A show for anyone looking to level up their award travel lifestyle! Points strategy coach and speaker, Julia Menez, interviews award travelers from all walks of life about their points and miles stories and secrets. You won't find these by simply Googling "best points and miles blog." The Geobreeze Travel podcast features interviews with a diverse population of award travelers, including voices that are normally underrepresented in larger points and miles blogs and media (e.g. women and people of color). Because everyone should get to talk about traveling for next to no cost.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction / Get to know DeAndre
01:00 DeAndre's Journey into Points and Miles
03:23 Lux Travel Tips
05:07 Maximizing Everyday Purchases with Shopping Portals
08:04 Finding the Best Flight Deals
09:37 Family Travel Tips
12:14 Common Pitfalls for Beginners
14:54 Balancing Points Travel with a Full-Time Job
17:32 Disney Parks Travel Tips
20:18 Around the World Trips
22:59 Luxury Travel Strategies
26:40 Tracking Your 5/24 Status
28:18 Using Points Path Plugin for Google Flights
31:18 DeAndre's Top Tips for Points and Miles
36:19 Conclusion and Where to Find DeAndre
You can find DeAndre at:
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldlygo.world/
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Singapore airlines
04:22 Turkish Airlines
09:48 Qantas Airlines
14:16 EVA Air
17:42 ANA
22:58 Outro
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction / Get to know Julia
01:47 Julia's Travel Journey: From Brazil to the USA
04:27 First Travel Credit Card: Citi Prestige
09:49 Maximizing Points for International Travel
12:46 Flexibility in Travel Planning
14:13 Prioritizing Points and Status
19:28 Exploring Hotel Status: Is It Worth It?
21:18 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Hotel Status
24:21 Airline Status: Myths and Realities
27:27 Choosing the Right Credit Cards
29:07 Strategizing Points and Miles
36:04 Advice for Beginners in Points and Miles
37:46 Community and Content Creation
38:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
You can find Julia at:
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeyonpoints/
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Julia's Marriott activity in 2024
05:11 Hotel stay/credit card cost benefit analysis
13:58 Misc cost benefit analysis
17:17 Was titanium status worth it?
22:06 Outro
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction / Get to know Justin
01:32 Justin's Journey into Points and Miles
02:29 Early Strategies and Casino Tactics
03:40 Gift Card Strategies
06:05 Advanced Points Earning Tactics
14:36 Gift Card Reselling Insights
17:54 Mitigating Risks in Gift Card Reselling
22:19 Managing Credit Card Payments
23:05 Understanding Statement Closing Dates
24:06 Prioritizing Fast Payouts
24:40 Exploring Advanced Strategies
24:57 The Phone Army Strategy
25:39 Maximizing MyVegas Rewards
30:33 Avoiding Resort Fees with MGM MasterCard
33:17 Balancing Points and Miles Strategies
36:16 Time Commitment and Organization
42:09 Conclusion and Contact Information
You can find Justin at:
➤ Website: https://hurdygurdytravel.com/
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:14 Different sources for data
02:37 Avianca Lifemiles
06:23 Virgin Atlantic
11:43 Avios
16:07 What card should you get for maximizing transfer bonuses?
20:59 Outro
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction / Get to know Derrick
02:01 Derrick's Journey into Points and Miles
02:50 Launching Travel on Points
04:32 The Reality of Affiliate Links
06:28 Advice for Aspiring Points Influencers
09:50 Points Strategies for Beginners
11:22 Special Considerations for Military and Airline Employees
13:30 Who Should Avoid the Points Game?
18:00 Evaluating Credit Cards and Annual Fees
24:15 The Value of Status and When to Pursue It
30:11 Advanced Points Strategies and Hacks
35:19 Bank Bonuses and Additional Tips
37:52 Organizing Your Points and Miles
41:54 Conclusion and Final Tips
You can find Derrick at:
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelonpoints1/
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Air France Sales/Deals
01:49 Hilton Sales/Deals
04:52 Wyndham Sales/Deals
06:33 Southwest Sales/Deals
08:39 Air Canada Sales/Deals
10:47 IHG Sales/Deals
14:30 Alaska Airlines Sales/Deals
18:26 Choice Hotels Sales/Deals
21:09 Avios Program Sales/Deals
24:09 Lifemiles Sales/Deals
27:37 United Sales/Deals
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction / Get to know Janelle
01:41 Holiday Travel Challenges
02:42 Booking Alternatives During Delays
04:09 Dealing with Airline Customer Service
05:56 Understanding Compensation Policies
13:45 Handling In-Flight Issues
19:08 International Travel Compensation
20:43 Credit Cards with Trip Protections
22:58 Organizing Receipts for Reimbursement
23:17 Filing Credit Card Paperwork
23:29 Receiving Compensation from Airlines and Banks
24:46 Compensation for Bumped Flights
25:13 Maximizing Compensation for Voluntary Bumping
26:41 Involuntary Bumping Compensation
27:43 Avoiding Being Bumped Off a Flight
29:37 Strategies for Getting Bumped and Maximizing Payout
34:17 Weirdest Compensation Stories
37:05 Compensation from Other Airlines and Hotels
41:27 Tips for Filing Complaints and Getting Compensation
45:07 Using ChatGPT for Complaint Emails
46:43 Conclusion and Contact Information
You can find Janelle at:
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelleonajet/
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Finding and booking flight deals
01:07 Get to know Julia
02:13 Travel Myths
03:10 General Tips
04:31 Free Tools and scenarios to use them
06:41 East Coast to Europe example (next summer)
07:34 PHL Coast to Europe example (Chase, AMEX, Capital One)
08:20 PHL to german example (Chase, AMEX, Capital One and 4 people)
09:12 Fly to Asia from the West Coast in business class example
Fly to Asia from the West Coast in business class example (AMEX, Chase, Cap One, Citi and 4 people)
10:50 Doing separate searches base on the program
11:57 Fly to Asia from LAX in business next feb for 4 people with AMEX, Chase, Citi and Cap One
13:46 Price differences based on amount of travelers
14:48 Where you search is not always where you book
15:23 United and Life Miles award searches
16:15 American and Finn Air Award Searches
19:40 Booking advanced itineraries
22:15 Hotel Tools for award searches
22:33 Rooms.aero example
23:28 Awayz example
24:55 Where to find Julia / Outro
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
➤ Free LIVE training to maximize your points
https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515
➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at
https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction / Get to know Tim
01:36 Live Demo: Using roame.Travel
02:20 Searching for Lufthansa First Class
06:33 SkyView: Simplifying Flight Searches
07:49 SkyView Pro: Advanced Search Features
09:29 Challenges with Airline Data
12:48 Turkish Airlines and Sweet Spots
15:34 Phantom Fares and Transfer Partners
18:33 Using SkyView for Trip Planning
19:42 Navigating Multiple Searches
19:57 Understanding SkyView and LiveSearch
22:29 Maximizing Alerts and Notifications
25:24 Exploring the Newsletter and Deals
29:57 Discover Tab and Additional Features
34:45 Membership and Support Options
36:17 Upcoming Features and Conclusion
You can find Tim/Roame.travel at:
➤ Website: https://roame.travel/
You can find Julia at:
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
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