In this episode, Megan discusses the strategy of two-player mode in travel hacking. You’ll learn how to maximize your points with someone else, the various bank rules to keep in mind, how to manage annual fees, and more. Episode Time Stamps: 00:28 What is Two Player Mode? 01:24 The Two Player Mode Process 03:21 Example: Chase Sapphire Preferred 05:08 Maximizing Two Player Mode with Different Card Families 06:35 Managing Annual Fees 07:28 Example: Maximizing Two Player Mode with Chase 10:18...

Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/my-current-favorite-travel-hack? Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/a-new-way-to-fly-to-mexico-with-points? Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/airline-status-match-through-2026? Thursday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/today-only-save-on-southwest-flights? Friday: Keep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date...

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:...

In this episode, Mike shares his 2023 travel stats and best hacks along the way! Find a newsletter referenced here: https://dailydrop.com/  Keep Up With Daily Drop: 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:...

In this episode Megan and Mike set a challenge to create the best itinerary booked with points using only $0 annual fee cards… and it was a challenge! Tune in to hear 2 very different strategies for earning and redeeming points, plus we want you to vote on the best itinerary!  Join the Daily Drop Lounge here to vote: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailydroplounge  Episode Time Stamps: 1:00 - The Challenge Rules 2:07 - 2 things to know…  4:21 - Our 3 card choices 7:30 - How we “earned” on our...

Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/what-i-d-do-if-i-could-only-travel-once-per-year?tid=podcast Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/major-award-sale-to-basically-everywhere?tid=podcast Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/how-to-use-hotel-points-for-flights?tid=lounge Thursday:...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we answer a handful of requests for points help. Including… A trip to Ecuador with Capital One miles… Off to Oktoberfest with Chase points (Reference resource, podcast on stopovers - https://podcast.dailydrop.com/2253039/13796833-how-to-book-stopovers-a-new-transfer-bonus-and-a-hostile-takeover) An around the world trip with Marriott (Reference resource, podcast on earning 1 million Marriott...

Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/this-hotel-just-launched-a-new-winter-promo-for-2024?tid=lounge Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/business-class-to-europe-for-15k-points?tid=lounge Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/should-you-chase-elite-status-in-2024?tid=podcast Thursday:...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we answer a listener's question about canceling or upgrading a card. We chat through the strategy of keep, upgrade, downgrade, cancel and when you should consider these options. Episode Time Stamps: 0:21 - Listener question 1:02 - Mike’s answer to the question 1:54 - Why even consider doing a product change 2:39 - When to keep a card 4:30 - When to upgrade a card  8:17 - When to downgrade a...

Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/my-11-day-126-trip-to-mexico?tid=podcast Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/double-transfer-bonus-bonanza?tid=podcast Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/alaska-is-buying-hawaii-the-airlines-not-the-states?tid=podcast  Thursday:...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we break down the 2024 changes to the World of Hyatt program. We share all of the new milestone rewards, the Guest of Honor changes, and share how this is positive for you whether you’re a casual traveler or full time on the road. Episode Resources: Read about the World of Hyatt changes: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/major-changes-to-world-of-hyatt?tid=podcast Keep Up With Daily Drop: ...

Weekly Round Up: Nov 27 - Dec 1 Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/how-to-find-and-book-qatar-qsuites?  Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/red-alert-the-best-5-travel-deal-in-history?  Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/fly-to-mexico-for-less-than-5-000-points?  Thursday:...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we breakdown all things airline portals. Including what they are, how to use them, the best one out there, and if you even should be using one of these…  Episode Resources: American Airlines Portal Newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/let-s-talk-about-american-airlines?tid=podcast Keep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date with the newsletter: https://dailydrop.com/ Join the...

Welcome to the weekly round-up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. If you want to explore these topics in further detail, here are links to the full newsletters: MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayKeep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date with the newsletter: https://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:...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we breakdown all things cashback portals!  Episode Resources: Cashback Monitor: https://cashbackmonitor.com/ Rakuten: https://s.dailydrop.com/lounge_rakuten Rakuten Video Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/ZLH_8mwvUCo Capital One Shopping: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/capital-one-shopping-redirect?utm_source=podcast How to use Capital One Shopping:...

Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/get-bonus-miles-with-united-s-mile-play-promo?tid=podcast  Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/stories-from-the-man-who-s-seen-every-country-twice?tid=podcast  Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/why-you-should-earn-and-burn-your-points?tid=podcast  Thursday:...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we: Update you on the Jet Blue and Qatar partnership we shared last weekAnswer all of your questions on booking travel through portalsPoints Help: A family of 7 to Ireland (flights, hotels, and rental cars)And more… Keep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date with the newsletter: https://dailydrop.com/ Join the Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailydroplounge Check out our top cards:...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we… How to get taxes and fees refunded when canceling a tripBreak down the new Jet Blue and Qatar partnership news and why this rocks3 ways to get hotel elite status benefits without having any statusReader question on canceling your oldest cardAnd more… *Correction - FHR is a 1 night minimum, Hotel Collection is a 2 night minimum. Episode Resources: Free Cruise Daily Drop newsletter:...

Join Megan for this bonus episode created for our newbie travel hackers! She breaks down beginner concepts to get you started + answers submitted questions from you on: ✈️ How to search through all of the airlines... ✈️  Points expiring... ✈️  Is it worth it to just pay cash sometimes? ✈️  When is the best time to start searching for awards flights? ✈️  How to travel hack when your travel dates aren't flexible... ✈️  travel hacking when you start from smaller airports... ✈️  When should I...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we… Get into a fight about ScotlandTell you our long time favorite travel hacking toolCredit card show down - Southwest editionAnswer a listener's question about booking in portalsAnd more… Episode Resources: Daily Drop on Southwest mentioned Companion Pass Lounge Post mentioned (must be a member of the Lounge before viewing): Keep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date with the newsletter:...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we talk about: Delta… one more time?! Backtracking on their changesHilton Aspire and Surpass changes, are they worth it?!How to use Capital One milesAnd more…Keep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date with the newsletter: https://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...

Join Mike for this trip report, bonus episode! He breaks down all of the money saving hacks along the way. You'll hear: A full breakdown of how Mike booked a 49 day around the world tripFlying Blue miles to maximize on Asian & African airlinesSaving your money or your miles on economy seats and how to decide when to do thisBest hotels along the way (points and cash)And more… Episode Timestamps: 1:29 - First leg to Tokyo + getting a surprise business class upgrade 4:35 - Flying to China...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we talk about: Choice Hotels making big movesNew Amex family language and upgrades (?) to the Business GoldAll about Stopovers + our favorite programs to make them happenAnswering our first award request live! Chase points to get to the South Pacific, Puerto Vallarta, and Boston.Episode Resources: Hotel Search Tool Mentioned - www.awayz.com Submit your award requests to: [email protected] ...

Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we talk about: An update on Megan’s lost Bilt pointsA note about Marriott cardsStar Alliance has its eye on seat search toolsSweet spots you need to know about for flights and hotels!We want to help you book your next trip on points…And more…Episode Resources: Marriott Lounge Post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/494541146214186/posts/573009575034009 ANA Around The World Award Chart:...

Join Megan for this special bonus episode! She's taking a deep dive into her recent, very special trip to Scotland (spoiler alert: there was a wedding ❤️). But even if you're not hearing wedding bells in the near future, this episode is packed with travel hacks. You'll hear: A full breakdown of how she booked 7 seats for only 121,000 pointsWhy (and how) she downgraded her seats on the way home4 ways she maximized on her staysA huge mistake (and a warning for you) on the Bilt card...and...