Miles To Memories
MGM’s Vegas Land Purchase, A’s Make A Deal, Celine Returning & A New Carousel Bar Comes to Town!
On this episode we discuss a $54 million land purchase by MGM on the Strip, how the A's now have a stadium deal in place, when Celine will return, Strat's backtrack and how to see a driver's POV of the F1 Vegas race. The post MGM’s Vegas Land Purchase, A’s Make...
Frequent Miler
How would we spend 1 million dollars?
If you suddenly had to spend a million dollars, what would be your rewards earning strategy to get the most bang for your big bucks? We get this type of question from time to time, whether from small business owners or those with a sudden tax bill from an inheritance...
Miles To Memories
Stranded in Memphis, JAL’s Coffin Suite & Japan Hotel Overload with Jasmine Coomer
On this episode Jasmine joins Shawn to discuss all of the crazy hotels and travel they have been experiencing in Japan plus getting stuck in Memphis and whether their first Category 8 Hyatt redemption was worth it. The post Stranded in Memphis, JAL’s Coffin Suite & Japan Hotel Overload with Jasmine...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 434: Trust buster
JetBlue and American Airlines have a lot of work to do if they're going to keep the NEA alive. A judge ruled it illegal last Friday, setting up all sorts of challenges for the carriers.
We Travel There
Snowball Fights, Murakami Gardens & Sado Island in Niigata, Japan
I’m really excited to interview freelance writer Greg Goodmacher about Niigata, Japan. Greg’s tips for the best things to do in Niigata are awesome because he came to Japan for a teaching job and now writes about his unique experiences in Japan, including bathing in over 600 different hot springs...
Frequent Miler
The sky has fallen on United MileagePlus. Now what?
United has implemented the ugly side of having no award chart by increasing prices substantially this week (before walking it back a little bit). If your faith in United MileagePlus has been rattled (which is fair), fear not — there are other solid options for booking Star Alliance awards. This...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 433: Going native
Two nice implementations of indigenous themes and art from airlines announced this week, and the impact for passengers is pretty good, too.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Hidden Restaurants & Speakeasies, Circus Circus Is Perfect Nostalgia & Excalibur Gets Rocks!
Find the many hidden speakeasies and restaurants in Las Vegas, find out why Circus Circus is perfect nostalgia, updates on what is replacing water at Strip resorts and why Wynn's pool may be the best for families in Las Vegas. The post Vegas Hidden Restaurants & Speakeasies, Circus Circus Is Perfect...
We Travel There
Luffa Farm, BBQ Festival & Wine Trolley in Santa Maria Valley, California
I’m really excited to interview Jennifer Harrison, Tourism Director at the local Chamber of Commerce, about Santa Maria Valley, California. Jennifer’s tips for the best things to do in Santa Maria Valley are awesome because she’s been a part of the local community all of her life, and she loves...
Miles To Memories
Las Vegas Athletics INSANITY – New Stadium Site, Less Public Money & Goodbye to Tropicana!
On this episode we deep dive into the insane news that the Athletics have shifted to yet another stadium site, likely meaning the end of one of the most historic casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. The post Las Vegas Athletics INSANITY – New Stadium Site, Less Public Money & Goodbye...
Frequent Miler
Citi’s quintessential credit card quartet
Does Citi have the ultimate credit card combination for an everyday spender? This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, we tune in to Citi’s quintessential credit card quartet and wonder whether this is really the ultimate rewards card combo. Elsewhere on the blog this week, Greg ponders his application...
Miles To Memories
Rakuten’s Big Week, Air New Zealand’s Skycouch and a New Southwest Perk
On this episode of the podcast we talk about big cashback this week with Rakuten, Southwest's long needed new perk, a very interesting way to fly to New Zealand, why Wynn Las Vegas is the best hotel on the Strip and some of the more interesting travel grievances people have....
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 432: You want fries with that
Can fries be reasonably served as a side on board? And, quite frankly, why not tater tots instead??
Miles To Memories
Las Vegas Pop Up Casino, Cinco de Mayo on the Strip, Boyd Shakeup & Is Harrah’s Worth A Stay?
Take a closer look at Harrah's Las Vegas, what it is like on the Strip for Cinco de Mayo, how Resorts World Las Vegas continues to improve, a pop up casino is coming and a big shakeup at Boyd Gaming. The post Las Vegas Pop Up Casino, Cinco de Mayo...
We Travel There
Advent Festival, Eating Strukli & Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia
I’m really excited to interview Christy Kranjec of Always Croatia about Zagreb, Croatia. Christy’s tips for the best things to do in Zagreb are awesome because her family is from Zagreb, and she grew up visiting on a regular basis. Christy lived in Croatia during the Summer of 2018 and...