More MGM Cruise Enchancements

In this episode of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast, host Justin Vacula and co-host Darren Remsberg discuss the latest enhancements to the MGM Rewards program, particularly its new benefits with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. Listeners learn how to earn points, tier credits, and slot dollars on cruises booked through MGM, adding incredible value to their travel experiences. The episode also delves into strategies for maximizing benefits with MGM credit cards, how to leverage these rewards for luxurious cruises, and the potential impact on status qualification. Upcoming events and meetups are announced, offering more opportunities to engage with the travel hacking community. 00:00 Introduction to Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast 00:47 MGM Rewards and Cruise Enhancements 01:58 Details on MGM Rewards Points and Benefits 03:43 Booking and Utilizing MGM Cruises 06:32 Strategies for Maximizing MGM Rewards 14:27 Gambling Tips and Considerations 20:04 Future Plans and Upcoming Cruises 22:32 Unanswered Questions and Final Thoughts 25:10 MGM and Cruise Line Rewards Programs 25:51 Comparing MGM and Caesars Rewards 29:24 FNBO Credit Cards and Strategies 41:09 Gift Card Market and Promotions 44:22 Upcoming Events and Announcements -- 🎙️ 📢 Listen to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast On: 👉 SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/ 👉 Apple Podcasts / iTunes → https://podcasts.apple.com/ 👉 Stitcher → https://www.stitcher.com/ 👉 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/ 👉 Google Podcasts → https://podcasts.google.com/ 👉 TuneIn → https://tunein.com/ 👉 iHeartRadio → https://www.iheart.com/podcast/ 👉 Overcast → https://overcast.fm/ 👉 Podbean → https://www.podbean.com/ 👉 Pocket Casts → https://www.pocketcasts.com/ 👉 Podchaser → https://www.podchaser.com/ 👉 Podcast Addict → https://podcastaddict.com/ 👉 Castbox → https://castbox.fm/ 👉 Player FM → https://player.fm/ 👉 …and many other podcast platforms worldwide! 🌍🎧 📡 Prefer using your favorite app? Simply copy & paste my podcast RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:706382626/sounds.rss --- 💜 Support My Work & Unlock Special Perks: 👉 Visit the Support Tab on my website to contribute via SubscribeStar → https://www.subscribestar.com/ 👉 Support me through helpful referral links on my site. 👉 Use my CardPointers affiliate link to save on annual and lifetime memberships → https://www.cardpointers.com/ CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features. Learn how I use CardPointers effectively in this podcast episode. --- 🎁 Subscriber & Supporter Perks Include: ✨ One-on-one calls with me ✨ Advance notice of upcoming podcast guests (you can submit your questions!) ✨ A custom podcast episode recorded just for you 🎙️💬 ✨ Early access to select episodes & bonus content 🎁 --- 🌐 Stay Connected With Me: 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/ 👍 Like on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X → https://twitter.com/ 📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ 💬 Optional: Join the Conversation on Discord → [insert your link if you have one] --- ✨ Thank You for Listening & Supporting the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast! Stay tuned for more tips, strategies, and stories to help you optimize your travel, rewards, and lifestyle. 🚀🌍💳