elementary (who didn't know she was going to be a podcast guest but who played along anyway). AHS teacher Chris Hill is a three-time podcast guest. This time he joins with his son August, who attends Avon Middle School South. Listen in as these parents and students talk about what it's like to learn and work in Avon Schools.

Andy and Brendan's Christmas wish for a "Home Alone" episode to finish out 2025 has come true! The Boys take over the feed for this final look back at the year in professional golf as Joseph and PJ recap the 3M Open and Wyndham Championship. Before getting to what was perhaps the most important tournament of the season, The Boys first discuss TGL's Season 2 debut on Sunday. Billy Horschel took down NYGC again, continuing to be the bane of the entire city's existence according to the broadcast. Billy was joined by Chris Gotterup and Corey Conners on the Atlanta Drive as last-minute replacement players for the suddenly-injured Patrick Cantlay and Lucas Glover. Despite only having one (1) of the team's four (4) players active, Atlanta still managed to clean up against Cameron Young, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Xander Schauffele. Joseph and PJ discuss some standout new holes designed by Augie Pizá and share some excitement for this Friday's Ballfrogs match. There's also been a bit of major golf news since we've been away - Talor Gooch is now the captain of Smash GC! Joseph reads from a new LIV article detailing Gooch's approach to his newfound captaincy and the fallout from Brooks Koepka leaving the league with one year remaining on his contract. The Boys try to game out where this leaves Brooks to play in 2026 and PJ wonders if an easy route back to the PGA Tour for Koepka is coming soon. Bryson DeChambeau is also posturing for a new contract, telling Flushing It that some things need to change for the now-72 hole tour in 2026. After cleaning up the LIV hot stove, The Boys resume the Year in Review with a brief stop at TPC Sod Farms for the 3M Open. Scottie, Bryson, and many more golf stars were in attendance at the "Happy Gilmore 2" premiere this week, but no star shined as bright as Kurt Kityama at an Arnold Palmer design. The Kitty Kat held off challengers like Matt Wallace and Jake Knapp to secure his second PGA Tour win, setting the stage for the 1,000th unique winner in Tour history at the Wyndham. The majority of this episode is, naturally, spent remembering a superstar's win at an iconic Donald Ross venue in North Carolina. Cameron Young ran away with the tournament, beating Mac Meissner by six shots to finally win his first PGA Tour event. Joseph and PJ share the best highlights from the crowning of Mr. 1,000, properly giving this American Ryder Cup hero his flowers despite the best efforts of Andy and Brendan to prevent this from happening. The Boys end the show with a new segment called "Receipts Corner," calling out some who believed this day - or Cameron Young's ensuing end-of-season success - would never come. Andy and Brendan will return in 2026 for another year of covering the amusing, inane, and irreverent moments from professional golf.

This year, the final few weeks of theatregoing brought Mickey-Jo the most powerful theatrical experience when he caught a performance of ALL MY SONS.This new production of the often produced Arthur Miller Play is directed by Ivo Van Hove and stars Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste at the Wyndham's Theatre in the West End.Check out this full review to find out why Mickey-Jo was so enraptured by this production, its striking creative choices, and how it spoke to a contemporary audience...•00:00 | introduction01:52 | synopsis / writing07:42 | creative / design choices14:54 | direction / meaning18:51 | supporting performances24:22 | leading performances28:25 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode, we'll talk about last-minute uses for dining credits, AA bonvoying us, but too late to earn a Bonvoyed award, and we pick 2025's Deal of the Year. Giant Mailbag(01:24) - PSA for Dining credits(04:17) - Vote for your favorite soon: polls close 12/31You can vote here.(04:52) - Our Bonvoyed of the year picks(05:14) - The People have spokenBonvoyed(11:02) - AA: No more miles or Loyalty Points on Basic Economy fares with American AirlinesRead more about this here.Main Event: 2025 Deal of the Year(13:58) - Last year's "Deal of the Year" (2024)(17:58) - 2025 Candidates for "Deal of the Year"(18:15) - Airline & Hotel DealsRead more about Japan Airlines here.(19:23) - Learn more about Nick's JetBlue 25 for 25 journey here.(20:23) - Learn more about Wyndham's promo here.(21:11) - Credit card dealsLearn more about the Alaska Atmos Summit card here,(23:19) - Learn more about the American Express Platinum cards here.(27:50) - Learn more about the targeted American Express Business Platinum offer here.(28:48) - Learn more about the (now dead) Rakuten deal here.(30:55) - Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite recovery here.(33:43) - Learn more about Citi's addition of American Airlines as a transfer partner here.(35:36) - Other dealsLearn more about the Rakuten portal, earning Bilt points here.(37L17) - Our picks for "Deal of the Year."Question of the Week(45:12) - Anyone having trouble using Hyatt Suite Upgrade awards when using a third party like The Edit by Chase Travel℠ or Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts®?Subscribe and FollowVisit 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 YoderMentioned in this episode:Check out this...

"Money is one of my languages, real estate is a dialect, and the islands are one of my tongues."Are you dreaming of waking up to the sound of the ocean, or perhaps you're looking for a strategic investment that pays for itself while you're back in the States? In this episode of Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette sits down with Kathy Colon, the Founder and CEO of Nova Lux DR Properties.Kathy bridges the gap between public health expertise and luxury Caribbean real estate. She shares how her boutique firm specializes in "wellness-focused" properties and why the Dominican Republic is currently the "crown jewel" of Caribbean investment. Whether you are planning for retirement, seeking a vacation home, or looking for high-yield short-term rental opportunities, this episode provides the roadmap to making the island life a reality.Key Takeaways:03:26 The Nova Lux Difference: Kathy explains her unique approach to real estate, focusing on health, wellness, longevity, and "aging in place" criteria for every property she vets.04:37 Geography 101: A quick breakdown of the Dominican Republic's location in the Caribbean and why its size and proximity to Puerto Rico and Cuba make it a central hub.07:45 The "Wellness Checklist": Why Kathy uses a strict public health lens to select properties and how it protects investors looking for long-term value.09:23 Navigating the Buying Process: From vetting communities to handling the "daunting" legal aspects, Kathy describes how her boutique firm curates a list tailored to your lifestyle (golf, beach, or mountains).12:05 The Power of Pre-Construction: How international buyers can benefit from 15-year tax exemptions (CONFOTUR) and see immediate equity growth of 30-40% by the time a project is completed.13:51 Stress-Free Transactions: Why you don't have to worry about currency exchange (transactions are in USD) and how to navigate financing with international banks like Scotiabank.16:11 Hands-Off Investing: A look at the "Rental Pool" model where major brands like Wyndham manage maintenance and cleaning while you collect a return on investment (ROI).22:41 The Next "Big Thing" in the DR: Kathy reveals why Cap Cana is the best-kept secret and where celebrities like Alex Rodriguez are putting their money.The Legacy Building Moment:Kathy shares that Nova Lux was born from caring for a loved one, redefining real estate as a tool for longevity and generational living—choosing homes that support families aging in place and building a legacy that lasts.Connect with Kathy:Website: www.novaluxdrproperties.comInstagram: @novaluxdrpropertiesEmail: Kathy@novaluxdrproperties.comPhone: 917-419-9090Connect with Corwyn:Contact Number: 843-619-3005Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠Shoutout to our Sponsor: Country Boy HomesDo you remember your grandma's front porch? You know that spot where stories were told, kisses were stolen, and sweet tea was always being sipped. Now imagine giving your family a place to make those same memories, but in a brand new, energy-efficient, and home that was built just for you. At Country Boy Homes, we help folks just like you find that forever feeling.Whether it's your first home, your next home, or your, we're done with rent forever, like,  seriously home, we specialize in affordable, durable, manufactured, and modular homes, the kind that make room for muddy boots, big dreams, and second helpings. Come see what coming home really feels like. Call 843-574-8979 today.Country Boy Homes, Built to Last, Priced for You.

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In this episode, Cody sits down with special guest Walter Peseski (LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-peseski/), Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Garfield Public/Private—one of the most respected firms in the development and public/private partnership space.With more than 30 million square feet developed, over $11 billion in financing structured, and $2 billion in successful public/private projects, Garfield brings unmatched expertise to how hospitality assets are managed, financed, and optimized.Walter, a 20-year hospitality veteran with leadership experience at Disney, Hilton, and Wyndham, offers a rare and insightful look into how hotels truly operate behind the scenes—and what owners don't know they should be asking.

Chris Sariego, chief operating officer for LionGrove, operator of Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort in Puerto Rico, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his company's newly reimagined resort. After a $60 million redesign, the resort has emerged three new pools, 400 refurbished rooms, vibrant dining venues, plus a soon-to-open casino and sports betting lounge anchored by The Vault—a speakeasy-style cabaret. For more information, visit www.riomarreimagined.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Abir Mukherjee was a revelation to us, even if he is already an international bestseller. The Burning Grounds, the sixth of the Wyndham and Banerjee mystery series will keep readers guessing while dazzling them with terrific writing. His series takes place during turn of the century in Imperialist India, and he exposes the good, bad and ugly, from both a British and native perspective.  He knocked us out, and we bet his Wyndham and Banerjee series will knock out our listeners too.  Join us!  Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned in this week's episode: The Burning Grounds by Abir Mukherjee (Wyndham and Banerjee Book 6) A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee (Wyndham & Banerjee Book 1) A Necessary Evil by Abir Mukherjee (Wyndham and Banerjee Book 2) Smoke and Ashes by Abir Mukherjee (Wyndham and Banerjee Book 3) Death in the East by Abir Mukherjee (Wyndham and Banerjee Book 4) The Shadows of Men by Abir Mukherjee (Wyndham and Banerjee Book 5) Hunted by Abir Mukherjee Burmese Days by George Orwell Shooting an Elephant (An Essay) by George Orwell The Distant Echo by Val McDermid Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie The Long Drop by Denise Mina Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soly and TC talk all things Royal Melbourne and Australian Open as one of the best courses on earth took center stage this week with Cam Smith three putting on the 72nd hole handing Rasmus Neergaard-Peterson a one shot victory. Expect minimal birdies and bogeys discussion, we're here to celebrate RM, react to Rory's comments comparing it to Kingston Heath and have a fun hypothetical fifth major discussion.  From there it's on to the Nedbank in South Africa and the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas where Kristoffer Reitan and Hideki won those respective events and some notable quotes from Wyndham, Jordan and Tiger. We close with some thoughts on the reaction to our midweek pod with JT and the aggregation around his comments on the green speeds at Bethpage plus some assorted news and notes. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠ Support our Sponsors: Titleist Loch Lomond Whiskies The Stack If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in six weeks, this is NOT a Victory Monday episode of The Shotgun Start. Andy and Brendan are both deflated after losses by the Bears and Browns but at least a great weekend of professional golf made up for it! Despite zero wins, a Football Minute kicks off the show with plenty of ranting and raving about the College Football Playoff and its selection process. To tie this back to golf, Andy ponders which golfer would "pull a Notre Dame" by taking their ball and going home after not getting an exemption into an event. After that detour, the Australian Open is first up on the weekend recap. The two focus on how to make this event the fourth men's major instead of the PGA and wonder whether a new date on the schedule would convince more top players to make the trip down under. Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen picked up his biggest win to date and an invite to next year's Masters. Cam Smith and Adam Scott also popped on the leaderboard in their home country to secure some OWGR points and in Scott's case, a spot in the 2026 Open. The Nordic takeover continued at the Nedbank where Kristoffer Reitan withstood some heat from Dan Bradbury to shore up his own trip to Augusta in April. Finally, Andy and Brendan begrudgingly discuss the Hero World Challenge. Wyndham Clark was unhappy with the conditions at this "hit-and-giggle" event and Tiger joined his Jup Links teammate Kevin Kisner in the booth to reminisce about Kisner's infamous bunker shot at the SoFi Dome. After another sleepy tournament week, Andy and Brendan are left wondering why this event even exists. After a brief bit of news, PJ is called on to unpack a bizarre Skechers World Champions Cup and his trip to Madison Square Garden to watch the Utah Jazz's great young core. The 2025 Year in Review (probably) resumes on Wednesday!

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Susan Wyndham talks to Cheryl about researching her latest book Elizabeth Harrower: The Woman in the Watch Tower, how her mother's love of books shaped her own, her career in journalism, and her path to becoming one of Australia's leading literary editors. Elizabeth Harrower: The Woman in the Watch Tower is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are some great opportunities to earn a lot of Wyndham points, and today we'll do the math on whether or not this could mean a great mattress-running opportunity.(00:38) - Wyndham promo: Earn 7.5k bonus points when staying 2 nights (up to 4 times)(Learn more about the promo here)(01:44) - Is this double-dip, mattress-run worthy?(02:31) - How much would the 2 nights have to cost to get 0.65 cpp?(03:41) - It gets better if you stack it with a second promo.(Read more about the second promo here)(05:46) - We'll run the numbers on an example...(07:39) - Stack both promos (with Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card)(Learn more about the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card here.)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 – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

In this episode, we'll talk about Virgin's double-or-nothing bad math promo, how to fly to Europe for 88 miles, and how to earn more rewards while charitably giving.Giant Mailbag(00:56) - A fun story about Mariner tickets from a Capital One deal where the seats were almost too good.Read more about Capital One Cardholder Exclusives Major League Baseball tickets hereCard News(04:56) - Venture X offers. Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Business Card here(08:48) - Learn more about Melio here(09:34) - Learn how to pay taxes via credit card here(10:07) - Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Card(11:47) - Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card and Ink Business Cash® Credit Card have added some concerning language to terms in the application flowLearn more about the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card here (https://frequentmiler.com/CIBU/#Goto), and the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card here (https://frequentmiler.com/CIC/#Goto).(15:19) - Chase offers Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card & Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Card cardholders 1.5cpp for Apple products through Dec 7Crazy Thing: Virgin shopping portal(16:18) - Read more about Virgin's shopping portal here: https://frequentmiler.com/virgins-shopping-portal-is-using-wyndham-math-for-its-double-points-promo/Bonvoyed(19:14) - SAS DevaluationAwards, Points, and More(22:53) - Wyndham gifting elite status bump or 5x rewards through the end of the year(Learn more about this Wyndham elite status bump here: https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-giving-status-upgrade-for-all-members-or-50x-earnings-for-existing-diamond-members/)(24:22) - Air France calendar now includes partners(25:49) - Lufthansa Miles & More: economy flights to Europe for 88 miles + ~$200(27:03) - Consider using our Rove link here: frequentmiler.com/rovemiles/(30:21) - Jetblue 25/25 tracker (read more about the Jetblue 25/25 tracker here: https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-has-added-a-25-for-25-progress-tracker-see-where-you-stand/)(33:27) - Greg's experience canceling a Preferred Hotel booked with/ Choice(38:47) - (Targeted) Capital One Shopping offering up to 25.5% cashback on British Airways flights (read more about this targeted offer here:...

The world's biggest hotel development story isn't in the U.S. or Europe — it's in Asia-Pacific. I connected with Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics, to break down the data behind the region's record-setting pipeline growth — from China's near–million-room surge to luxury expansion across Indonesia and Thailand. We examine the factors shaping this boom on #NoVacancyNews, including how master franchise deals, soft brand launches, and Western brand expansion are redefining the region, while construction delays from the pandemic are now converting into a flood of new openings.

Extended stay has officially graduated from niche to superstar status — and WaterWalk is leading its next evolution. Today, Anthony and I spoke with Mimi Oliver, CEO of WaterWalk, about how her family — starting with her grandfather, Jack DeBoer, the pioneer behind Residence Inn — invented then reinventing the category for decades. Today, WaterWalk takes that legacy further with a flexible hybrid model blending fully furnished and unfurnished suites to fit every guest and every market cycle. We break it all down on #NoVacancyNews — from how the model drove 70% occupancy during COVID to why Wyndham's partnership is accelerating its franchise growth, plus how AI and automation fit into their operational future without losing the human touch.

In this episode podcast host Abir Mukherjee introduces us to his latest bestselling Wyndham and Banerjee mystery, The Burning Grounds, and we dissect the true crime case of the Tri-State Cemetery Scandal

In this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air, we'll reveal a trick for booking 2 people at single-person award rates, Wyndham & Vacasa are breaking up and breaking our hearts, and we'll talk about how to triple dip towards thousands of dollars in credits.Giant Mailbag(01:11) - Our listener uses a second browser to grab two seats at a low price...Card News(04:56) - Wells Fargo Autograph & Autograph Journey: Transfer 1 to 1 to JetBlue(07:49) - PSA: Grandfathered Sapphire Reserve cardholders (pre June 23): start using your new coupons. (Read more about this here)(08:58) - Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select card has a limited-time Turo benefit; $30 per rental, up to $180 in the next 12 monthsCrazy Thing(11:47) - Hilton makes their crappy promo slightly less crappyMattress Running the Numbers(14:41) - Hyatt: Earn 3K bonus points per night at Hyatt Vacation Club properties(Read more about this here)Caution: Resort fees are NOT waived for Globalists at Hyatt Vacation Club properties(Read more about this here)Bonvoyed Triple Header(20:07) - T-Mobile ends autopay discount workaround for credit cards (re: Biz Plat $10/mo credit) (Read more about this here)(24:22) - Increased Air France / KLM Flying Blue taxes and fees ($489 one-way departing Paris)(Read more about this here)(26:40) - Wyndham/Vacasa endingRead more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-rewards-vacasa-partnership-ends-december-1st/Main Event: Triple dipping credit card coupons(33:46) - Double dip vs Triple dip vs Trip dip variation(38:14) - When cancelling/downgrading, the annual fee may be refunded/waived depending on when you cancel or downgrade:(41:20) - Read more here: https://www.doctorofcredit.com/annual-fee-refund-rules-for-each-card-issuer/)(41:40) - Amex Consumer Platinum examples...(44:02) - Coupons are not really worth face value(47:45) - Chase Sapphire Reserve examples...(50:30) - Citi Strata Elite examples...(54:37) - Delta SkyMiles® Platinum examples...Question of the Week(58:32) - Is there still value in keeping the Bilt credit card?Subscribe and FollowVisit 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

#252: Chris and Nick share strategies to make family travel affordable and stress-free with points and miles. They cover how to find multiple award seats, book business class for families, and their best tips for traveling with kids, from managing jet lag and delays to finding family-friendly hotels, must-have travel gear, and more. Nick Reyes is a writer at Frequent Miler and co-host of the Frequent Miler On The Air podcast. He is an avid traveler who's been to 60+ countries and loves collecting points and miles. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/family-travel-nick-reyes Partner Deals Upwork: Free job posting to find, hire, and pay top freelance talent Copilot Money: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Mercury: Help your business grow with simplified finances Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Nick Reyes: Frequent Miler | X | Podcast A $50,000+ family trip to Europe, booked with miles and points Kids in business class: Saving miles on child award tickets Guide to Airline Companion Tickets How to book Hyatt suites How to book Vacasa Vacation Rentals with Wyndham points Booking Cottages.com via Wyndham Rewards Nick's 2025 casino status strategy for free cruises Grand Hotel Victoria on Lake Como ZIPAIR RideSafer Travel Vest Mobile Passport Control (MPC) HotelTonight AutoSlash ABCmouse Travel Strollers: Babyzen Yoyo | gb Pockit ATH Podcast Ep #166: Best Award Search Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles Ep #167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (00:58) What People Get Wrong About Families Traveling Using Points (02:53) Nick's Luxury Family Trip to Europe with Points (06:30) Things to Consider When Booking Multiple Award Seats (09:45) Booking Award Seats in Economy vs. Premium Economy (13:55) Flying in Business Class with Kids (17:55) Splitting Up the Family in Different Award Flights (20:29) Buying Extra Economy Seats for More Space (23:27) Prioritizing Sleep on International Flights (28:43) Nick's Approach to Jet Lag (30:47) Airline Discounts for Kids (33:41) How Lap Infant Pricing Works (36:36) The Best Airlines for Traveling with Kids (39:08) Pooling Airline Miles with Children (41:50) Leveraging Companion Passes/Fares for Family Travel (45:06) Using Carry-On Vs. Checking Bags with Kids (46:19) Accessories for Traveling with Young Kids (50:28) Managing Delays and Other Irregularities When Traveling with Kids (53:16) Why Lounge Access Is a Game Changer (55:05) Fast Tracking Airport Entry with Kids (57:11) Tactics Nick Uses to Book Hotels Internationally for His Family (01:01:08) Booking Rooms with Points vs. Cash (01:04:07) Emailing Your Hotel for an Upgrade (01:05:44) Benefit of Having Kids Clubs at Hotels and Resorts (01:07:53) Tips and Tricks to Book Vacation Rentals (01:09:54) Transportation Tips When Traveling with Kids (01:12:55) How Cruises Changed Nick's Travel Game (01:17:31) Other Family Travel Tips & Tricks (01:20:40) Planning Activities Around Your Kids' Interests (01:23:07) Unusual Must-Haves for Trips with Kids (01:25:22) Top Kid-Friendly Travel Destinations (01:27:42) Where to Find Nick & His Work Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As it nears the end of the year, it's time to assess Hyatt elite progress. In today's Frequent Miler on the air podcast episode, we'll focus on how to bridge the gap to the next level of Hyatt status. But we'll also talk about United & JetBlue tying their knot tighter, and how Wyndham's crappy coupon book doesn't add up.Giant Mailbag(01:21) - "We just wanted to say how much we have enjoyed the 100K Vacay challenge..."Card News(04:42) - Hawaiian card's $100 annual companion discounts & 50% companion discounts now redeemable on Alaska flights. Learn more about this here.(07:53) - Citi launches new $350 American Airlines AAdvantage Globe credit card, which you can read more about here.(09:13) - United Debit Card Coming (to join SouthWest & Wyndham debit cards)(13:40) - American Express Business Gold® adds $150 Squarespace CreditBonvoyed(15:27) - Wyndham Rewards Insider (More about it here)Crazy Thing(17:22) - Wyndham's Bad MathAwards, Points, and More(21:21) - United & JetBlue: Now reciprocal earn & burn is live(34:18) - JetBlue Mosaic changes (Learn more about them here)(40:35) - Bilt Rewards updates(44:34) - Learn more about Bilt's doing away with Milestone Rewards, which you can read about here.(47:45) - Chase offering 25% transfer bonus to Southwest through Nov 6Main Event: Hyatt: End of year elite planning(50:23) - Why we care(53:32) - Elite levels and Milestones(1:09:00) - Shortcuts(1:13:50) - Learn more about World of Hyatt adding double elite nights to welcome offer here: https://frequentmiler.com/world-of-hyatt-credit-card-temporarily-adds-extra-elite-credit-to-offer/(1:16:33) - Stack with other promos. Ex: Earn 3x Hyatt points on 2+ night stays for 90 days after registration (targeted) (Learn more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/earn-3x-hyatt-points-on-2-night-stays-targeted/)(1:20:29) - Nick's plans(1:24:09) - Greg's plansQuestion of the Week(1:34:44) - How do you evaluate whether positioning is worth it?Subscribe and FollowVisit 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

Henrico ponders creation of Virginia's first animal cruelty registry; Wyndham residents push back against proposed Hanover data center complex; man suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by GRTC bus in Henrico; 46 dogs and 25 cats are up for adoption at the Henrico Animal Shelter; West Broad Village to host fall festival this weekend.Support the show

On today's Frequent Miler on the Air Podcast we'll discuss how to fly with 1 free human companion and 1 pet companion for a full year, or how to fly with a free human companion for two years, or how to get 350,000 points and elite status for 25 years!Giant Mailbag(01:15) - "I wanted to share some insights on the Mesa card based on my experience..."Learn more about the Mesa Homeonwers card here.100K Vacay Challenge(07:36) - Stephen won both judges' vote and the popular vote!(09:05) - Tim posted his full itinerary here: 7 nights in London and Norway for 100,000 points: Mountains, fjords and ferries Card News(10:02) - 5K bonus points for Atmos Summit card waitlisters extended(11:59) - Citi Strata Elite 100K offer now public ($6K spend required)Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite offer here.Bonvoyed(13:02) - Alaska tanks the utility of its “Famous Companion Fare”(16:55) - No notice: Atmos changes award chart for Alaska & Hawaiian flightsRead more about this no-notice change here.Awards, Points, and More(19:15) - Alaska Atmos to improve earn rates on premium cabin partner bookingsLearn more about this here.(25:04) - Rove launches Loyalty Eligible hotel stays; earn both Rove Miles & hotel pointsLearn more about this here.And consider signing up for Rove to get 500 free miles here.(31:53) - United Mile Play offersLearn more about new targeted United Mile Play offers here.And read about Nick's recent experience here.(35:47) - Rakuten: Best Ever 5K Membership Rewards / $50 referral bonus for both sides [Extended to 12/31]Learn more about this here.(37:54) - Rumor: Rakuten:Bilt(39:36) - UseYourCredits: Track coupons, use their handy mapsLearn more about the handy maps here.(42:18) - Find Preferred Hotels bookable with points (New interactive map!)Find the interacitive map here.Main Event: 5 cool points & miles opportunities expiring soon(45:31) - Buy United miles for 1.36 or 1.44 cents each (or keep your Wyndham points from expiring) [Act fast: Oct 21]Learn more about

In a special presentation of Smart Travel, learn what your points and miles are really worth in 2025 — and why the answer might change how you book travel. Should you take a $650 flight voucher or 32,500 miles? How much are your points and miles actually worth? Smart Travel hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle break down the latest NerdWallet valuations to help you make smarter redemption choices. But first, they cover recent travel headlines, including Southwest Airlines' new partnership with EVA Air, Frontier's companion certificate promotion and status match, and JetBlue opening up award bookings with Condor Airlines. Then, travel Nerd Craig Joseph joins Meghan to discuss NerdWallet's latest airline, hotel, and credit card point valuations, with tips and tricks on comparing loyalty programs, maximizing transfer partners, and deciding when cash is more valuable than points. They also discuss the impact of devaluations, how close-in bookings can save you points, and why premium cabins can sometimes offer outsized redemption value. Plus: Craig's hot take on airport lounges. Card benefits, terms and fees can change. For the most up-to-date information about cards mentioned in this episode, read our reviews: Is the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard Worth Its Annual Fee? https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/is-the-frontier-airlines-world-mastercard-worth-its-annual-fee Citi Strata Credit Card Review: Solid Rewards for No Annual Fee https://www.nerdwallet.com/reviews/credit-cards/citi-strata  Citi Double Cash Review: A Solid Choice for Everyday Spending ​​https://www.nerdwallet.com/reviews/credit-cards/citi-double-cash  Citi Custom Cash Card Review: Low-Maintenance 5% Cash Back https://www.nerdwallet.com/reviews/credit-cards/citi-custom-cash  Citi Strata Premier: Big Rewards Across Top Spending Categories https://www.nerdwallet.com/reviews/credit-cards/citi-strata-premier  Is the New Alaska Atmos Summit Card Worth a $395 Annual Fee? https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/is-the-alaska-airlines-atmos-summit-card-worth-its-annual-fee  Resources discussed in this episode: Airline Miles vs. Cash Calculator https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/calculator-should-you-book-a-flight-with-cash-or-miles  How Much Are Travel Points and Miles Worth in 2025? https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/airline-miles-and-hotel-points-valuations  Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. In this episode, the Nerds discuss: points and miles valuation, airline miles value, hotel points value, credit card points value, Southwest EVA Air partnership, Frontier Companion Certificate, JetBlue Condor award booking, Citi American Airlines transfer, Amex Membership Rewards value, Capital One points value, Bilt points value, Hyatt points value, Hilton points value, Marriott points value, Wyndham points value, IHG points value, Alaska miles value, JetBlue points value, American Airlines miles value, United miles value, Southwest points value, Virgin Atlantic miles value, ANA miles value, Avianca LifeMiles value, best way to use Amex points, best way to use Citi points, best way to use Capital One points, use cash or points for flights, last minute award flight value, premium cabin redemption value, economy flight points value, airline devaluation, hotel point devaluation, cash vs points travel booking, when to transfer credit card points, how to maximize travel rewards, and NerdWallet points and miles calculator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you're at the gas station filling up, which credit card should you be using for that purchase? We used to value Wyndham points around 1 cent each, which made the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card, which earned 8 points per dollar at gas stations, a clear winner. But recent data has bumped that value down to about .7 cents, making it less of an obvious choice. So, which card should you consider for buying gas instead?(01:19) - Citi Custom Cash® Card 5x (7.5%), up to $500 per billing cycle(02:34) - American Express® Business Gold Card 4x (6.2%)(03:53) - Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card 8x (5.6%)(04:41) - Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards credit card with platinum honors preferred rewards (5.25%): up to $2500 per qtr(05:24) - Sams Club Mastercard 5% (up to $6K per year)(05:51) - Costco Anywhere Visa 5% at Costco, else 4% (up to $7K)(06:19) - Citi Strata Premier℠ Card 3x (4.5%)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 – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

#240: Transferring points is one of the best ways to maximize your points, so today we share the top airline and hotel transfer partners. We also cover strategies to get the most out of your points, including how to leverage transfer bonuses, identify sweet spots, avoid common mistakes, and more. Greg Davis-Kean is the founder of Frequent Miler, a blog dedicated to helping people maximize their travel rewards and loyalty programs, mostly without flying. He is also the host of the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/top-transfer-partners-greg-frequent-miler Partner Deals Thrive Market: 30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 gift Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn LMNT: ⁠Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance OpenPhone: 20% off the first 6 months of your own business phone system For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Greg Davis-Kean: Frequent Miler | Newsletter | Podcast Frequent Miler Resources Current Transfer Bonuses How to Save Miles by Flying More How to book EVA Air Infinity MileageLands awards How to book Vacasa Vacation Rentals with Wyndham points Flight Award Search Tools PointsYeah AwardTool ($20 off annual plans with code ALLTHEHACKS) ATH Podcast Airline/Hotel Transfer Partner Spreadsheet Ep #166: Best Award Search Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler Ep #167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Outsized Value from Transferring Points (02:27) Quick Episode Overview (08:21) Why Emirates First Class Is a Coveted Experience (14:07) Air Canada's Aeroplan Program (17:51) Maximizing Transfer Bonuses (19:17) Getting Value from the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (25:29) Sweet Spot for Virgin Atlantic (32:49) Using Air France-KLM Flying Blue for Business Class Flights (39:09) Leveraging Avios Points (44:09) Avios Sweet Spots and Places to Avoid (49:44) Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific (55:44) Is the Avianca LifeMiles Program Worth It? (59:30) JetBlue's Transfer Partners (1:01:44) Southwest Airlines (1:04:39) Aeromexico (1:04:52) Qantas and Turkish Airlines (1:06:43) Booking Flights via United (1:09:26) EVA Air Program for Flights to Asia (1:11:18) Uses for ANA (1:12:45) TAP Air and Thai Airways (1:13:21) Why Greg Loves Alaska Miles (1:15:31) Difference Between Airline Miles vs. Hotel Points (1:16:37) Using Hyatt Points (1:18:07) Getting Value from Wyndham, IHG, and Hilton (1:21:11) The Marriott Bonvoy Program (1:21:40) Booking Hotels with Citi ThankYou Points (1:23:28) Leader's Club (1:25:10) Wells Fargo and Accor Points (1:25:58) Why You Should Set Up Your Award Programs in Advance (1:27:47) Is It Possible to Reverse Transfers? (1:28:56) Where to Find Greg and Frequent Miler Resources Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a two part episode tonight with Big Randy and Cody live from Wales after Miya Yamashita wins the AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl. Then in part two, (1:19:15) it's Soly and DJ with a recap of the Wyndham where Cameron Young is - at last - a PGA Tour winner as he blitzed the field with a six shot victory at Sedgefield. We look at Young's potential place on the Ryder Cup squad (1:33:00), offer some ServPro Mulligans, look at some notable names missing the PGA Tour Playoffs, IBF's departure from the CBS booth, and an interesting ⁠Money in Sport article⁠ on the state of the USGA's financials ahead of their next TV contract negotiations for 2027. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠ Support our Sponsors: Titleist ⁠Holderness & Bourne⁠  ⁠SoFi If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Brendan! are joined by The Boys for the Victory Monday to end all Victory Mondays. PJ and Joseph LaMagna are ecstatic after Cameron Young secured his first PGA Tour win at the Wyndham, becoming the 1,000th unique winner in Tour history. Brendan has some questions about how we arrived at the 1,000 number, perhaps throwing an asterisk on the forever-nickname of "Mr. 1,000." There's plenty of debate about Cameron's Ryder Cup standing heading into the event in his home state and a potential playoff push for Playoff P coming up. PJ walks everyone through his mentality throughout the weekend as it became clear that the NYGC stalwart was going to win for the first time. LaMagna also sheds some light on real improvements in Young's game that could lead to a #floodgates situation following this win. Andy and Brendan then discuss some Coffee Golf, chatting through Miyu Yamashita's win at the AIG Women's Open. Jackson Koivun gets some love for his performance at the Wyndham despite skipping the Western Am, which was won by Jase Summy at Skokie Country Club. As you could probably imagine, the majority of this episode focuses on Cameron Young and the manifestation of his first-ever win and ensuing lasting legacy as Mr. 1,000 on the PGA Tour.

It is the final Major Championship of 2025! Join us as we set up the 2025 AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl as well as the final regular season event on the PGA Tour, the Wyndham Championship: news and notes, answer audience questions, and more. Also, we have former AIG Women's Open Champion Georgia Hall for a quick interview on the tail end. Presented by FanDuel. Support our sponsors: FanDuel- Official Sportsbook of NLU Titleist- Get Fit! Rhoback- Best fit, Best feel! code NLU for 20% off Win with Georgia Hall & No Laying Up Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices