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Frequent Miler Wild Card travel challenge

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The 2026 Frequent Miler Wild Card travel challenge commenced with a live selection event on September 9. Competitors Greg, Nick, and Tim established competition parameters by selecting travel destinations, airlines, hotels, and transferable points credit cards. The competition includes a shared third destination for participants to meet, alongside obstacle and power-up cards to simulate real-world challenges. Following the planning phase, Greg officially began his journey on September 22, traveling via business class to Panama City. His itinerary is influenced by the ‘Night Owl’ obstacle, which prohibits flights before 10 AM, and a ‘Stay in the Zone’ power-up. After arriving in Panama City via Washington Dulles and San Salvador, the challenge continued with a leg involving travel from Guadeloupe toward Vietnam and eventually Melbourne, Australia. This segment included utilizing Air France to return to Europe before connecting through Zurich, where the traveler utilized Swiss International Air Lines business class and accessed the Lufthansa business class lounge through specific credit card benefits. As of late September, the traveler has arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam. This leg of the multi-destination itinerary involves navigating a new obstacle that prohibits the use of ride-sharing services. The current focus in Hanoi includes staying in luxury accommodations, dining at Michelin-level restaurants, and obtaining custom-made tailoring while utilizing various credit card points and miles. The participant is employing a strategy of using hotel points for flights and airline miles for hotels, including transferring Marriott points to United Airlines. The trip budget and constraints are dictated by specific credit cards, including Delta Gold Business, Bonvoy Brilliant, Amex Gold, and AA MileUp. Melbourne serves as the final destination for this multi-destination trip involving Panama, Colombia, and Australia.

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