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In this episode of the Daily Drop podcast, Megan shares 5 effective strategies for saving money and points on accommodations during long-term travel. Using her recent Europe adventure as an example. Just like you have a cash budget, you might find yourself with a points budget too! From being strategic with credit card benefits to newly dubbed “hotel positioning”. Each tip is designed to help travelers make the most of their travel budget while enjoying unique experiences!
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Check Out TrustedHousesitters HereMike’s newsletter on extended stay deals here
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**CORRECTION ON THE ROSEATE HOTEL NOT SMALL LUXURY HOTELS - IT’S MR. & MRS. SMITH**
This week join Megan for a redemption spotlight on traveling to (and from) the UK. We'll cover routes to keep in mind, all things taxes and fees, if there's any way to avoid UK taxes and fees, best redemption spots for flights and hotels.Mistakes episode (about companion seats): https://podcast.dailydrop.com/2253039/episodes/14770496-mistakes-we-ve-made-along-the-way
Virgin Companion Seats: https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/us/en/flying-club/spend-points/companion-seats.html
Episode with Tiffany: https://podcast.dailydrop.com/2253039/episodes/14554801-what-s-in-team-daily-drop-s-wallet
Lounge Post with UK Hotel wins: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10229089179728369&set=g.494541146214186
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Join us this week for Mike’s take on justifying the annual fee on the Gold Card. He’ll share his thoughts on some of the newly released benefits. Plus breakdown how to make sense of an annual fee!
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In this episode, Megan discusses the ThankYou points currency used by Citi branded cards. She shares the cards that you can earn ThankYou points on, including if cash back cards can help you earn travel, notable rules, 2 player mode, and more.
Written Guide on Citi: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/daily-drop-s-guide-to-citi-thankyou-r-rewards
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In this episode, Mike lets you in on a secret Marriott credit card 👀 Which is 🥁 The Ritz-Carlton credit card from Chase.He explains how you can get this card, the Marriott benefits it comes with, and how to justifying this taking up space in your wallet.
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In this episode, Megan provides an overview of the Delta SkyMiles program and shares tips on how to maximize Delta miles. She discusses the reasons why people criticize Delta and highlights the benefits of flying with Delta.
*correction* transferring Delta miles from Amex is 0.0006
Check out Delta cards here: https://www.dailydrop.com/ranked-credit-cards/delta-airlines-cards
Written Guide To Delta here: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/%20daily-drop-s-guide-to-delta-skymiles
Flash sales mentioned: https://www.delta.com/us/en/flight-deals/skymiles-award-deals
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In this episode, Mike discusses why everyone should be using Air Canada Aeroplan points to travel. He highlights the value of Aeroplan even for US residents who don't travel to Canada or fly on Air Canada.
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In this episode, Mike discusses the concept of opportunity cost in points and miles and makes a case for cash back over points. He explores various examples to illustrate the opportunity cost of earning points and emphasizes the importance of understanding the true cost of using points.
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*One clarification I didn’t make super clear in the episode - the Spark cards earn Spark miles but you can combine Spark and Venture miles into one account
Venture Card: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-cards/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card
In this episode, Megan dives deep into Capital One's Venture Miles program. She discusses the different cards that earn Venture Miles, the rules and restrictions for earning and redeeming these miles, and the standout features of the program. Megan also shares tips on converting cash back into miles and highlights some great redemption options.
Find all Capital One Cards here: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-card-issuers/capital-oneUR deep dive: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253039/14595367
MR deep dive: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253039/14821316
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In this episode, Mike shares his personal experience with travel insurance and how it saved him thousands of dollars when he had to undergo surgery while traveling. He explains the differences between medical insurance and trip-related insurance. He also mentions the limitations of insurance coverage based on what you’re paying for on the card and the need for supplemental insurance in certain situations.
Check out the written version of Mike’s Insurance Process: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/how-i-used-my-credit-card-insurance-to-pay-for-my-surgery-abroad?
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In this episode, we’re joined by the founder of Daily Drop and one half of Kara and Nate on YouTube, Nate Buchanan. He shares his journey from saving two million points to owning a Miles and Points company. He discusses how he got started in the Miles and Points game, the strategies he used to earn points, and how his redemption strategies have evolved over time. Plus, he answers a few questions from the Daily Drop audience!
Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card elevated offer here: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-cards/chase-sapphire-preferred-card
The video with Kara and Nate’s favorite country list: https://youtu.be/A6gSZ_CP5d4?si=EH_G4yRbzuEvVquk&t=1975
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In this episode, Mike answers one of our most common questions around here. He discusses how he justifies holding credit cards with high annual fees, using the Chase Sapphire Reserve as an example.
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In this episode, Megan dives deep into American Express Membership Rewards points. She explains the rules and limitations of American Express cards, the cards that earn Membership Rewards points, and how to earn additional points through Rakuten. Megan also discusses some secrets to earn more MR points. Enjoy!
Resources:
Favorite Amex MR earning cards: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-card-issuers/american-express
Rakuten + Amex: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/how-to-earn-more-american-express-membership-rewards-points-with-rakuten
What’s in your wallet episode: https://podcast.dailydrop.com/2253039/14554801
Portals episode: https://podcast.dailydrop.com/2253039/13973904
Card Match: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/find-your-perfect-card-match-with-this-easy-toolEpisode Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to American Express Membership Rewards Points
03:10 Rules and Limitations of American Express Cards
06:43 Cards that Earn Membership Rewards Points
10:39 Earning Membership Rewards Points with Rakuten
13:27 Using Card Match for Elevated Signup Bonuses
15:10 Redeeming Membership Rewards Points
18:54 Amex and 2 playerKeep Up With Daily Drop:
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In this episode, Mike and Megan are joined by Brendan from the Daily Drop Youtube channel to talk all about their mistakes. They cover topics such as booking upgraded hotel rooms with points, accidentally using the wrong free night award, using points for poor value, analysis paralysis in redemption, forgetting visa requirements, and passport expiration drama. Plus everyone learns a new hack that ends up saving Brendan thousands of miles on an upcoming trip!
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Virgin Companion Pass (Note all pricing is in RT but you can book One way too, just cut in half): https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/us/en/flying-club/spend-points/companion-seats.html
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Episode Time Stamps:
1:45 - Booking Upgraded Hotel Rooms with Points
4:23 - Accidentally Using the Wrong Free Night Award
8:15 - Using Points for Poor Value in a Portal
11:31 - …and then again
14:40 - Forgetting Visa Requirements
19:20 - Passport Expiration Drama
25:01 - Being a Miles and Points Cheapskate
30:30 - Waiting Too Long to Book Awards
35:35 - Virgin Atlantic Companion Award SeatsKeep Up With Daily Drop:
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In this episode, Mike discusses the major shakeup in the points and miles world, with Bilt Rewards adding Alaska Airlines as a transfer partner and why you should care about this!
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The Bilt Card: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-cards/bilt-mastercard
Episode Time Stamps:
01:24 Changes to Alaska Airlines loyalty program
05:09 Introduction of new award charts
06:36 New sweet spots and improved pricing
10:38 Free stopovers in partner airline hubs
12:22 Future ability to combine partner airlines on a single ticket
15:14 Expanded types of awards and unique pricingKeep Up With Daily Drop:
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In this very fun episode, we give you the recording of our speech that we hosted live at the Travel and Adventure Show Atlanta 2024. Megan and Mike talk you through how we visited over 50 countries last year thanks to the magic of miles and points!
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Slides: https://bit.ly/tasslidesdd
YouTube version of this ep: https://youtu.be/XjRpjlHZYKo
Free gift as mentioned at the start - Miles and Points 101: https://www.dailydrop.com/course-videos/what-are-miles-pointsEpisode Time Stamps:
0:00 - What's going on in this ep!?
3:09 - Meet Megan and Mike
8:06 - 9 week trip around the world
15:18 - Mediterranean cruise for free
18:46 - An even more free cruise
23:00 - Travel Hacking to Scotland with 10 people
30:23 - United Excursionist Perk
36:16 - Questions?Keep Up With Daily Drop:
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In this episode, Megan provides an ultimate guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards. She explains what Ultimate Rewards are, how to earn them, and why people are kind of obsessed with them. She also explores the different cards that earn Ultimate Rewards and how to build a points family. Megan covers redemption options through the Chase portal and transfer partners, and more!
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Written guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/daily-drop-s-guide-to-chase-ultimate-rewards
2 player mode podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/2playerddpod
Portal podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253039/13973904
Transfer Partner Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/ddtransferpartners
Miles and Points 101: https://www.dailydrop.com/course-videos/what-are-miles-points
Episode Time Stamps:
1:08 - What are Chase Ultimate Rewards
4:16 Prioritizing Chase Points
5:55 Different Cards that Earn Ultimate Rewards
10:10 Why is everyone obsessed with Chase Sapphire Preferred
17:50 - Ultimate Reward Redemptions
20:20 - Final thoughts
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In this episode, we are joined by Megan, Mike, and Tiffany to chat about what's in our wallets and why?! We answer questions like what's one card we frequently reach for? What's a favorite co branded card we have? What's our strategy for choosing our next card? And we answer some questions from you!
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Top Cards: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-cards
2 Player Mode article: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/miles-and-points-in-two-player-mode
2 Player Mode episode: https://link.chtbl.com/2playerddpod
Mike's spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/ddcctrackerus
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In this episode, Mike discusses fifth freedom flights and their travel hacking implications. He highlights several airlines that operate fifth freedom routes, including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Gulf Air, and Ethiopian Airlines.
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Weekend Round Up Newsletter: https://newsletter.dailydrop.com/forms/d7b781f6-5522-40bb-a818-f7cf9810662f
Episode Time Stamps:01:33 Introduction to Fifth Freedom Flights
03:13 Emirates Fifth Freedom Routes
05:52 Singapore Airlines Fifth Freedom Routes
08:04 Air France Fifth Freedom Route
09:51 Gulf Air Fifth Freedom Route
10:53 Ethiopian Airlines Fifth Freedom Routes
13:58 Other considerationsKeep Up With Daily Drop:
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In this episode, Megan discusses the importance of award search tools and shares six award search tools, 3 for flights and 3 for hotels. The question "How do I find award bookings?!" comes up a lot around here and these are tools to add to your search toolkit!
Resources:
Seats.aero: https://bit.ly/ddseatsaero
Points Yeah: https://bit.ly/ddpointsyeah
Seat Spy: https://bit.ly/3SEVV66
Guide with tutorials: https://bit.ly/ddfreesearchtools
Max My Point: https://bit.ly/ddmaxmypointtry
Awayz: https://bit.ly/ddawayz
Rooms.aero: https://bit.ly/ddroomsaero
Episode Time Stamps:
1:24 What To Know About Award Search Tools
07:18 Three Flight Award Search Tools
18:35 Three Hotel Award Search Tools
25:11 Conclusion
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