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Sep 2024
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Redemption Spotlight: Traveling To The U...

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**CORRECTION ON THE ROSEATE HOTEL NOT SMALL LUXURY HOTELS - IT’S MR. & MRS. SMITH** 

This week join Megan for a redemption spotlight on traveling to (and from) the UK. We'll cover routes to keep in mind, all things taxes and fees, if there's any way to avoid UK taxes and fees, best redemption spots for flights and hotels. 

Mistakes episode (about companion seats): https://podcast.dailydrop.com/2253039/episodes/14770496-mistakes-we-ve-made-along-the-way 

Virgin Companion Seats: https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/us/en/flying-club/spend-points/companion-seats.html 

Episode with Tiffany: https://podcast.dailydrop.com/2253039/episodes/14554801-what-s-in-team-daily-drop-s-wallet

Lounge Post with UK Hotel wins: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10229089179728369&set=g.494541146214186 

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