MAP Traveler

Changes. Hyatt, Fuel, Newsletter

We're back. After a few behind the scenes updates, we talk about the changes for this year-both at MAP Traveler and in travel. The new Hyatt update is on our minds. As is the Chase Reserve bonus, the CapitalOne opportunity and what possible fuel charges may be on the horizon. Listen. Learn. Go!

Repositioning Flights

Welcome to Season 3 of MAP Traveler! Have you ever had a hard time finding a good flight redemption? We'll talk about how you can use repositioning to your advantage. You'll get the ins and outs of saving your miles by using added flights to your trip. Also where are you traveling this year? Let us know! We'll cover it on the next episode.

Travel Portals for Airline Bookings

We're back in the portals! The good, bad and the ugly of using credit card travel booking options when securing airline tickets. Should you? Sometimes yes, most of the time, no. We'll talk about the reasons you should be weary and what to be cautious of. Also we cover the holidays and how you can turn your extra spending into your next vacation!

You Ask-We Answer

This episode covers the questions you sent in-gift cards, portals, hotels, retention offers and more. We talk about how and when to use your flexible points and why now, around the holidays, it's a great time to pile on the points. Know when to say yes, and no, to keeping your credit card after the annual fee hits. This is a short and sweet listen with lots of great information!

Trip Report

We start with the new benefits that are now LIVE with the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. All cardholders are now eligible for all the new things until your annual fee renewal. And I'll go over how the miles and points trip panned out and any challenges that I may have faced. Traveling can be stressful and there are times that having a stash of points can save the day! Also, should you buy miles or hotel points in advance? We'll talk about the good and bad of that option.