I’m really excited to interview Brantley Turner of the Dwight School Hanoi about Shanghai, China. Brantley’s tips for the best things to do in Shanghai are awesome because she lived in China for more than two decades. She is captivated by the optimism of the people and the myriad of...

Big Strip demolition update, a union battle rages on, F1 making another splash in Vegas, Bazaar Meat may be closing and did MGM cut yet another popular benefit? The post Vegas Strip Demolition, Virgin Union Battle, Circus Circus Layoffs, All-In At Circa & MGM Cuts More appeared first on Miles to...

Everybody loves a one-size-fits-all answer, but today we’re discussing which cards are best for which kinds of purchases: grocery, dining, gas, travel, Costco… Sure you can just keep one card in your wallet and earn on that card exclusively, but many of us switch it up depending on what we’re...

On this episode Shawn is joined by PDX Deals Guy to breakdown his recent trip to Japan which was his first ever. From the flights and hotels to attractions and food we cover all of it. Get inspired to use miles & points for your next trip! The post Visiting Japan...

Rumors of more MGM cutbacks, Dead & Company debuts at the Sphere, Mini Disni coming to Vegas, the Neon Museum's new ball and Bellagio's most famous restaurant is closing. The post MGM Cutbacks Rumor, Disni in Vegas, New Sphere Debut, EDC Recap & Million Dollar Slot Malfunction! appeared first on...

Sometimes points and miles wag the points-collector dog… which is to say, sometimes the hobby changes your travel behavior. In episode 11 of Coffee Break, we’ll talk about how. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly...

Mirage is closing forever, a big hotel upgrades their suites, Neon Museum Ball, changes at Sahara and a fancy F1 Vegas jacket! The post Mirage Las Vegas Closing Forever, Sahara Parking Mystery, F1’s Fancy Jacket & MGM Online Gambling appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Hilton’s SLH partnership is stirring up some excitement over Hilton, even for people like Greg who haven’t bothered with Hilton cards for awhile, so this week we’re discussing Hilton credit cards, credits, and free nights. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...

MtM Podcast – Mark Jackson Jackson Jetsetting 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,...

The Vegas Sphere is getting upgraded already, a historic Vegas property is expanding, Rio cracks down on free Hyatt breakfasts, mini craps tables, Paris Versailles update and a day in the life of a casino CEO. The post Vegas Sphere Upgrades, Rio Cracks Down, El Cortez Expanding & Plaza’s Brilliant...

I’m really excited to interview Kylie Lang of Life in Rural France about Angouleme, France. Kylie’s tips for the best things to do in Angouleme are awesome because she moved to rural France in 2016, and she loves that Angouleme is a beautiful, old Roman city that sits on a...

A look back on our Denver meetup, the Grand Hyatt and some cool things you want to know about plus some big announcements about the show and one more big thing! The post Time for Some Big Announcements! appeared first on Miles to Memories.

If you have the capacity for a lot of credit card spend, you can unlock additional perks or progress toward elite status by focusing spend on a specific card or cards. On this week’s episode, we discuss which of those bonuses might be worth your effort. Before we get into...