Description

Award Travel mod Sophie and Joe discuss news, their newest cards, trip updates, and how Sophie has transitioned into the travel business. 

Meet Sophie Keller

• Background - 1st card- Chase Sapphire Preferred/United Explorer
• Highlights - Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana right after it opened last year, Park Hyatt New York and Flagship First before award price hike for 25K Amex Membership Rewards JFK-SFO, and multiple Visits to Secrets Impressions and Moxche
• Travel style - A mix of budget and Luxury, typically solo
• Favorite programs - World of Hyatt, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and American AAdvantage

Links to news discussed

• Maximizing Hilton Honors 5th Night Free - Joe’s story on mistake
• Promotions ending
• Enhanced Alaska Card $95 card offer
• Frontier Status (actual) Match
• Enhanced Bonuses are back from Chase

Where to Find Us

1. The Free Award Travel 101 Community.
2. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
3. You can also email us at 101@award.travel

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