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Quick Hits: 120,000 Point Amex Biz Platinum Upgrade Offer, Hyatt Doomsday Countdown, & More!
In this week’s Quick Hits, DeAndre shares a major announcement about the future of the podcast as Revolutionizing Your Journey officially transitions into the Boldly Go Podcast, aligning the show more closely with the growing Boldly Go community. He also reveals details about Boldly Go Live, the brand’s first major in person event happening in Miami next February.
Beyond the community updates, DeAndre dives into a thoughtful conversation around credit card annual fees and why points and miles should be viewed like any other hobby. From golf memberships to scuba diving, hobbies cost money and travel can be no different when done strategically.
He also breaks down a major update from Autopilot after recently interviewing co-founder Sam Hollander. DeAndre explains how the platform has already saved him money through hotel repricing and shares a limited promo code opportunity before pricing changes take effect.
On the travel news front, listeners get updates on the upcoming Hyatt Hotels award devaluation, new IHG Hotels & Resorts bonus promotions, Rove Travel adding Air Canada Aeroplan as a transfer partner, and new perks on business cards from American Express.
DeAndre also highlights an incredible travel opportunity to Fiji, including flight deals and a stay at Nanuku Resort, a standout property where children under eight receive complimentary one on one nanny service. He wraps things up with new award discounts from United Airlines, an Amex upgrade offer, and a targeted Bilt Rewards promotion.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro + Why Revolutionizing Your Journey is becoming the Boldly Go Podcast
(01:03) First BoldlyGo Meetup announced in Miami
(02:01) Why paying annual fees can still make sense in points and miles
(03:26) Autopilot update + how DeAndre already saved $150
(06:00) Hyatt Hotels Corporation devaluation reminder before prices increase
(06:42) IHG Hotels & Resorts promo updates
(07:04) Rove Travel adds Air Canada Aeroplan transfer partner
(08:36) Fiji flight deals + Nanuku Resort spotlight
(09:51) American Express and Bilt Rewards
Key takeaways:
- The podcast is evolving: Revolutionizing Your Journey is officially rebranding into the Boldly Go Podcast.
- Boldly Go Live is coming: The first community event is scheduled for February 5 to 7 in Miami.
- Travel can be an expensive hobby and that’s okay: DeAndre explains why annual fees should be viewed through the same lens as other hobbies.
- Autopilot keeps adding value: The platform already saved DeAndre over $150 through hotel repricing.
- Book Hyatt stays now: Travelers have limited time before category changes increase redemption costs.
- Fiji deals are heating up: Great cash and points opportunities are available right now.
- United cardholders just got stronger perks: Expanded saver availability and extra discounts could create huge value.
- Check targeted offers: Both Amex and Bilt users may have valuable promotions waiting.
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Resources:
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- Website: BoldlyGo.world
- YouTube: BoldlyGoWorld
- YouTube: BoldlyGoTravels
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