Miles to Memories - Conversations About Miles, Points & Travel Shawn Coomer

Episode Description
On this episode Shawn is joined by Joe Cheung to recap his recent trip to Hawaii, Japan and Taiwan. The trip was booked mostly last minute, built around a Starlux business class redemption home. Shawn discusses his time in Hawaii including why the Grand Hyatt Kauai has lost some luster, his last minute ANA A380 Flying Honu business class redemption, why Japan has become such an amazing family travel destination, being haunted at the Grand Hyatt Taipei and why last minute travel continues to work for him. Another amazing trip mostly paid for by miles & points!
 
Episode Notes
00:00 Introduction and Overview
 
08:50 Review of the Grand Hyatt Kauai & Using Hawaii for Japan travel
 
15:31 Using Points for last minute flights and accommodations
 
21:37 Pet cafes, cool Japanese culture & why Japan might be the best family friendly travel destination for Americans
 
 
27:45 Stay at the Hyatt Centric Ginza
 
31:38 Budget-Friendly Option: Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay (For Disney but also Tokyo too?)
 
35:16 Unforgettable Experience at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea
39:38 Haunted Grand Hyatt Taipei & Flying in Style with Starlux Airlines
45:44 The Thrill of Last-Minute Trips
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Episode Description
Learn about the MtM origin story plus get a preview of Shawn's new Youtube show/podcast 20 Minute Travel. We'll be back with a normal episode next week!
 
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On this episode Shawn is joined by long time creator and Senior Editor at Fortune Recommends Dia Adams. Dia has long been one of the people who thinks outside the box in this hobby. From which hotel programs are a sleeper to why FOMO is something to be avoided, she brings opinions that aren't always the mainstream and that's a good thing. On this show we discuss why meetups are key, how the demographics of the space have changed, lessons learned the hard way, how status can be overrated and much more!
 
Episode Notes
1:45 - Dia's journey as a miles & points creator 4:03 - Family Travel for Real Life 13:05 - How great redemptions can solidify you in the hobby 17:28 - Thinking outside of the box 24:05 - Lessons learned the hard way 30:15 - Points are not an asset 32:11 - Vendoming 35:36 - Curated content and social media FOMO 41:34 - Why credits are meant to go to waste 44:56 - How status can be wildly overrated  Links
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Episode Description
In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, Shawn Coomer is joined by PDX Deals Guy to discuss his recent first ever trip to Japan. How it was flying JAL, making last minute changes, hotels, food and how hard is it for a first time traveler? Plus bullet trains and whether it makes sense to day trip to Kyoto.
 
Shawn also provides an update on his upcoming trip which is both crazy and changing rapidly but should be fun. Get ready for some inspiration as we bring you the virtual sights, smells and tastes of Japan to inspire your travels!
Episode Notes
02:31 - Why Shawn's upcoming trip is crazy 08:33 - Flexibility and last minute flight changes 15:57 - Tokyo hotels including Hilton Shinjuku & Hyatt Regency 23:12 - Bullet training to Kyoto 28:30 - Priorities & What to do - first time in Japan 34:26 - Tackling Japanese food 40:33 - How tech is making it easier than ever to travel to Japan Links
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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, Shawn Coomer and Mark Jackson discuss various topics related to travel, including alternate content, cruising, and hotels in Orlando. They talk about the shift from reading blogs to watching videos, the popularity of cruising, and how to score deals while generating spend on cruises. 
 
They also review the Conrad hotel in Orlando and compare it to other Hilton properties in the area. Additionally, they discuss the Brightline train service in Florida before diving into the evolution of earning miles and points, AI and the changing landscape of shopping portals. 
Episode Notes
04:21 - Creating a different kind of travel content 05:55 - Strategies for saving and spending on cruises 11:30 - Is Virgin Voyages worth booking with the latest offer? 14:52 - Being blown away by Conrad Orlando - Does it live up to the brand? 20:55 - Which Hilton for Disney World? 23:38 - Future of high speed trains and Brightline Florida 27:34 - How Mark is earning his miles & points 31:10 - Suckered into AA Loyalty Points? 34:08 - Checking our shopping portal strategy & how the game has changed Links
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Episode Description
On this episode Shawn and Joe recap the Denver MtM Diamond meetup including some tips for your next Denver trip and how the Grand Hyatt is holding up. They also announce some exciting changes and are joined by a special guest for one more thing.
Episode Notes
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