Miles to Memories - Conversations About Miles, Points & Travel Shawn Coomer
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We celebrate the fun & positive side of miles, points & travel while talking to the most interesting people in the space. Get inspired to travel, find out the latest tricks and learn how to maximize travel rewards. Save money, accomplish your goals and form memories that will last a lifetime!
Shawn Coomer has spent the last 17 years globetrotting with his family and has been professionally covering the miles & points space since 2013 when he launched Miles to Memories. He earns and burns millions of miles per year through welcome offers & spending from his Amazon side hustle.
By interviewing some of the best & most interesting voices in the miles & points space we aim to bring you a wide range of knowledge, different perspectives and enjoyable conversation. Come learn how miles & points can enrich your life in so many ways.
Want to dive deeper into miles & points? Check out our private Diamond Slack community - http://www.milestomemories.com/diamond
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MtM's Origin Story + Preview of 20 Minute Travel!
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!
Links
20 Minute Travel YouTube 20 Minute Travel Apple Podcasts 20 Minute Travel Spotify 20 Minute Travel Podcast Page
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Thinking Outside of the Box in the Miles & Points Hobby with Dia Adams
Episode Description
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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Visiting Japan for the 1st or 37th Time with PDX Deals Guy
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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Conrad Orlando Wow, Rise of Video, Free Cruise Strategies & The Changing Game with Mark Jackson
Episode Description
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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Time for Some Big Announcements!
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
Subscribe to 20 Minute Travel!
20 Minute Travel on Youtube Apple Podcasts - Spotify - TMT Podcast Feed
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Demystifying Hilton Brands, Hilton Honors Insights & Southwest’s Big Change?
Episode Description
On this episode Shawn and Joe discuss Shawn’s recent trip to Nashville and all of the takeaways from his time spent there. They go over why there are so many brands these days and how consumers are changing. Plus will there be more changes to Hilton credit cards and how will they integrate all of their upcoming partnerships into the program? Joe also discusses his Spirit adventure and why Southwest may be finally moving away from their cattle call boarding.
Episode Notes
0:00 - Flying Spirit
8:06 - DOT forcing airlines to pay penalties
10:55 - Southwest boarding changes
16:26 - What Shawn learned at Hilton
29:55 - The Conrad brand
33:04 - Hilton brand expansion
37:05 - Hilton credit cards
41:09 - Hilton experiences
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