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Is the World Too Unstable to Travel Right Now? + Booking the Atlantis Bahamas HACK!
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- Mar 3, 2026
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Episode Description The world changed fast — and travelers are feeling it. Shawn and Mark break down what's happening in the Middle East, why Dubai went from "safe luxury playground" to diverted flights overnight, and what experienced points travelers should know about navigating global instability. Plus: anti-American sentiment abroad is real, and Shawn shares what it was actually like traveling during the other contentious periods. Then — Atlantis vs. Comfort Suites Nassau, Bermuda, Hawaii, and why you should SERIOUSLY consider booking dream trips now before they get ridiculously expensive. 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:40 Traveling in the current world - Is it safe? 3:40 Travelers are susceptible to instability 6:46 What is the future of Middle East tourism 10:09 Being prepared for anti-American attitudes while traveling 16:53 Reconsidering travel plans, staying safe & opening our minds 19:21 Are "dream" vacations getting out of reach even with points? 22:24 Atlantis points hack, debating Bahamas & Atlantis recovered? 28:00 Bermuda vs Bahamas come on pretty mama Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected] . 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!