# Advice from The Points Guy and More Hot Gift Ideas for Travelers

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2015/12/13/3374
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*On the Sunday, December 13th, 2015 edition of The Travel Guys…*

Our featured guest this week is Nick Ewen. Nick writes for [The Points Guy Blog](http://thepointsguy.com/) and has recently completed a series of articles and some extensive research on hotel frequent guest programs. He [compared Starwood, Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton and Carlson hotels](http://thepointsguy.com/2015/02/hotel-elite-status-wrap-up-which-program-is-most-valuable/). While his research is admittedly subjective, it's also fascinating. If you are a points and miles collector, Nick is bound to make you a smarter traveler.

Jon Holloway stops by to update us on what the hot gift requests are for travelers at [Holloway Travel Outfitters](http://www.packinglight.net/) and Mark has the travel news, along with a host of travel and entertainment items for discussion, some of them listed below.

### Highights

- [The Points Guy Blog](http://thepointsguy.com/)
- [Hotel Elite Status Wrap-Up: Which Program Is Most Valuable?](http://thepointsguy.com/2015/02/hotel-elite-status-wrap-up-which-program-is-most-valuable/)
- [Holloway Travel Outfitters](http://www.packinglight.net/)
- [5 rules for traveling with kids during the holidays](http://elliott.org/blog/5-rules-for-traveling-with-kids-during-the-holidays/)
- [$191+ O/W Hawaii Flights on Sale from United](http://www.smartertravel.com/airfare/hawaii-flights-on-sale-from-united.html?id=26542819&source=91&value=2015-12-08+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=26434989%3A%3A7603555%3A%3A26542819%3A%3A)
- [After losing parents, 6-year-old embarks on smile mission](http://www.cbsnews.com/news/after-losing-parents-6-year-old-embarks-on-mission/)
- [The Global Scavenger Hunt](http://globalscavengerhunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2016-Event-Brochure.pdf)

## Highlights

- [The Force Awakens With Star Wars Tourism in Death Valley](http://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/the-force-awakens-with-star-wars-tourism-in-death-valley.html)
- [The New Wi-Fi Scam That Steals Your Credit Card Number](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/the-new-hotel-wi-fi-scam-that-steals-your-credit-card-number.html?id=25603883&source=91&value=2015-12-06+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=26434905%3A%3A7597638%3A%3A25603883%3A%3A)
- [Year-End Bonus from Starwood Is 2,015 Points](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/up-front-with-tim-winship/year-end-bonus-from-starwood-is-015-points.html?id=26541638&source=91&value=2015-12-06+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=26434905%3A%3A7603555%3A%3A26541638%3A%3A)

Previous Episode: [New York City Travel Tips and When to Buy Plane Tickets](https://travelguysradio.com/2015/12/06/3365) — December 6, 2015
Next Episode: [Be in the Audience of a TV Show, Las Vegas Deals, and a Broadway Musical in Sacramento](https://travelguysradio.com/2015/12/19/las-vegas-deals-how-to-be-in-the-audience-of-a-game-and-talk-show-and-upcoming-musical) — December 19, 2015

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