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Hosted by road warrior and travel expert Ed Pizza, the Miles to Go podcast serves up travel tips, news and reviews you can't afford to miss! Whether you're a points and miles newbie looking to book a dream vacation or you log 100k + miles a year and want the low down on new properties routes and planes, we're bringing you the world's top travel experts and bloggers to share their knowledge and insights with you.

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FREE AT LAST! The RV Is Gone from 2022-02-16T16:39:47


I'm making Richard Kerr cry a little bit with the news that we've sold the RV. We're keeping a pickup truck s...

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Is This Really The Way We're Supposed To Book Marriott Awards Now? from 2022-02-09T17:03:56


It seems like each week begins with a new and interesting Marriott story. This week, it seems Richard Kerr is...

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Venture (10)X Questions Answered And Is Now A Good Time To Cruise? from 2022-02-02T12:54:42


It was touch and go for a bit but Richard Kerr has his Instagram account back. We're answering listener questi...

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Marriott Gets Rid Of Flight Packages And Richard Gets Rid Of Credit Cards from 2022-01-26T04:30:13


We've got a whole bunch of listener questions this week. Richard Kerr is back to try and help me answer all o...

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BONUS EPISODE: The Points Guy Sues American Airlines from 2022-01-24T05:28:05


We've seen our fair share of lawsuits in the travel world over the past couple of decades, largely airlines or hotels using the legal system to protect their interests. However, I was d...

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Travel Is A Mess Right Now But 10X Points Rocks! from 2022-01-19T15:37:51


I'm talking about the mess that is travel right now with Richard Kerr.



I wrote a detailed piec...

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More Marriott Fees And A Cool New Award Search Option from 2022-01-12T14:15:37


Plenty of travel news this week after Richard Kerr and I both ended up with broken planes and travel delays th...

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Frontier Status Match (And Re-Match) And Miles Posting From Deal Of The Year from 2022-01-05T15:25:10


A lot to unpack this week with Richard Kerr. Miles are posting for the American Airlines AAdvantage Simply Miles pro...

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Straight To The Points, Status Matches And Planning 2022 Travel from 2021-12-29T04:16:06


Last show of 2021!



Hilton has a status match offer you should consider, e...

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Thoughts On The Greatest Mileage Promotion Of The Year from 2021-12-15T15:51:11


Crazy day to be podcasting! Since Richard Kerr and I recorded this episode less than 48 hours ago we had to p...

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Should You Get The New Aeroplan Credit Card? from 2021-12-09T03:40:19


We've got a bunch to cover this week. Aeroplan launched their new US-based credit card and there are plenty of reasons to consider it for your travels. They came up with some pretty n...

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Epic Black Friday Story And More Travel Restrictions from 2021-12-01T16:19:31


The dust has barely settled on Black Friday and Cyber Monday and Richard Kerr joins me to give our reactions to this ...

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Catching Up With Gary Leff from 2021-11-24T14:33:45


As we head into Thanksgiving I'm answering listener questions and sitting down with Gary Leff.



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Episode 200! Breaking Down Venture X And Another Insane Stunt! from 2021-11-17T17:22:39


Holy cow! We made it to 200 episodes. There are so many people to thank for getting us this far.



But, the person to thank the most is you. If you're reading this yo...

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Huge New Southwest Credit Card Offers! from 2021-11-10T04:32:08


If you're listening to this episode on Wednesday, the day it drops, I'm at Disney World trying to raise a bunch of money for some special kids. I hope you'll consider Listen

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MASSIVE CHANGES: Marriott Blows Up The Program & Major American Airlines Loyalty Shift from 2021-11-03T14:03:10


SIDE NOTE: The funniest part of the episode may be the last 5 seconds. Really.



Big changes in the travel world this week and not all of it is good.



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An Invite To A Private Caribbean Island? Sign Me Up! from 2021-10-27T13:19:34


I've had some crazy travel experiences over the years but spending a weekend on a private island was honestly never something I thought I would achieve.



Then, out of lef...

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Hyatt Launches A New Credit Card! from 2021-10-20T12:36:31


A decade after rolling out their first credit card, Hyatt is introducing their first card geared towards small business.



We have Ari Levin, Vice President of Partner M...

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Buy My RV! Oh, And AMEX Drops The Hammer Again from 2021-10-13T04:07:05


I'm trying to convince Richard Kerr to buy my RV......



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New Delta Int'l Routes And Hyatt Miraval Promo from 2021-10-06T15:39:23


Who knows where Richard Kerr is this week?



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Delta Wants To Ban You From Flying On Other Airlines And United Flight Attendants Don't Want You To Expect Clean Bathrooms from 2021-09-29T15:56:20


Richard Kerr is still camping his way around the country and joins us from the great state of Delaware today. We co...

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A New Great Way to Earn AAdvantage Miles And Hilton Starts Testing Pre-Arrival Suite Upgrades from 2021-09-22T15:29:50


We've got two interesting developments this week if you love to travel.



First up, Richard Kerr goes o...

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Southwest Companion Pass Promo And Remembering 9/11 from 2021-09-15T12:16:20


We're talking travel again this week, as always. There's news about Southwest extending their alcohol ban on planes, an interesting Southwest Companion Pass deal that we break down and...

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JetBlue To London Is Fantastic! Here's Why from 2021-09-08T15:07:16


We have a new way for you to reach us with your questions. You can text us at (571) 293-6659?. Listen for your question on a future show!



We've been hearing for years th...

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The Gang Digs Into Chase Sapphire Changes And Elite Status Recaps from 2021-09-01T05:27:36


The Fearsome Foursome is back!



Richard Kerr is back with us and he's not alone. Returning to the show...

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New Hidden Fee On Cruise Ships And The Civil Air Reserve Fleet from 2021-08-25T12:41:43


Are cruise ships charging extra for housekeeping? One listener writes in to point one what may be the next hidden fee you can expect when you cruise.



We're also talking...

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The Canadian Border Is Open: Here's What It's Like To Cross from 2021-08-18T13:44:32


I desperately wanted to name the episode "We don't care about that crap". You'll have to listen to figure out why!



The Canadian border opened up recently and we drove up...

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Special Guests Talk New Chase Transfer Partner And International Travel from 2021-08-11T04:15:08


Boy, is it a full house on this week's episode!



Richard Kerr is back with us and he's not alone. Retu...

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Delta Hits Reset. Are Chase Sapphire Changes Coming? from 2021-08-04T13:49:08


Richard Kerr is back on the show and we cover a lot this week. On top of discussing Richard's continued bad decision...

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COVID Is Affecting Travel. Here's What We're Seeing On The Road from 2021-07-28T17:10:24


Richard Kerr is back on the show with me and we're talking about travel, of course. COVID-19 is starting to creep ba...

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Citi Finally Counts American Airlines As A Transfer Partner (But Not Forever) from 2021-07-21T15:19:34


The big news of the week was Citibank announcing they've added the American Airlines AAdvantage program as a temporary transfer partner. Will it be permanent?



We have a...

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AMEX Goes Big, But Not In A Good Way from 2021-07-14T15:24:38


AMEX is making changes to the annual fee on one of their most expensive cards. They're adding benefits as well. Is this a good thing?



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Hilton Kills Housekeeping And Rolls Out Confirmed Connecting Rooms from 2021-07-07T12:34:12


Hilton has been busy lately, in ways that will make some folks (namely families) very happy and in other ways that are likely annoy many travelers.



We have a new way for...

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Madrid or Barcelona? Gilbert From God Save The Points Fills Us In from 2021-06-30T04:45:19


Gilbert from God Save The Points stops by this week to give us the lowdown on Listen

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BILT: Earn Miles Paying Rent from 2021-06-22T07:00:07


Richard Kerr is back with us again and we finally get to learn what his new job is. He's joined by Dave Canty, Head o...

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Cruising With COVID And A Kickass Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus! from 2021-06-16T14:24:39


Richard Kerr joins me again this week. The guy just keeps showing up. We might be stuck with him for a while.

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AMA w/Richard Kerr: We Answer All Your Travel Questions from 2021-06-02T04:11:52


Richard Kerr joins me again this week and we're answering your questions. Where to travel, which countries are open, ...

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Here's Why You Shouldn't Chase Elite Status from 2021-05-26T03:44:05


Elite status is something I've chased for 20 years as a road warrior. Has the time finally come where that's the wrong goal to have?



Changes during the pandemic have ch...

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When Will Airlines And Hotels Start Providing Basic Services Again? from 2021-05-19T12:40:08


Now that I'm back on the road I've noticed a few things missing, like food on airplanes, housekeeping at hotels and breakfast at hotels where it's generally included in the room rate. Listen

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What's in WandrMe's Wallet? Seth Miller, PaxEx.Aero from 2021-05-12T18:21:21


We're joined this week for a very different wallet than mine. Seth Miller, who writes at PaxEx.Aero and also co-hosts the Listen

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Wallet With A View(From The Wing). What's In Gary Leff's Wallet? from 2021-05-05T03:05:28





If you're a frequent listener, you might remember an episode last year Listen

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Europe Opens This Summer For Vaccinated Americans. Should You Go? from 2021-04-28T03:45:14


The head of the European Union announced earlier this week that the member countries of the EU would be open to Americans this year who are fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine (cu...

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Do New Transfer Partners Mean You Should Reconsider What's In Your Wallet? from 2021-04-21T14:24:13


Credit cards that earn flexible currency, such as Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards, have really ruled the roost when it comes to my favorite ways to earn m...

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Is It Time To Start Burning Miles And Points? from 2021-04-14T03:46:09


It's a great question. After a year of largely staying home and earning miles and points from credit card purchases, it's time to start traveling for many folks (and will be soon for ma...

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Hotels Cutting Amenities & Richard Kerr Joins Another Camping Fail from 2021-04-07T04:45:09


Plenty going on this week!



Delta was one of the airlines to announce shortc...

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What Both Business And Leisure Travel Look Like Right Now from 2021-03-31T05:05:18


I've been keeping tabs on the travel world as I get closer to being back on the road. This week I caught up with folks who traveled within the past 10 days. First, we catch up with Listen

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The Dots, Lines & Destinations Crossover from 2021-03-24T13:05:28


When I decided to start Miles to Go, it was due in part to years of listening to Dots, Lines & Destinations. It'...

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When To Use Hotel Night Certificates & Drivable Spring Break Trips from 2021-03-17T03:07:11


Many of you have hotel credit cards that award free night certificates, usually on an annual basis when you pay the annual fee. When's the right time to use them, especially when you c...

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Our Favorite Credit Card Perks Putting Money Back In Our Pockets! from 2021-03-10T15:16:29


As we got a month or so into the pandemic, it became pretty clear that many of us wouldn't be able to get much value from travel credit cards.



When you consider how mu...

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Testing Out Free Hyatt Caribbean COVID Testing, Entering US From Abroad from 2021-03-03T17:05:52


Just about a month ago Hyatt announced that <...

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Iceberg Spotting And Credit Card "Keep Or Kill?" from 2021-02-24T03:22:12


This week I'm breaking down a reader question on which credit he should keep and which one he should ditch.



And, we'll catch up with Listen

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A New Giveaway You'll Love And An Awesome New Sign-Up Bonus! from 2021-02-18T01:21:22


We've got two new topics for you this week and both can make your next dream vacation a whole lot more achievable.



Spencer is back with us from Straight to the Points Listen

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Book These Trips Now For 2022 (w/Summer Hull & Richard Kerr) from 2021-02-10T02:05:12


As we look into the crystal ball of travel, there are still clouds. However, the fog is lifting just a bit and we can start to see some really great travel deals on the horizon.

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How To Do A Hawaii Resort Bubble And New AMEX Perks!! from 2021-02-03T03:00:41


So much to talk about in travel this week. American Express dropped a whole slew of limited-time statement credits for virtually all their travel cards. Listen

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Summer Hull Shares How To Avoid Travel Pitfalls Right Now from 2021-01-27T05:05:07


COVID-19 continues to create travel pitfalls for many folks. Summer Hull is an experienced traveler and even she has run into a few curve balls she didn't see coming. She joins us aga...

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No Cheating! Bring A Negative COVID Test Or You Can't Go Home from 2021-01-20T05:05:08


Lots of travel news to cover this week, and we've also got some timely tips to make sure you're earning the most miles and points you can, whether you're sitting on the couch or on a be...

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RV There Yet? Listen to Me Drive Richard Kerr Camping Crazy from 2021-01-13T16:42:04


If you've been following along the past few months you know that our family bought an RV this summer to get over the depression of being trapped at home for quarantine.



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Why You Might Not Want An Airline Credit Card from 2021-01-06T15:23:39


As we put 2020 to bed and get started on 2021, I spent some time looking back on the year in travel.



And, I dig into some reasons you might want to look past your favo...

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Planning A COVID Ski Trip And Breaking Down New Credit Cards! from 2020-12-30T17:23:44


As the weather has turned colder, we're figuring out what it's like to plan a ski vacation during a pandemic.



We're also breaking down the new Wyndham Earner credit card...

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One In A Million? Delta Tries For COVID-free flights with Gilbert Ott from 2020-12-23T15:03:33


Is it possible to make flying so safe in the time of COVID-19 that your chances of catching the disease are 1 in a million? Delta thinks so.



Gilbert joins us again this ...

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A Conversation With Wyndham Rewards And An Epic Giveaway! from 2020-12-16T05:10:10


We're diving deep into the new Wyndham Rewards Earner credit cards today and we have an EPIC giveaway!



And, we're going to spend time exploring some parts of the Wyndham...

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What To Do When Everything Goes Wrong On A Camping Trip from 2020-12-02T05:05:12


This week's episode is brought to you this week by the new lineup of Wyndham Rewards Earner credit cards.



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Black Friday Deal Guide! from 2020-11-25T05:05:22


It's Black Friday and there are tons of deals to go through. In fact, we got done recording the episode this week and there were already more travel-related deals to report on!


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The New Aeroplan: Your Questions Answered from 2020-11-18T14:00:33


We’ve got a heck of a show for you today! Air Canada is back on the show with us answering your questions about the new Aeroplan. The program is barely a week old but there’s already pl...

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Painful Delta Changes And Easy Hotel Elite Status from 2020-11-11T05:05:11


As we look to the future of travel both in the pandemic and beyond, there are positive and negative developments.



We've seen some pretty good deals being offered by airl...

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Business Travel And Award Travel Right Now In The Pandemic from 2020-11-04T23:16:19


Business travel evaporated when the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up in March. Since then, some business travel has slowly started to ramp up.



Wondering what it's like to tra...

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What Vegas Is Like Right Now And Catching COVID-19 On A Plane from 2020-10-28T05:05:09


Las Vegas is such a unique destination. It's transitioned from being a gambling mecca, though there's still plenty of this. Great food, great clubs and great concerts all have somethi...

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Summer Hull And Richard Kerr Guest Star In My Camping Trip from 2020-10-14T05:05:21


What happens when three friends decide to bring their families to a campsite in Florida during an October heatwave?



Well, you get a bit of rough audio quality, which I'...

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Gary Leff Discusses the Future of Travel After the Pandemic from 2020-10-07T05:04:13


If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners!<...

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Fast COVID Testing Opens Up New Destinations & Great New England Road Trips from 2020-09-30T16:25:47


We're talking fast COVID testing, New England road trips and more this week!



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I Own An RV. Richard Kerr And I Go Deeper Down This Rabbit Hole from 2020-09-23T14:28:27


It's been an interesting few months, but I'm now officially an RV owner. Richard Kerr joins me again to compare notes on all the things we've done wrong so far. It's a long list.

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An Awesome Hotel Promo And Airlines Axe Change Fees from 2020-09-16T05:00:20


Airlines wiped out change fees in a hurry! Listen

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Chase Freedom Flex Is The New Credit Card I'm Thinking About! from 2020-09-10T13:07:26


A new credit card in a quarantine? And one with some pretty awesome bonus categories. We're talking about the Chase Freedom Flex, a brand new credit card coming out this month.

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Credit Card Strategy Check-Up During Quarantine from 2020-09-02T05:05:15


As the COVID-19 pandemic started to gain steam, credit card companies were quick to add bonus categories to keep customers using their cards. As the pandemic has stretched on, some of t...

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Destination Aruba And A Fabulous Award Sale To Europe! from 2020-08-26T14:37:17


Aruba is a strip of simple paradise surrounded by beautiful oceans. The island is peaceful and safe; a Jeep is all you need to make your own private beach. And, low-cost carriers like...

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Renting A Villa From Marriott And A New Chase Freedom Offer from 2020-08-19T15:35:01


If you're stuck at home and trying to figure out a road trip, Marriott Homes and Villas may be an option for you. The opportunity to earn or redeem Marriott points and earn elite status...

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A Conversation With Air Canada About The New Aeroplan Loyalty Program from 2020-08-12T12:40:06


It isn't often that we see a completely new travel loyalty program, especially from one of the largest airlines in North America.



With Air Canada's global network and ...

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Planning The Perfect Cape Cod Vacation from 2020-08-05T13:17:25


We're back with the latest travel news and how to plan the perfect Cape Cod vacation. News links:



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Madrid! Why Gilbert From God Save The Points Loves It So Much from 2020-07-29T15:48:45


We're all dreaming of where to travel right now! Gilbert from God Save The Points i...

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Destination Yellowstone! from 2020-07-22T13:21:57


Thinking about where to travel this summer with international travel pretty much shut down? Yellowstone actually has availability! Usually you have to book a year in advance.


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A Beginner's Guide To RV Travel(Yes, Really) w/Richard Kerr from 2020-07-15T13:02:31


Yes, you read the title right. As we're still knee deep in the COVID-19 crisis and international travel for US citizens is pretty much off the menu, it's time to start getting creative...

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A Hotel Executive's Inside Perspective On COVID-19 And Elite Benefits Like Free Breakfast from 2020-07-08T18:06:58


Wondering what to expect when it comes to elite benefits for your hotel status during the COVID-19 crisis? I am, too. I'm joined this week by Listen

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Cranky Flier Talks About How Difficult Travel Is Right Now from 2020-07-01T13:55:22


Brett Snyder of Cranky Flier is back with us this week to share what it's like trying to book flights, cancel flights and f...

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How Safe Are Las Vegas Casinos Right Now? from 2020-06-24T13:30:45


As people are starting to think about travel again, there's a question on many people's minds. How safe is it to travel?



If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take ...

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What's In My Wallet? from 2020-06-17T05:00:15


Points and miles guru Richard Kerr stops by and hijacks the show this week!



If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to Listen

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Mexico City: The International Gem Close By from 2020-06-10T16:11:14


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Mexico City is a sometimes overlooked cultural hub just one short fli...

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Book Now! Great Award Space To Europe & And Traveling Safely This Summer from 2020-06-03T14:12:37


Welcome back. We've got some great award space to Europe to lead off the show this week!



If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to Listen

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Santorini: Planning a Trip to Paradise from 2020-05-27T15:58:28


We lead off the show with a bit of travel news.



Saint Lucia will be open to tou...

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Painful United Airlines Changes And A Listener AMEX Success Story from 2020-05-20T19:41:49


United Airlines has seen almost a Listen

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New Credit Card Bonus Categories Help Maximize Spending During COVID-19 from 2020-05-13T14:05:53


What the heck do you do right now with a credit card that earns a bunch of bonus points for travel? We’re talking about that in depth today.



If you enjoy the podcast, I ...

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When Are You Ready To Travel? And, When Will Disney Reopen? from 2020-05-06T14:27:08


Will you look at that? I'm stuck at home again this week, staying safe. When will we travel again? That's the first question I ask this week, and I want to hear from you.


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The Right Way To Cancel Flights Working From Home And Dreaming About Travel from 2020-04-29T16:09:14


We’re all stuck inside figuring out how best to work from home. Today we’re talking about some tips to improve your office environment and some travel-related tips to relieve the stress...

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Save Money On African Safaris Using Points And Miles! from 2020-04-22T16:07


We’re stuck inside and it’s time to start dreaming! 



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Save 20% On Streaming & DoorDash! How To Renew A Passport Quickly from 2020-04-15T12:32:19


Not going anywhere at the moment means that you might also forget to notice your passport is close to expiring. Or, perhaps you want to renew it a bit earlier/faster than you would norm...

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Why Disney World's Hollywood Studios Is The Hottest Theme Park from 2020-04-08T15:23:02


We're taking a break from chatting about coronavirus and COVID-19 this week to chat about something a bit more positive: Disney! Summer Hull, better known as Mommy Points Listen

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Testing Positive For COVID-19: Nomadic Matt Shares His Story from 2020-04-01T14:21:05


This week, Ed chats with Nomadic Matt, New York Times Bestselling Author and expert on remote work, hostel living and digital nomad travel expert.



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How To Get Value From Travel Credit Cards When You Can't Travel from 2020-03-25T09:00


Those travel credit cards with high annual fees are more than worth it...when you're traveling. So, how can you Listen

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Coronavirus: Current State of Travel & Planning Future Trips from 2020-03-18T20:00


We're living in a drastically different world than we were just a week ago. This episode features Seth Miller from PaxEx.Aero with an update on the current state ...

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How to Save Money On Your Next Tank of Gas! from 2020-03-11T06:00


Maybe you've heard about people who save plenty of money when they fill up their gas tank.  I'm a noted junkie for miles and points but I've never really dived into the world of gas pro...

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Where There's a Will from 2020-03-04T17:00


I realized as I started writing this some folks will think I sold my blog, podcast or some other craziness. None of that, I promise. I really appreciate everyone that has followed my bl...

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Alaska Joins oneWorld, AA adding New Seattle Int'l Flying from 2020-02-26T15:00


It's not every week where an airline alliance gets a new member! This week it was announced that Alaska Airlines joinin...

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Comparing Recent Changes At Hyatt and Marriott from 2020-02-19T07:00


There are three things that are certain in life: death, taxes and changes to travel loyalty programs! Have you heard? There are more changes coming to...

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Tahiti, Bora Bora & More. The Perfect French Polynesia Trip from 2020-02-12T09:00


Darren Murph is back for an extended chat with Ed on all things French Polynesia! An expert on this chain of islands, Darren has visited multiple times and provides insight, tips and re...

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Perfect Costa Rica Trip & Biggest Ever IHG CC Sign-Up Bonus from 2020-02-05T07:00


The "biggest ever" credit card bonuses keep coming! Jen Yellin from Deals We Like fills us in on how to maximize benefits of the new IHG credit card Listen

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New Hilton Promo & How Much New Credit Card Benefits Cost You from 2020-01-29T11:00


We've all faced the decision of whether to go pick up our take out food or have it delivered. Is it worth the added cost of delivery fees? What you might not realize are the hidden cost...

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Choosing The Best Hotel Chain For Family Travel from 2020-01-22T07:00


This week, tune in to an extended chat with Jen Yellin from Deals We Like! She and Ed chat about their favorite hotel chains for family travel. They share which status tiers are worth i...

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Best Luxury Cruise Lines And Biggest Southwest CC Offer from 2020-01-15T10:00


It turns out that a lot of y'all enjoy cruising. So much so that some of our most listened to segments were all about cruises! This week Andrea Rotondo from The Points Guy joins Ed to c...

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When You Get Sick While Traveling. 2 Months On The Road from 2020-01-08T11:00


On today's show, Ed chats with Seth Miller from PaxEx. Aero. While these two are known for their industry chat and knowledge, this week they are talking about what happens when you get ...

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Maximize the Capital One 200,000 Spark Miles Sign-up Bonus from 2020-01-01T10:00


It's a new year, and there's a new card in Ed's wallet! As widely reported, Listen

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First Look at Rise of The Resistance from 2019-12-18T04:00


If you haven't heard...there's a new ride open at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's H...

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Hyatt Goes Peak & Off-Peak, Kirby Takes Over United from 2019-12-11T08:00


Like many travel loyalty programs, when one brand makes changes, others seem to eventually follow. This week we're joined by Gary Leff from View from the Wing to di...

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Staying Safe As A Solo Female Traveler from 2019-12-04T12:00


This week, Ed speaks with Tess Zhao from Delicate Revolt all about staying safe when traveling as a woman on your own. From the best time of day to schedule your ar...

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Black Friday Shopping And Travel Deals! from 2019-11-27T09:00


Get ready for an extended segment with one of our favorite guests, Jen Yellin from Deals We Like! This week we're talking all about Black Friday deals. How to score cheap travel AND how...

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$2K CC Sign-Up Bonus You Should Use For Travel Instead! from 2019-11-20T09:00


Tiffany Funk from One Mile at a Time is back on Miles to Go to chat...about what else? Credit Card bonuses! Tune in to hear all about Listen

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Marriott Off-Peak Awards Exists And Your Questions Answered! from 2019-11-13T10:00


What's the deal with Marriott Bonvoy award pricing? If you haven't heard, along with many of the other changes made to their loyalty program, came the addition of Listen

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Planning A Trip To Iceland & Frontier Changes For Families from 2019-11-06T13:00


Feel like all your friends are enjoying the beautiful blue lagoons of Iceland? Thinking about planning a trip to the island known for its dramatic landscape? You're in luck - today we'v...

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How Far Away Can You Really Travel With 40,000 Points? from 2019-10-30T03:00


The team at Frequent Miler had a crazy idea: how far could they each travel Listen

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Save $50 At Hyatt & 13-hour Train Ride: Romance Or Regrets? from 2019-10-23T07:00


When one thinks of traveling by train, it's easy to overly romanticize with idea of beautiful sights, sleeping cabins and dining cars. Melanie Lieberman from The Points Guy...

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BONUS EP: Major Change To Southwest Airlines Companion Pass from 2019-10-17T14:00


We woke up this morning to a big change about the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. The most valuable airline benefit in the US is now tougher to earn! They also eliminated the expirat...

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All About Alaska Airlines & Time For Southwest Companion Pass from 2019-10-16T07:00


For those living in the Northwest, Alaska Airlines has become a big player post Virgin America merger and with Listen

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Talking Travel Elite Status With Summer Hull & Richard Kerr from 2019-10-09T10:00


We've got a real treat this week with not one, but two special guests. Summer Hull AKA Mommy Points and Richard Kerr, both of Listen

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Giveaway! Best Tool To Maximize Your Miles & Points from 2019-10-02T09:00


While it's plenty of fun earning and burning points and miles, managing them can be stressful! This week, Jeff Brownson from AwardWallet and Award Travel 101<...

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Are United’s New Upgrade Changes Good For Elite Members? from 2019-09-25T08:00


Have you heard? United Airlines Listen

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Gary Leff: A Road Warrior's Perspective On American Airlines from 2019-09-18T08:00


This week's episode features Gary Leff from View from the Wing as he shares his experience with American Airline's Executive Platinum status. He and Ed chat about c...

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One on One with Kurt Stache, American Airlines' Loyalty SVP from 2019-09-12T09:00


Get ready to dive into a special episode of Miles to Go! This week, Ed is joined by Kurt Stache, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Loyalty & Sales at American Air...

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Bonus Episode: New Hyatt Promotions Galore! from 2019-09-09T13:00


Surprise! We've got a bonus episode of Miles to Go this week!






When there's Hyatt promotions galore, Ed can't keep it to himself. While hote...

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A Road Warrior's Look At United Airlines With Zach Honig from 2019-09-04T07:00


This week, Zach Honig from The Points Guy, joins Ed to chat all about Premier 1k, United Airlines' top elite status level. As part of a series discussing top status...

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Maximize Your Miles and Points Earning! from 2019-08-28T07:00


When it comes to keeping track of credit card balances, points, promotions, offers and more, sometimes it can feel like too much! Especially if you're not exactly great with spreadsheet...

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All About Marriott Bonvoy Changes: Good, Bad & Ugly from 2019-08-21T09:00


Marriott Bonvoy: Love it, hate it or love to hate it, it seems we all have a complicated relationship. Summer Hull AKA Mommy Points from The Points Guy is ba...

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Deep Dive Into Delta Elite Status & Big New CC Sign-up Bonus from 2019-08-14T09:00


On this week's episode, Jen Yellin from Deals We Like is back to chat all about the newest Listen

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What's In Your Wallet And SFO Runs Out of Water from 2019-08-07T07:00


This week Julian Kheel from The Points Guy joins Ed for a raucous conversation all about credit cards. Tune in to hear the gents dive into not just Julian's wallet but a ziplock bag ful...

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Breaking Down Recent Citi And AMEX Negative Changes from 2019-07-31T07:00


There's been quite a few big announcements over the last few weeks from Citi and AMEX. Gary Leff from View from the Wing joins Ed to walk through what this all mean...

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Beginner's Guide To Cruises from 2019-07-24T06:00


Dreaming of an affordable getaway or an extended adventure Listen

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Tokyo Olympics Travel Using Points & Companion Pass Shortcut from 2019-07-17T15:00


We're just over one year away from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, so that means it's time to start planning how to best use p...

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Key West In 10 Minutes Or Less And Amazon Prime Day Guide from 2019-07-10T07:00


Jen Yellin from Deals We Like is back this week with all the info you NEED to know to prepare for Amazon ...

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Save Big on Car Rentals & Max Out Southwest's Companion Pass from 2019-07-03T08:00


Today, Ed chats with Jonathan Weinberg, CEO of AutoSlash. If you're a regular listener of Miles to Go, you'll know they...

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How To Do Australia Right & Around The World With Disney! from 2019-06-26T03:00


This week we're talking about heading to the "Land Down Under" with Gilbert Ott from God Save the Points! Tune in to get his expert take on all the Listen

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Hyatt & AA Now More Rewarding & Concert Tix For 5K Hilton Pts from 2019-06-19T11:00


It's Summertime, the livin' is easy and you can once again score lawn seats for concerts with Hilton Honors points! Jen Yellin...

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BOGO Frontier Tix And Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Strategies! from 2019-06-12T10:00


Think that Southwest Airlines is the only carrier out there that offers "free" flights? Think again! Jen Yellin from Deals We Like joins us this week to walk through Listen

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United Airlines Takes A Bite Out Of Me from 2019-06-05T07:00


If you haven't tuned in to the Award Travel 101 Podcast, their host Richard...

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Bonus EP! Day One Inside Disneyland’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge from 2019-06-02T11:00


We've got a bonus episode this week! Summer Hull AKA Mommy Points from TPG Family is dialing in ALL the way from Batuu, home to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Di...

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When Is A Deal Not A Deal And How Much Are Your Miles Worth? from 2019-05-29T03:00


On this week's episode, we're talking about miles, points and deals, oh my! Listener Michael from Chicago has a question about which transfer partners will help him get enough AAdvantag...

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Aulani Resort (Hawaii) Review and Southwest 60K Offer from 2019-05-22T08:00


Don't ask Ed, but what's more magical than just a trip to Hawaii? A trip to Disney's Aulani Resort! Located on the west coast of Oahu, Aulani pairs all the beauty of Hawaii with the mag...

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Lots of Travel Deals To Discuss! from 2019-05-15T07:00


It's that time of year, again! Open those browsers and get your mouse clicking finger ready for the Listen

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New Hilton Promo And Disney Cruise Review from 2019-05-08T00:00


There's a certain amount of planning that goes into any trip, especially if you're going on a cruise or visiting a Disney theme park? Planning for a Disney Cruise? There's plenty more y...

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Bonus Episode! Is The Value of Miles Vanishing Before Our Eyes? from 2019-05-04T11:00


We've got a bonus episode this week - sharing a recent conversation Ed had with Richard Kerr on the Listen

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Great Airline Transfer Bonus And Cheap(?) Flights to Hawaii from 2019-04-24T07:00


Ed still hasn't been to Hawaii, but that doesn't mean he's not looking to learn and share all the different ways you can get there! Leslie Harvey from Trips with Tykes one of our reside...

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Big Wyndham Rewards Changes And Reflecting On Notre Dame from 2019-04-17T00:00


This week Jen Yellin from Deals We Like has all the details on Listen

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Massive United Award Changes And A New Way To Save On Travel from 2019-04-10T00:00


The big news this week is United's decision to transition away from award charts to dynamic pricing. How will this affect you? Ed's got the pros and cons. Jen Yellen from D...

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Bali in 10 Minutes or Less and Millennial Hotel Fail from 2019-04-03T00:00


This week "Producer Mike" LaRosa from Coworkaholic offers his take on Listen

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Hawaii In 10 Minutes Or Less And Saving Hundreds On Hilton from 2019-03-27T00:00


Say "Aloha" to a BRAND NEW segment we're rolling out this week! Summer Hull AKA Mommy Points from TPG Family is back to offer Listen

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What's Next For 737 MAX and Planning The Trip of a Lifetime from 2019-03-20T00:00


This week Ed offers some insigh...

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Earning More Points And Preparing For Big Wyndham Changes from 2019-03-13T00:00


We always love hearing about new ways to earn and manage points and miles! This week Michael Trager of TravelZork is on the show to talk about a Listen

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Bonus Episode! Dots, Lines & Pizza Paine from 2019-03-08T00:00


Surprise! We've got a BONUS EPISODE for all you AV geeks out there! This week Ed joined our friends from the Dots, Lines and Destinations podcast on inaugural fligh...

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What To Do If Declined For A New Credit Card & New Award Flight Deals! from 2019-03-06T00:00


This week we've got a new guest on the show! Jason Steele from The Points Guy and founder of CardCon shares <...

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An Airplane Goes Away And A Hotel Promo Worth Chasing? from 2019-02-27T00:00


This week Seth Miller from PaxEx.Aero chats with Ed all about Airbus'...

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Ultimate Guide To Hawaii's Big Island And Family-Friendly Mexico from 2019-02-20T00:00


Episode #53 officially means Miles to Go has hit its first anniversary! One full year of weekly episodes full of all the travel tips, news and reviews you can't afford to miss!


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Saving Hundreds On Your Next Hotel Stay And United's New-ish Airplane from 2019-02-13T00:00


This week we've got a double dose of Jen Yellin from Deals We Like! She joins Ed on the show for not one, but two great deals you can't miss out on! First, she's got the lowdown on how ...

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Losing All Your Miles And The Marriott Debate - M2G 051 from 2019-02-06T00:00


Imagine getting a notification confirming a change to your account, or worse, that you just redeemed your hard earned points and miles, when you didn't. That's what happened to Andy ...

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Nifty 50! Celebrating Our 50th Episode With A Giveaway! - M2G 050 from 2019-01-30T00:00


We're celebrating M2G's 50th episode with two of our favorite guests and another book giveaway! First up is Stephanie Rosenbloom, travel writer at the Listen

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Only the Best Credit Card Offer For Families, Ever! - M2G 049 from 2019-01-23T00:00


On a special episode of Miles to Go, we're featuring an extended length interview with Jen Yellin from Deals We Like! She and Ed chat all things about Southwest Rap...

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Safari For $100 A Day And A Solid, Every Day Credit Card? - M2G 048 from 2019-01-16T00:00


Ed's been under the weather this week, so for the first time ever, we've got a few "Best of" Miles to Go segments on the episode!






First up is Ed's...

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Spirit Airlines Keeps Getting Better???? New Credit Card Deals & O Canada! M2G 047 from 2019-01-09T00:00


Seth Miller stops by to talk about Listen

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Fixing Vegas, Airline Elite Pain And A Useful Hotel Promo? M2G 046 from 2019-01-02T00:00


Grant Smith, notable contributor to Forbes, Skift and The New York Times joins the show for the first time to explain Listen

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Hyatt Changes, Interesting Credit Card Offer And Award Booking Tips M2G 045 from 2018-12-26T00:00


This week my buddy Summer is back on the podcast talking about Listen

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Royal Flush Alliance, Premium Economy And Hotel Savings - M2G 044 from 2018-12-17T19:00


This week, we welcome Tiffany Funk back to the podcast from One Mile at a Time. She's helping walk us through the addition of Listen

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2018’s Critical Points with Richard Kerr - M2G 043 from 2018-12-12T06:00


It’s not everyday that we get to sit down with Richard Kerr from Award Travel 101 and The Points Guy. That said, this week’s episode features a...

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Ed Gets Called Out, Hyatt Expands and Award Sweet Spots - M2G 042 from 2018-12-05T08:00


This week, Angelina Aucello from Angelina Travels is back on the show to talk about Hyatt’s recent addition to se...

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Citi Prestige Changes & The Best Time to Get A Southwest Airlines Credit Card - M2G 041 from 2018-11-28T13:00


On Ep. 41 we’ve got an extra long segment with our favorite deal expert, Jen Yellin from Deals We Like talking about all things Southwest Airlines in addition to ho...

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Conversation With Southwest Airlines And The Ultimate Black Friday Guide - M2G 040 from 2018-11-21T00:00


It’s the week of Thanksgiving and we’re all thankful for many things, Black Friday deals are sometimes too good to not make that list. Jen Yellin from Deals We Like Listen

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Marriott Mini-Mega, AA Elite Changes And AVGeek Playground - M2G 039 from 2018-11-14T04:00


This week’s episode is all over the place...figuratively and literally! Miles to Go Producer Mike LaRosa AKA The Coworkaholic is checking off not one,...

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More Cheap Flights to Europe And Southwest LUVs Customers - M2G 038 from 2018-11-07T07:00


We’ve got a super sized episode this week to provide you with miles and points talk to heart’s content! Gary Leff from View from the Wing is back for a great conversation ...

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Quick! Hyatt Changes & How To Save Money On Last-Minute Trips! - M2G 037 from 2018-10-31T00:00


You’re going to want to move fast once you hear the news that’s coming from World of Hyatt this week! Summer Hull AKA Mommy Points from TPG Family is back wi...

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The 411 on Preferred Seating Fees & Basic Economy Fares - M2G 036 from 2018-10-24T00:00


Ed’s got an extended interview with Brett Snyder, AKA Cranky Flier. Founder of Cranky Concierge, Brett’s ...

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Maximizing Miles to Hawaii, AMEX Gold Card Promos & UNICEF in Action - M2G 035 from 2018-10-17T00:00


Zach Honig from The Points Guy joins us again this week, this time recapping his recent trip to Chad in partnersh...

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Free Signed Book, Free Car Rentals & More United Premier 1k Pain - M2G 034 from 2018-10-10T00:00


We’re not quite done reviewing over the recent changes United has made to their Premier 1k program. This week United Airlines expert Zach Honig from The Points Guy ...

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United 1k Pain, Amex Offers & Transitioning To Family Travel - M2G 033 from 2018-10-03T00:00


We’ve got a chock full episode this week featuring Scott Mayerowitz of The Associated Press and host of the Getta Outta Here podcast, chating with Ed ...

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Disney Cruises, Hilton Status Matches & Australia To-Do’s - M2G 032 from 2018-09-26T00:00


If you’re a regular listener, you know that Ed is a “Disney Dad”. So much so that TODAY (9/26/18) he’s attempting to ride all 49 attractions in all 4 Walt Disney World parks...in one da...

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Hotels, Promos & Cards, Oh My! from 2018-09-19T00:00


This week we’re getting an extra long dose of our favorite deals expert, Jen Yellin from Deals We Like! She joins Ed in reviewing over Listen

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British Airways Hacked, Marriott Slacked, Dubai Cracked from 2018-09-12T00:00


On this week’s episode Dom Perilli from The Short Final chats with Ed for News & Notes about the recent British ...

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Making Travel Fun No Matter The Budget & IHG Credit Card 101 from 2018-09-05T00:00


On this week’s episode Ed chats with one of the “Happiest Travelers” he’s ever met, Charles McCool of McCool Travel. Find out some of his best Listen

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African Safari for Under $100 a Day & Fixing Pizza's Credit Card Choices from 2018-08-29T00:00


If you’re thinking about going on an African safari, it’s easy to imagine that you’ll be spending a lot of money to do so. This week Stefan Krasowski of Rapid Travel Chai Listen

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Find Award Flights Easier & 5 Breathtaking Destinations You Can Afford from 2018-08-22T00:00


Joining Ed this week is Spencer Howard from Straight to the Points, back on the show for News & Notes and some n...

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Zach Honig, 333K Mile Man & A Low-Cost Carrier Flies The A380? from 2018-08-15T00:00


There’s frequent fliers and then there’s Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large of The Points Guy. In 2017 he flew 333,521 “but...

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New SPG/Marriott Credit Cards and Free Concert Tickets From Hilton from 2018-08-08T00:00


The big SPG/Marriott merger is almost upon us and there’s still a lot of unknowns about how it will all shake out. Richard from Award Travel 101 joins Ed this week ...

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Newest Cruise Ship To Alaska, New Hyatt Promo & Flight Delay Compensation Win! from 2018-08-01T00:00


This week’s episode kicks off with an update from Becky of sightDOING on how much she was able to score in flight de...

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M2G 023: EC 261 - Passenger Rights in the EU & Wyndham’s New Promo from 2018-07-25T00:00


This week our episode kicks off with Seth from PaxEx.Aero who joins Ed in doing a deeper dive on the new Airbus A220...

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#PlaneBae, Airline App Secret Prices & Hyatt Status Short Cuts from 2018-07-18T00:00


Have you heard about #PlaneBae? Mike from Coworkaholic chats with Ed about this trending topic as well as Listen

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Hyatt's New Credit Card, Toy Story Land & $100 free on Amazon from 2018-07-11T00:00


We’ve got a chock full episode this week with two of our favorite regular contributors and a sneak peek review of Walt Disney World’s new Toy Story Land! We start off with Summer Hul...

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All About Citi ThankYou Rewards from 2018-07-04T00:00


We love hearing from our listeners and a while back we got some tweets asking for a segment about Citi ThankYou Rewards. Because we ...

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Problems Plaguing Points People & Miles Mistakes (to) Miss from 2018-06-27T00:00


What possible problems could the miles and points community have? Richard Kerr from Award Travel 101 and T...

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All About Avatar, A-List Status Matches & Hotel Kids Clubs from 2018-06-20T00:00


Part of this week’s episode is being recorded from my family’s summer trip to Orlando. Joining Ed for our first segment is the entire Pizza Family. Michele, Cat and Charlie share...

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All About Status Matches & 10 Things We'd Change About Loyalty Programs from 2018-06-13T00:00


Mike LaRosa from Coworkaholic is back this week to talk about some recent epic fails in the news: from ORD’s people mover shut...

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Is Third Time the Charm for IAG's Attempt to Buy Norwegian? from 2018-06-06T00:00


Ep. 016 kicks off with Angelina Aucello from Angelina Travels and I recapping last week’s opening of Listen

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Best Hotel Rates & Around The World On 1 Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus from 2018-06-01T00:00


Episode 015 is chock full of deals, tips, news and reviews this week! First up, some news and notes on recent access policy changes to the Amex Centurion Lounges. Our newest guest, Gilb...

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Booking Hotels for Families, Avoiding Pickpockets & Walt Disney World Resorts 101 from 2018-05-24T00:00


This week we’ve got an episode full of tips and tricks: How to stay safe while traveling and avoid pickpockets with Jeanne Hoffman fr...

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Spirit Airlines Adding WiFi & Family Friendly Florida Vacations from 2018-05-17T00:00


This week we’ve got a jam packed episode with news, reviews and deals! Spirit Airlines announces they’re adding WiFi to all their pla...

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Family Travel to Orlando Theme Parks & What’s Coworking? from 2018-05-10T00:00


Summer Hull from Mommy Points is back this week and chatting with Ed all about planning family vacations to Orlando. We cover everything from Listen

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Booking Hawaii Award Flights Like a Pro & Spring 2018 Hotel Promos from 2018-05-03T00:00


For Ep. 011 we’re back to our normal show format. First up is a discussion with Spencer from Straight to the Points on how to book ai...

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All About Qantas & New SPG/Marriott Credit Card Strategies from 2018-04-26T00:00


TEN EPISODES! WooHoo! So in honor of that milestone, taking the show off the rails!



First up: A deeper dive into the SPG/Marriott merger. Summer Hull from Listen

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All About Marriott/SPG & Alliance Partner Award Booking from 2018-04-18T00:00


The biggest news this week in travel has to be the announcements made regarding the newly combined Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest programs (oh and Ritz-Carlton rewards to...

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What’s the Deal with United Polaris, Big Changes to the IHG Credit Card & the TSA’s New "Non-Policy" Snack Policy from 2018-04-05T00:00


We’re changing up the format this week! First up, Seth Miller from PaxEx.Aero is back for an extended discussion with Ed all about Un...

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The 411 on Southwest's Companion Pass, All About Upside & The Deal with WiFi in the Sky from 2018-03-29T00:00


We've got a double dose of Jen from Deals We Like this week! She knows the Southwest Airlines' Companion Pass inside & out...

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Booking Award Flights Like a Pro, Travel Photography Tips, Marriott's Flights and Nights Deals & Uber's Inevitable Accident from 2018-03-22T00:00


Gary Leff from View from the Wing is back for Ep. 005 chatting with Ed about travel news of the week: the first fatality caused by a...

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United Airlines in the Doghouse, Chase Freedom Q2 Promos, ZorkFest 2018, SPG Amex for Business Bonus & Review of The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi from 2018-03-15T00:00


This episode we're joined by Angelina Aucello from Angelina Travels and The Points Guy, tackling sad news of yet another United Airlines PR crisis, the benefits of using C...

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Disney World Early Morning Magic, Using Loyalty Points for Home Sharing, Caribbean Comparisons, Mattress Runs & United Polaris from 2018-03-10T00:00


This episode we're talking with Summer Hull from Mommy Points about Walt Disney World's "Early Morning Magic", Hyatt's new partnership with Oasis Luxury Home Share and some fun C...

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The State of America's Airports, Ins & Outs of Premium Economy, Shopping Apps & Digital Nomads from 2018-03-09T00:00


This episode kicks off with guest Seth Miller from Wandering Aramean talking (or perhaps commiserating) with Ed about the state of airports in America with focus on recent announ...

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American Airlines Inaugural 737 MAX Flight, Hot Hotel Promotions & Vegas Tips & Tricks from 2018-03-08T00:00


Welcome to the first episode of Miles to Go!



What better way to celebrate our inaugural episode then by talking to Gary Leff of View from the Wing about hi...

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