In this episode, Mike shares lesser-known travel hacks that can help travelers maximize their experiences and rewards. He discusses booking unique accommodations with points and miles, earning extra loyalty points, using status matches for one-time perks, bidding for upgrades, and more.  Keep Up With Daily Drop: Read the newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com Join the Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailydroplounge Check out our top cards: https://dailydrop.com/pages/our-top-credit-cards Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailydrop/ Hang out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyDrop Prefer a video podcast? Head over here: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyDropPodcast Episode Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction  01:57 Lesser Known Travel Hacks 02:27 Booking Unique Accommodation with Points and Miles 03:53 Charging Hotel Expenses to Your Room 05:46 Maximizing Status Matches  06:43 Bidding for Upgrades 07:43 Alliance Benefits 08:13 Suite Talking 09:14 Maximizing Points through Small Tasks and Transfers 12:04 Retention Offers for Credit Cards 19:47 Conclusion