Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rove App Launch, Rove Dining, Instant-Earn Gift Cards & Major Rove Hotels Update | August 2026
Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast welcomes Carissa Rawson from Rove to discuss major August 2026 updates, including the launch of the new Rove mobile app, Rove Dining, instant-earn gift cards, in-store shopping, updated browser extensions, and a major Rove Hotels refresh.
Carissa explains Rove as a flexible travel rewards program that lets users earn Rove Miles without needing a credit card. Rove Miles can be earned through hotels, flights, shopping, dining, gift cards, and other everyday spending opportunities.
The new Rove app for Android and iOS includes map-based exploration for flights and hotels, prices, earning rates, and multipliers. Justin and Carissa discuss how the app can help travelers compare earning opportunities and find better value when booking travel.
The episode also covers Rove’s new card-linking features, allowing users to link up to 10 cards for automatic earnings through Rove Dining and in-store shopping offers. These features are designed to stack with credit card rewards without needing promo codes, receipt uploads, or extra manual steps.
Carissa explains Rove Dining, including high-earning multipliers of up to 12x. Justin and Carissa also discuss the new Rove gift card marketplace, where miles post instantly.
The episode also details a major Rove Hotels update, with more properties, better room and bed details, improved booking information, and expanded loyalty-eligible options. Carissa also previews updated Rove shopping extensions for Chrome, Safari, and mobile Safari.
Timestamps
00:00 Points And Miles Intro
00:32 Rove Updates Preview
01:33 What Is Rove?
02:18 New Rove App Tour
03:22 Card Linking And In-Store Earnings
06:03 Rove Dining Explained
07:22 Instant-Earn Gift Cards
08:54 GiftCards.com Status
09:49 Support the Show
11:55 Rove Hotels Major Update
14:22 Loyalty-Eligible Rates
15:18 New Shopping Extensions
17:12 App Tips, Deals, And Referrals
20:30 Dynamic Dining Multipliers
21:54 Rove Meetups And Wrap Up
22:30 Outro
Listen to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast:
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👉 Apple Podcasts / iTunes → podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490
👉 Spotify → open.spotify.com/show/0PRUx83Z4XKHengsgOoLWg
👉 iHeartRadio → iheart.com/podcast/269-hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast-51807405
👉 …and many other podcast platforms worldwide! 🌍🎧
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💜 Support My Work & Unlock Special Perks:
👉 Support me through helpful referral links on my site: hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links
👉 Use my CardPointers affiliate link to save on annual and lifetime memberships → cardpointers.com/hurdygurdytravel
CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features.
👉 Use my Savewise affiliate link to activate grocery coupons, maximize shopping portals, and more:
getsavewise.com/pro?ref=hurdygurdy
👉 Become a Frequent Traveler University member and sign up for events, including virtual seminars:
ftuniversity.com/?aff=24
👉 Earn 500 miles when signing up for Rove Miles using my referral link:
rovemiles.com/?signup&referralCode=8AS1JSG9
👉 Use my AutoPilot affiliate link to save points, miles, and money with this flight rebooking tool
withautopilot.com/?partner=HurdyGurdy
👉 Sign up for NextCard Pro features to maximize your credit card benefits:
nextcard.com/affiliates/hurdygurdytravel
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✨ Advance notice of upcoming podcast guests (submit your questions!)
✨ A custom podcast episode recorded just for you 🎙️💬
✨ Bonus content 🎁
RSVP for monthly in-person meetups in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania:
meetup.com/phillymilesandpoints
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🌐 Stay Connected With Me:
🔔 Subscribe on YouTube → youtube.com/@HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
👍 Like on Facebook → facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
🐦 Follow on Twitter / X → https://x.com/HurdyGurdyTravl
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Rove App Launch, Rove Dining, Instant-Earn Gift Cards & Major Rove Hotels Update | August 2026
Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast welcomes Carissa Rawson from Rove to discuss major August 2026 updates, including the launch of the new Rove mobile app, Rove Dining, instant-earn gift cards, in-store shopping, updated browser extensions, and a major Rove Hotels refresh.
Carissa explains Rove as a flexible travel rewards program that lets users earn Rove Miles without needing a credit card. Rove Miles can be earned through hotels, flights, shopping, dining, gift cards, and other everyday spending opportunities.
The new Rove app for Android and iOS includes map-based exploration for flights and hotels, prices, earning rates, and multipliers. Justin and Carissa discuss how the app can help travelers compare earning opportunities and find better value when booking travel.
The episode also covers Rove’s new card-linking features, allowing users to link up to 10 cards for automatic earnings through Rove Dining and in-store shopping offers. These features are designed to stack with credit card rewards without needing promo codes, receipt uploads, or extra manual steps.
Carissa explains Rove Dining, including high-earning multipliers of up to 12x. Justin and Carissa also discuss the new Rove gift card marketplace, where miles post instantly.
The episode also details a major Rove Hotels update, with more properties, better room and bed details, improved booking information, and expanded loyalty-eligible options. Carissa also previews updated Rove shopping extensions for Chrome, Safari, and mobile Safari.
Timestamps
00:00 Points And Miles Intro
00:32 Rove Updates Preview
01:33 What Is Rove?
02:18 New Rove App Tour
03:22 Card Linking And In-Store Earnings
06:03 Rove Dining Explained
07:22 Instant-Earn Gift Cards
08:54 GiftCards.com Status
09:49 Support the Show
11:55 Rove Hotels Major Update
14:22 Loyalty-Eligible Rates
15:18 New Shopping Extensions
17:12 App Tips, Deals, And Referrals
20:30 Dynamic Dining Multipliers
21:54 Rove Meetups And Wrap Up
22:30 Outro
Listen to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast:
👉 SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/hurdygurdytravelpodcast
👉 Apple Podcasts / iTunes → podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490
👉 Spotify → open.spotify.com/show/0PRUx83Z4XKHengsgOoLWg
👉 iHeartRadio → iheart.com/podcast/269-hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast-51807405
👉 …and many other podcast platforms worldwide! 🌍🎧
📡 Prefer using your favorite app? Simply copy & paste my podcast RSS feed:
feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:706382626/sounds.rss
—
💜 Support My Work & Unlock Special Perks:
👉 Support me through helpful referral links on my site: hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links
👉 Use my CardPointers affiliate link to save on annual and lifetime memberships → cardpointers.com/hurdygurdytravel
CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features.
👉 Use my Savewise affiliate link to activate grocery coupons, maximize shopping portals, and more:
getsavewise.com/pro?ref=hurdygurdy
👉 Become a Frequent Traveler University member and sign up for events, including virtual seminars:
ftuniversity.com/?aff=24
👉 Earn 500 miles when signing up for Rove Miles using my referral link:
rovemiles.com/?signup&referralCode=8AS1JSG9
👉 Use my AutoPilot affiliate link to save points, miles, and money with this flight rebooking tool
withautopilot.com/?partner=HurdyGurdy
👉 Sign up for NextCard Pro features to maximize your credit card benefits:
nextcard.com/affiliates/hurdygurdytravel
👉 Use my Descript referral link to edit your podcast episodes, videos, and more. Descript offers tools, including studio sound, removal of filler words, and the ability to edit from a generated transcript.
https://descript.cello.so/yiM83psckcY
—
👉 Visit the Support Tab on my website to contribute via SubscribeStar → subscribestar.com/hurdygurdytravel
🎁 Subscriber & Supporter Perks Include:
✨ One-on-one calls with me
✨ Advance notice of upcoming podcast guests (submit your questions!)
✨ A custom podcast episode recorded just for you 🎙️💬
✨ Bonus content 🎁
RSVP for monthly in-person meetups in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania:
meetup.com/phillymilesandpoints
—
🌐 Stay Connected With Me:
🔔 Subscribe on YouTube → youtube.com/@HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
👍 Like on Facebook → facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
🐦 Follow on Twitter / X → https://x.com/HurdyGurdyTravl
📸 Follow on Instagram → instagram.com/justinvacula
—
✨ Thank You for Listening & Supporting the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast!
Stay tuned for more tips, strategies, and stories to help you optimize your travel, rewards, and lifestyle. 🚀🌍💳
