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In this episode, we'll hear about the "best ever" Hyatt Place breakfast, we'll talk about where Greg should go after Berlin, and share lesser-known sweetspot awards like flights to Europe from 90 points and Scandinavian hotels from 500 points!

Giant Mailbag

(01:08) - Paul asks: "Is there another way to status match Flying Blue elite status or do we have to wait until it opens up again for US residents?"

See our Shortcuts to Flying Blue elite status here

(03:19) - Kevin writes in with some miles and points success stories

This Week in Points

(05:12) - Rove enhancements (out on Friday 8/28)

(09:11) - Citi 25% transfer bonus to LHW through 9/19

Personal Points

(10:41) - LH multi-city via Aeroplan

(13:25) - Hyatt Place AMS

(16:51) - Greg's Berlin trip

Main Event: Hidden Gem Awards

(21:24) - Lodging

(21:51) - Cottages.com for 15K Wyndham points/bedroom/night

(23:14) - Preferred Hotels starting at 20K Choice/night

(25:59) - Nordic / Scandinavian hotels w/ Finnair Avios

Learn how to use Finnair Avios to book Scandinavian hotels here

(30:15) - Flights: Star Alliance flights for 3.5K econ, 7K biz (under 600 miles)

(32:27) - Air France business class to Europe with NO surcharges

(36:06) - British Airways business or first class with low surcharges

(43:06) - Royal Air Maroc: US to Morocco for 17.5K econ, 50.5K Biz w/ Finnair Avios

(45:38) - Use Virgin Atlantic miles to fly around Europe and Northern Africa starting at 4K one-way

Learn more about Air France KLM across Europe here

(50:02) - North America to Europe for 90 points via Lufthansa Miles & More

(55:54) - Delta short-haul 5K Flying Blue miles

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

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