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Episode Description

• 0:00 China’s crazy “Nail Houses”
• 0:53 Southwest adds Iceland Air as interline partner
• 2:12 How Southwest’s new partner is a huge change to the airline’s business model
• 2:52 Flying over 800MPH with the jetstream
• 4:00 Increased welcome offers on Marriott Bonvoy credit cards
• 5:27 Why the Bonvoy Bold no annual fee offer is probably the best
• 6:08 Amex Blue Business Plus 75K no lifetime language & how to check
• 7:50 Why you probably shouldn’t be afraid of bank issues 1099s
• 9:30 Hilton’s new timeshare offers - How to score an even better deal
• 10:45 Why do people still buy timeshares in 2025?
• 12:20 Alaska’s frustrating phantom award availability
• 14:08 Why Alaska’s tech issues with partners are a big problem for points transfers
• 16:19 Cool S - Japanese trains and quirky features
• 18:00 Japan train tips & what you should know

Links

• House inside highway - https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1882906853690204271
• Southwest/Iceland Air - https://milestomemories.com/southwest-airlines-and-icelandair-expand-interline-partnership/
• Jetstream flight - https://x.com/bbcweather/status/1882013275132477779?s=46
• Blue Business Plus 75K - https://travel-on-points.com/targeted-75k-blue-business-plus-cash-offer/
• Thoughts on 1099s - https://travel-on-points.com/what-to-do-with-referral-1099s/
• Hilton Timeshare deal - https://milestomemories.com/new-hilton-timeshare-offer-6/
• Alaska Phantom - https://travel-on-points.com/alaska-partner-booking-error/
• Japan trains - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgJBJa3whEc
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ArK5grG7ZY

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Episode Description

On this episode of the podcast we dive into Shawn's recent trip to Oahu which included stays at Disney's Aulani in a 2 bedroom villa and the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. We'll go over the hotels including who should and shouldn't stay at Aulani plus some of the issues Shawn ran into at the Hyatt Regency. We also discuss visiting the North Shore, Pearl Harbor, the Dole Plantation, plenty of snorkeling and everything else we did on this one week trip. All paid for with a little bartering and miles & points.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Oahu trip review - Aulani, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, North Shore, Pearl Harbor and more
• 2:28 Flying United to Honolulu - TravelBank redemption
• 3:57 Bartering for our “free” trip to Aulani
• 6:10 Aulani room review - 2 bedroom villa - Is it dated?
• 8:25 Kids everywhere - Is that a dealbreaker for visiting Aulani?
• 11:44 The Disney of Aulani - Planning in advance
• 15:41 Bottom line on Aulani - Is it worth the price or should you go elsewhere?
• 19:56 Heading up to Oahu’s North Shore - Snorkeling, Turtle Bay, Surfing & Famous Filming locations
• 26:12 Visiting the Dole Plantation - Gardens, trains and more
• 27:40 Hyatt Regency Waikiki problems on arrival
• 32:18 Shawn’s terrible room at the Hyatt Regency & how they fixed it
• 34:57 Hyatt Regency Waikiki Ocean Front Suite
• 39:21 Visiting Pearl Harbor and bringing history to life for children
• 44:32 Final takeaways from this Oahu trip - What’s next?

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On this episode of the podcast we dive into our 2025 trip planning including some of the headaches we are facing booking big trips for ourselves and others. We also dive a bit more into family travel, the pains of homeschooling, not underestimating children and some of the places we are eyeing to visit in the upcoming year.

Links:

• Point.me (Shawn's referral)
• Seats.aero (Shawn's referral)

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In this conversation, Shawn and Mark discuss various aspects of travel planning, including their upcoming trips, the pros and cons of timeshares, the debate between using Airbnb versus hotels, and the intricacies of booking award travel. They also touch on the use of travel tools and why being cheap isn't always the best option.

The episode ends with some discussion of Phuket which Shawn calls the Cancun of Thailand. Find out where to visit in Southern Thailand instead and why you might want to avoid this tourist hotspot.

Links:

• Point.me (Shawn's referral)
• Seats.aero (Shawn's referral)

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Episode Description

• 0:00 The perfect travel gift for your family
• 0:45 Collection of the best travel hack & tips
• 3:10 Capital One changing lounge guest policy?
• 5:08 Amex Platinum 100K + 15X offer
• 6:41 Updated fees and policies for paying taxes with a credit card
• 8:20 Using gift cards to pay your taxes
• 9:43 Hyatt kills suite upgrade trick
• 11:44 New gift card anti-theft technology rolling out
• 14:10 Reconsidering our Hyatt Globalist status - Is it worth it?
• 16:35 Why Guest of Honor makes a huge difference in your Globalist calculations
• 19:15 New Year’s around the world - Insane drone shows & fireworks

Links

• Travel tips - https://travel-on-points.com/best-travel-tips/ Cap One terms - https://viewfromthewing.com/capital-one-cutback-no-more-unlimited-priority-pass-guests/
• Amex 100K + 15X - https://milestomemories.com/amex-platinum-card-resy-offer-with-100k-bonus-plus-15x-on-dining/
• Paying taxes with a credit card - https://travel-on-points.com/pay-your-taxes-with-a-credit-card/ Hyatt trick dies - https://travel-on-points.com/hyatt-suite-upgrade-awards/
• Gift card anti-theft - https://x.com/detroitmark/status/1872820289052262823?s=46&t=B9kWNUIY21TRZnc8tXrfRQ
• Reconsidering Hyatt Globalist - https://travel-on-points.com/is-hyatt-globalist-worth-it/
• Drones and fireworks - https://x.com/levi_nagawkar/status/1874271492424556885?s=46
• https://x.com/rainmaker1973/status/1874077913852911629?s=46

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In this episode of MTM Travel, Mark shares his recent trip to Asia, detailing the chaos of his travel plans, the vibrant nightlife of Bangkok, and the unique culinary experiences he encountered. From disastrous flight cancelations and changes to exploring local culture, Mark's journey is filled with insights and tips for travelers.

During the trip Mark visited Bangkok and Singapore and stayed in the Conrad Centennial and Hyatt Regency Bangkok. He reviews the hotels, his experiences, the food and his unique takeaways from his quick trip. He also discusses his Cathay Pacific business class journey, the scramble to fix a crazy last minute canceled flight and why he really didn't enjoy the Singapore Business Class seat. Buckle up and enjoy!Episode Guide

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