Miles To Memories
MSG Lawsuit & Sphere Woes, Bellagio’s Big Renovation & A Look at Resorts World Bimini
On this episode we take a look at Resorts World Bimini and why it is such a cool place, dive into Bellagio's recently announced $110 million renovation, marvel at the MSG Sphere completely lit up and discuss the new Spiegelworld show Caesars is bringing to the Las Vegas Strip. The...
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Shwedagon Pagoda, Circular Train & Thingyan Water Festival in Yangon, Myanmar
I’m really excited to interview Jessica Mudditt, author of “Our Home in Myanmar” about Yangon, Myanmar. Jessica’s tips for the best things to do in Yangon are awesome because she is a journalist from Australia that lived in Yangon for more than four years. She loved that it was a...
The Wandering Aramean
DLD 426: Spring cleaning
Spring is here! The Northern IATA season started last weekend, and even if the weather isn't entirely cooperating, new routes are alive.
Miles To Memories
Taking Casino Tickets, Circus Circus Bright Paint, High Roller Rescue & Big Casino Heist!
Circus Circus gets a stunning paint job, stupid driving on the Strip, Kelly Clarkson's new residency, which performer makes the most money & is casino "silver mining" legal and/or right? The post Taking Casino Tickets, Circus Circus Bright Paint, High Roller Rescue & Big Casino Heist! appeared first on Miles to...
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Epic Trip – Back to Back Europe “For Free”, Swiss Business Review & Best Domestic Redemptions with Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder joins Shawn to discuss his recent back to back European trips which included visits to Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland and Germany. Find out where he stayed, which miles he redeemed to get there and why his hometown of Ferndale, CA is a gem known as the Victorian Village. The post...
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Closed Casino Demolished, Adele Extends, Brady Buys Vegas & Next Level Strip Side Shows!
The latest happenings in Vegas including Adele's residency extension, what the new Hard Rock Guitar tower will look like, Excalibur's Merlin show from the 1990's, Tom Brady buys into Vegas big and someone just bet $4 million on the World Series. The post Closed Casino Demolished, Adele Extends, Brady Buys Vegas...
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How to Save Money at Theme Parks
Theme parks are full of thrills and chills for kids of all ages. On a typical theme park vacation, families spend an average of $5,300 to $8,400 at Walt Disney World. With this in mind, I brought Michael Belmont of The Park Prodigy on the podcast to talk about how...
The Wandering Aramean
DLD 425: Canadian Considerations
Canada makes a few appearances in this week's episode, as does the Middle East.
Frequent Miler
Doing Hawaii with points
Hawaii is calling. If you’d like to answer that call, we discuss this week on Frequent Miler on the Air the various tools you can use to make that trip get out of your dreams and into your inbox. We had a very long episode this week as we had...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Loop’s Shocking Omission, Luxor Shocker, Hard Rock’s Guitar Approved & Dream Hotel on Hold!
Hyatt's Dream Hotel on the Vegas Strip is paused, Hard Rock got approval for their Guitar Hotel, Vegas Loop has released an expanded map with a big surprise & how MGM is making it easier with freeplay. The post Vegas Loop’s Shocking Omission, Luxor Shocker, Hard Rock’s Guitar Approved & Dream...
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Another Sudden Devaluation, Booking Headaches & Sapphire Reserve’s True Value
Sometimes booking awards can be a huge headache, what is the true value of the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Virgin Voyages preview & the little trick of Hyatt's new Bonus Journeys promo. The post Another Sudden Devaluation, Booking Headaches & Sapphire Reserve’s True Value appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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North Strip Boom, Virgin’s Big Shakeup, MGM’s Positive Outlook & St. Patrick’s Day Vegas Style!
On this week's show we take a look at the big shakeup at Virgin Hotels. Why is it failing? We also discuss MGM's rosy outlook on 2023, boom or bust on the North Strip and how Las Vegas does March Madness & St. Patrick's Day! The post North Strip Boom, Virgin’s...
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Pequod’s Pizza, Ricobene’s Carpet & Taste of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
I’m really excited to interview Michael Sparrow of Team FRWRD about Chicago, Illinois. Michael’s tips for the best things to do in Chicago are awesome because he was born and raised in Chicago, and his family has been here for more than 100 years, which means they’ve seen it all...
Frequent Miler
What’s in our wallets?
Since Samuel L. Jackson and Jennifer Garner won’t stop asking, this week we discuss what’s in OUR wallets (and why). Will the answer make Mr. Jackson proud? (Spoiler alert: Neither of us carries a Quicksilver card :-D). Elsewhere on the blog this week, we share easy ways to use up...
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Vegas Loop 1 Million Passengers, Las Vegas Visitors Are Young & Satisfied & Caesars Selling Status?
Caesars sent out a survey about potentially selling status, a shocking discovery was made at the airport, we learn when the F1 race course will be repaved and Las Vegas visitors in 2022 were younger than ever, left satisfied and spent more money. We dive into the numbers. The post...