Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, Shawn Coomer and Mark Jackson discuss various topics related to travel, including alternate content, cruising, and hotels in Orlando. They talk about the shift from reading blogs to watching videos, the popularity of cruising, and how to score deals while generating spend on cruises.    They also review the Conrad hotel in Orlando and compare it to other Hilton properties in the area. Additionally, they discuss the Brightline train service in Florida before diving into the evolution of earning miles and points, AI and the changing landscape of shopping portals.  Episode Notes 04:21 - Creating a different kind of travel content 05:55 - Strategies for saving and spending on cruises 11:30 - Is Virgin Voyages worth booking with the latest offer? 14:52 - Being blown away by Conrad Orlando - Does it live up to the brand? 20:55 - Which Hilton for Disney World? 23:38 - Future of high speed trains and Brightline Florida 27:34 - How Mark is earning his miles & points 31:10 - Suckered into AA Loyalty Points? 34:08 - Checking our shopping portal strategy & how the game has changed Links Jackson Jetsetting YouTube Conrad Orlando Tour Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License