In this bonus release, we take you inside the official announcement of the very first Boldly Go Live community meetup. DeAndre shares how a simple idea from the Boldly Go community turned into a real in person event after members stepped up to help bring it to life. He breaks down everything listeners need to know, including the official dates, location, ticket structure, hotel options, and what attendees can expect throughout the weekend.
The first ever Boldly Go Live will take place February 5 to 7 in Miami, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Miami. The event will feature a Friday night welcome reception, a live podcast recording with community speakers on Saturday morning, and a family friendly Saturday evening outing. DeAndre explains why he intentionally chose an affordable points friendly location and shares nearby hotel alternatives across Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, and IHG for attendees looking to maximize points.
He also emphasizes that this is not a profit-driven conference. The goal is to create a smaller, more personal event where members can connect face to face, share travel stories, talk points and miles strategies, and build deeper friendships within the community. DeAndre closes by thanking the community members who helped organize the event and shares why this meetup represents something much bigger than travel rewards.
BoldlyGo LIVE! Miami 5-7 Registration
Timestamps:
(00:00) Boldly Go Live officially announced
(00:45) How the community helped create this event
(01:26) Why audio listeners should stay subscribed
(02:17) Official dates revealed: February 5 to 7
(02:40) Why Miami was chosen
(03:10) Friday welcome reception details
(03:45) Saturday live podcast recording and panels
(05:20) Why this event is not designed for profit
(06:25) Hotel options at Hyatt Regency Miami and nearby properties
(10:05) Limited attendance, room block plans, and final event details
Key takeaways:
- Boldly Go Live is officially happening: The first community meetup is scheduled for February 5 to 7 in Miami.
- Hosted at Hyatt Regency Miami: Attendees can book with Hyatt points, free night certificates, cash, or nearby hotel alternatives.
- Friday welcome reception: A casual meet and greet with food, drinks, and networking opportunities.
- Live podcast event: Saturday morning will feature live podcast recordings, panels, and community travel stories.
- Family-friendly options: Saturday evening activities will allow attendees to bring partners and kids.
- Limited attendance: Registration is currently capped at 50 people to keep the event intimate.
- The community built this event: Boldly Go members helped plan logistics, hotels, and event structure.
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