Geobreeze Travel
By Julia Menez
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.
Geobreeze TravelDec 06, 2020
Getting the Most Out of Virgin Atlantic
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:11 - When to transfer to Virgin Atlantic
03:04 - Finding DeltaOne with Virgin Atlantic
06:28 - Finding availability and avoiding phantom availability
09:41 - Things to keep in mind when booking with Virgin
12:45 - The cheapest way to get to Asia in business class
18:51 - Outro
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You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
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.
The World’s Best First Class Seat with Jordan from @counting.countries | Ep 186
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Jordan, an aviation geek with a passion for flying in luxury.
In this episode we discuss tips for booking aspirational first class flights, Jordan’s favorite first class products, why it might be a good idea to buy points, and so much more!
If you want to book some of the flights Jordan talks about in this episode, consider the Capital One Venture X Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital One Venture X Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
04:26 - Get to know Jordan
07:44 - How much should you save for a year of travel
08:42 - From sleeping on couches to Emirates First Class
10:17 - Methods for purchasing points
13:04 - How did Jordan book Singapore Suites?
15:09 - Routes for better availability
16:34 - Jordan's top First Class experience (Residence)
26:23 - Jordan's experience on Qatar First Class
29:27 - Air France La Premiere
32:42 - Jordan's least favorite first class experience
34:49 - What's on Jordan's flight bucket list?
36:35 - Jordan's top tip
38:18 - Shoutouts
39:58 - Outro
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➤ You can find Jordan Here
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Do This Before Transferring Points to Hotels
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➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption
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➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Sending Points to Hyatt
02:33 - IHG Redemptions
04:58 - Bookings with Marriott
08:14 - Julia's approach to points vs money
15:22 - Outro
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You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
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.
The Reality of Traveling with a Disability with Sally from @dr.sallyriggs | Ep 185
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Sally, a British Psychologist with the travel bug, teaching others how to make travel more accessible for everyone.
In this episode we discuss why a disability should not keep you from traveling, what types of assistance passengers with disabilities can expect from airlines or hotels, how to make sure they get those accommodations, strategies to earn points with medical expenses, and so much more!
If you have large medical expenses, consider the Capital One Venture Rewards Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital One Venture Rewards Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:44 - Get to know Sally
07:00 - Common challenges when traveling with a disability (what programs are best?)
13:17 - What to do if you can't afford higher end hotels and business class flights
15:26 - Sally's experience with airports and having a disability
19:08 - Best and Worst Airlines when accommodating for disabilities
20:52 - How are other countries with paying attention to disability?
25:05 - What is needed in preparation when traveling with a disability
27:37 - Tip for people with a less visual disability
33:00 - Traveling with other people that have a disability
35:32 - Handling severe situations when traveling with a disability
37:54 - Other great resources and accounts for the disable community
40:06 - Outro
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➤ You can find Sally Here
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Fast Track Status and Perks With These 2024 Promos
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➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption
➤ Free credit card consultations https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTa65r0Or2YY_tG6Jh_H13MAXIyVrOhBBHo6n7bcYgvTYWg/viewform
➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - United promo
02:14 - AA Lounge hack
04:56 - Get free coffee from Capital One Cafe
07:53 - Spend $95 and get hundreds of dollars in credits
15:37 - Fast track Hyatt status
20:34 - Outro
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You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
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.
The Easiest Path to American Airlines Status with Ben from @bensbigdeal | Ep 184
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Ben, a well known points and miles educator who has spoken at many events.
In this episode we discuss why American Airlines may be right for you, tips for getting American Airlines status, some of the best first class lounges in the world, and so much more!
If you are looking for a card that is great for hotel portals, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:53 - Get to know Ben
06:27 - When is AA status worth it?
09:10 - Should you consider an AA card?
11:30 - Should you aim for higher statuses?
13:53 - Ben's favorite perk and current status
19:55 - How does someone get to Executive Platinum?
24:18 - Good methods to earn loyalty points
26:00 - What does buying status cost?
27:50 - How to get 15x AA points and other great methods
34:15 - Restaurant and travel program partnerships
36:05 - Online travel agencies
40:15 - Can you book flights for other people?
41:45 - Ben's final tips
43:45 - Outro
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➤ You can find Ben Here
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
How to Get Designer Products When You Fly
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➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption
➤ Free credit card consultations https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTa65r0Or2YY_tG6Jh_H13MAXIyVrOhBBHo6n7bcYgvTYWg/viewform
➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Using JetBlue for flights
03:46 - Qatar Qsuites
11:27 - Singapore Suites
15:26 - Booking EVA Air Business Class for Armani amenity kit and pajamas
20:02 - Emirates - my favorite amenity kits
26:38 - Outro
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You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
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.
From Corporate Life to World Traveler with Matt from @Matt_Kartal | Ep 183
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Matt, a member of the Geobreezetravel team who left his corporate life behind to see the world fueled by points and miles.
In this episode we discuss Matt’s experience on Singapore Airlines flying one of the longest routes in the world, paying 0 miles for a business class flight by using strategic routing rules, digital nomad life, long-term traveling, and so much more!
If you are looking for a card that earns points to be used on Aeroplan to book similar Singapore flights, consider the Capital One Venture Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital One Venture Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:25 - Get to know Matt
04:21 - Matt started using transfer partners
05:10 - Matt flying to Argentina in Business Class
05:52 - Flying to Asia in Business Class
08:24 - Using the United Excursionist Perk to go to Singapore
11:10 - Pivoting from career to travel
12:36 - How is Matt earning points with low expenses
13:23 - Why does Matt have a car and no home?
14:56 - Flying Air France to Asia
20:06 - Staying in Thailand more than 30 days
22:00 - Economy vs Business Class comfortability
22:50 - Matt's points bank status
23:27 - Matt's advice for earn and burn
25:45 - How sustainable is Matt's digital nomad life
28:10 - Julia's intentions on corporate vs Geobreeze
29:07 - Matt's top tip
30:55 - Outro
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➤ You can find Matt Here
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
The Best Airlines for Booking Mulitcity Routes
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➤ Free credit card consultations https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTa65r0Or2YY_tG6Jh_H13MAXIyVrOhBBHo6n7bcYgvTYWg/viewform
➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Stopovers with Singapore Airlines
03:11 - Stopovers with Alaska Airlines
06:01 - Booking multicity trips with Air Canada
11:39 - United Excursionist Perk
20:08 - Outro
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You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
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.
The Best and Worst Award Search Tools with Allison from @luckytictac | Ep 182
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Allison, the founder of Award Travel Vacations and a lead points advisor at Freedom Travel Systems.
In this episode we discuss the best and worst tools for award searches, the best approach a complete beginner should take, tools for selecting the best seat on a plane, tips when working with a more complex booking, and so much more!
If you are looking for a card that is often the most popular card within points and miles to jump start earning points towards your next flight, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:52 - Get to know Allison
03:27 - How to find a flight with points for beginners
05:40 - Allison's favorite award search tools
08:09 - Seats.aero explained
10:41 - How to handle complications and positioning flights
14:01 - How to get your deal with checking bags on different airlines
15:33 - Positioning flights same day or day after?
19:05 - How to handle booking hotels with moving pieces
21:48 - Monitoring hotel deal tips
23:39 - Allison's least favorite tools
27:10 - Using wikipedia to your advantage
28:07 - Utilizing flight connections
29:24 - Lay flats are not created equal
36:39 - Best Chrome extensions for travel
37:00 - Exceptions to the points tool rules
43:41 - Allison's top tip
45:00 - Outro
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➤ You can find Allison Here
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
How Much I Paid For A Luxury Vacation to Asia
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➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption
➤ Free credit card consultations https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTa65r0Or2YY_tG6Jh_H13MAXIyVrOhBBHo6n7bcYgvTYWg/viewform
➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Flying business class from LA to Hong Kong through Taipei
04:39 - Booking an LA Hotel
07:03 - Flight from Hong Kong to Vietnam
11:08 - Asia hotels
18:17 - How much did this trip cost in points and money?
24:10 - Outro
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You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption
➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
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.
Fast Track Earning Points and Status on Alaska Airlines with Betsey from @heralaskatravels | Ep 181
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Betsey, a points enthusiast based in Alaska.
In this episode we discuss how Betsey has been able to take her daughter on dozens of flights, why she puts so much focus on the Alaska program and why it could be right for you, how grocery shopping at Safeway could earn you Alaska miles, and so much more!
If you are looking for a card that has points transferable to Alaska’s program, consider the Bilt Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Bilt Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:24 - Get to know Betsey
04:28 - Why Betsey was an unaccompanied minor at age 5
05:22 - Where Betsey is flying with Alaska
06:44 - Betsey's status with Alaska
07:08 - How she earns status
10:06 - What MVP level gets you and tricks to get it
11:41 - Best strategy to get status
13:32 - Opportunity costs with credit card spend
14:21 - Getting good redemptions with Alaska
15:05 - Using Safeway to earn fast with Alaska
20:45 - How much you need to spend with Safeway for 60k points
23:06 - Is Safeway bothered by this hack?
24:30 - Using different categories from Safeway redemptions
26:49 - How many Alaska miles Betsey has gotten from Safeway
28:50 - How to identify what to buy with Safeway
31:47 - Betsey's tips for Alaska travelers
33:49 - Shoutouts
34:59 - Outro
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➤ You can find Betsey Here
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Exact Process to Save Clients $30k+ on Luxury Flights
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➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu...
➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Finding trips for clients using Virgin Atlantic
06:05 - Finding great value in American Airlines
11:02 - Booking flights with Qantas
14:00 - Using Air Canada Aeroplan
16:57 - Finding deals with Air France
22:00 - Outro
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You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec...
➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/)
➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel
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.
The Reality of Owning 4 Disney Timeshares with Lisa | Ep 180
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Lisa, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we discuss how Lisa was able to upgrade her premium economy flight to business class, her upcoming family trip to Asia in business class, her tactics to filling her points bank, and so much more!
For those looking for a card to experience business class flying on United Polaris, consider the United Explorer Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the United Explorer Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
➤Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:55 - Get to know Lisa
04:09 - What Lisa and her husband do for work
05:25 - Life after work travel / big points mistakes
07:47 - Owning Timeshares
09:34 - How did Lisa's husband feel about points and miles
10:15 - Some of Lisa's first points trips
12:47 - How much Lisa saved by using points
13:45 - Making decisions when booking a flight on points
16:30 - Lisa going to Lisbon / great deal
17:31 - Book economy and upgrade later with points
20:27 - Best and worst flights
21:20 - Finding exclusive award space to Hawaii
22:54 - Strategies to earn points without opening more cards
24:37 - Upcoming trips for Lisa
27:03 - Lisa's top points tip
29:01 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: How to Maximize Alaska Airlines
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Short haul flights 04:55 - Flying to Europe with Alaska 10:29 - Bilt transferring to Alaska 11:53 - Flying to South America, Latin America, Central America and Caribbean with Alaska 15:47 - Sweet spots to Asia and partners 22:04 - Partners
===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
The PR Expert that Travels in Luxury Using Points with Lexi from akinfinite.com | Ep 179
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Lexi, a digital nomad and public relations extraordinaire!
In this episode we discuss how Lexi is able to leverage her business expenses for insane luxury travel, her experience flying with Air India, tips and tricks to get featured in big name media, and so much more!
If you are a business owner like Lexi, consider the Chase Ink Business Preferred.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Ink Business Preferred Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 03:41 - Get to know Lexi 05:13 - How Lexi got into entrepreneurship at 19 08:18 - Why a PR agency? 09:53 - How does Lexi earn points through her business? 11:07 - Lexi's trips she has taken 11:44 - LAX-Bali 13:38 - Lexi's go to hotel brand 15:17 - Going to NYC 15:30 - Tokyo business class lounge 16:38 - Singapore airport/lounge 17:57 - Flying Air India 20:37 - Not all business class flights are created equal 23:47 - Lexi's top 3 anticipated things for her upcoming trip 27:00 - How to travel while managing a business 31:53 - How Lexi gets people featured in media publications 38:09 - Lexi's #1 tip for points and miles 40:32 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
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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.
Tutorials: The Best (and Worst) Methods to Earn Points
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - The slow way to earn points 01:24 - The easiest way to earn points 03:08 - Upcoming live training 04:06 - Earning points fast, but low amounts 10:04 - High effort, high reward points earning strategies 17:51 - Low effort, high reward points methods 29:15 - Outro
===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Saving $30,000+ On Luxury Family Trips with Gauri | Ep 178
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Gauri, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we discuss how Gauri was able to fly her family of 5 in Air France business class, strategies you can use to help your family travel in luxury, how Gauri keeps her points bank healthy and so much more!
For those looking for a card with points transferrable to Air France, consider the Capital One Venture X.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital one Venture X Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
➤Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Get to know Gauri 03:48 - How Gauri got into points 07:07 - Some of the worst credit advice? 07:45 - How many points Gauri earned before jumping in 08:40 - What to do when finding business class for 5 is tough to find 09:40 - How Gauri booked all 5 members of her family on business class 11:15 - How much it cost Gauri to fly her family of 5 12:04 - How Gauri earns her points 14:04 - The reality of booking business class flights/cancelations 16:54 - Did flying to France deplete Gauri's points bank? 17:17 - Gauri's experience with QSuites 18:30 - Where did Guari stay on her trips 19:38 - How much money Gauri saved with points 21:11 - How to earn points without crazy high spend 24:14 - Gauri's future trips? 26:28 - Check out the points analyst and katies travel tricks 27:38 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
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➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
AMA: Step-by-Step Guide to Get Started in Points and Miles
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Knowing what card to get next 01:32 - Which card should be used when 02:44 - When and how often should you cancel cards 05:11 - Struggling to find a location for travel 06:24 - What is a good points deal? 09:15 - Minimize sign up bonus FOMO 10:23 - Predictable offers 11:37 - Getting started with points and miles 12:18 - When to use miles for an upgrade 13:10 - Speculatively moving points 14:12 - Best airlines for earning points 14:45 - When is status worth it? 16:39 - Using the Capital One Venture X credit/portal 17:18 - Should you buy points? 17:37 - Outro
===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
The Best Ways to Fly to New Zealand with Imee | Ep 177
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Imee, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we discuss Imee’s incredible trip to Singapore and Taiwan, her experience flying Air France and visiting their lounge, ways to fly to New Zealand that you’ve probably never heard about, and so much more!
For those diving deeper into the world of points and miles, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. It's a staple for seasoned and new travelers alike.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
➤Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 03:34 - Get to know Imee 04:44 - Imee's first cards 05:09 - Day jobs and side hustles 06:38 - How long did it take to get 8 business cards? 07:18 - Which business cards Imee got 07:39 - How to double dip and get multiple of one business card 08:23 - Imee's plan for all the points 09:47 - Walking through Imee's Greece trip 11:28 - Imee's experience on Air France Business class 12:28 - Flying France into Greece 13:23 - Imee's experience in the Paris Air France lounge 14:35 - Imee's flight to Asia 15:20: EVA vs Air France 17:30 - Taipei lounge experience 19:35 - Exploring the Singapoe airport 21:35 - How much Imee saved by using points 23:05 - Imee's next trip 24:38 - Imee's upcoming Europe trip 26:20 - Europe trip savings 28:55 - Imee's top ways to fly to New Zealand 30:39 - How to buy the "sky couch" 36:01 - Imee's number 1 tip 38:13 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: Reacting to Upcoming Points Devaluations
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Southwest devaluations 02:40 - Turkish Airlines devaluations 08:04 - Hyatt's new award chart 14:28 - ANA devaluations 23:07 - Outro
===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
The Newest Tool in Points and Miles with Julian from Points Path | Ep 176
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Julian, the founder of the new Chrome browser extension Points Path.
In this episode we discuss the reasons you should sign up for Points Path, the fastest way to determine if you should pay points or cash for your trip, what features to expect in the future, and so much more!
If you’re looking for a great default card with amazing transfer partners, consider the Capital One Venture Card. It's a staple for seasoned and new travelers alike.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital One Venture Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 03:30 - Get to know Julian and Points Path 05:53 - How Points Path was built 08:22 - The product design 10:43 - Communicating when to use points 12:44 - Points are not money 14:00 - Accessing Points Path 15:21 - Why is Points Path not in the web store 16:53 - Points Path pricing 17:17 - Demo of Points Path 19:55 - Determining when to use points vs cash with the tool 21:19 - Is the tool international and domestic? 22:23 - What are the future releases for new airlines? 23:40 - Does Points Path show flexibility? 24:48 - Future features 26:09 - Unique circumstances for different users 28:01 - How to know if a flight is not available 29:02 - Who is this tool most useful for 30:44 - How Points Path makes money 33:19 - Being able to use your points by searching on google flights and transferring 35:43 - Julian's top tip 36:44 - Other points people to follow 38:05 - Outro
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➤ You can access Points Path HERE
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: How I find Hidden Flight Deals
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - When a route does not show up in search tools 04:26 - Airlines that don't show up in search tools 11:00 - Additional airlines that don't show up in search tools 15:52 - Promotional fares and routing rules 22:27 - Outro
===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Flying Lufthansa Business Class with Pierlugi | Ep 175
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Pierlugi, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we discuss Pierluigi’s passion for aviation, his experience flying Lufthansa first class, visiting Bora Bora on points, how everyday people can find success with points and miles, and so much more!
For those looking to open a card that could pay for their next business class flight, consider the Capital One Venture X Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital One Venture X Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
➤Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 02:34 - Get to know Pierluigi 03:43 - Pierluigi's standby experience 05:40 - Pierluigi's favorite plane model 06:15 - Which airlines maximize their plane? 07:24 - Flying Lufthansa First Class 09:36 - How long you can stay in the first class lounge 10:11 - What is Lufthansa first class like? 13:27 - Pierluigi's flight home from Italy 14:09 - How Pierluigi is earning points 14:45 - Getting a business card as a W-2 employee 15:38 - Pierluigi's next trip in first class 16:07 - Booking a luxurious trip to Bora Bora 17:12 - The trade offs of points and miles 18:15 - The craziest economy redemption 19:33 - Finding Turkish availability 21:30 - Pierluigi's #1 points and miles tip 23:27 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: When Buying Points and Chasing Status Makes Sense
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Should you buy Air France points? 04:26 - Should you buy IHG points? 06:40 - Calculate ROI for annual fee cards 18:22 - the ROI of chasing status 25:57 - How I calculate ROI for Geobreezetravel 28:40 - Outro
===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
The Future of Airline Perks and Status with Tiffany from Point.me | Ep 174
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Tiffany, a Co-Founder of the award search tool Point.me.
In this episode we discuss the best airlines for finding award space, some of the craziest fraud in all of points and miles, how having status may change the future of points and miles, and so much more!
If you’re looking for a great default card with amazing transfer partners, consider the Capital One Venture Card. It's a staple for seasoned and new travelers alike.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital One Venture Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:57 - About Tiffany and how she got into points and miles
05:14 - Transitioning into building point.me
08:16 - Partnering with Adam, the story behind point.me
10:49 - Translating contracts into code
12:40 - Price changes in 2024 Tiffany did not see coming
15:02 - Don't get caught up on when you started points and miles
16:58 - Tiffany's response to the hater
19:48 - You can't please everyone in points and miles
22:14 - What do airlines think about points deals?
25:31 - Is what you're doing too good to be true?
28:16 - Should you take advantage of crazy airline glitches?
31:09 - Have the public opinions impacted point.me?
33:33 - The realities of points and miles redemptions
36:24 - What the future of award space might look like
42:07 - Tiffany's #1 tip to level up your points game
45:48 - Tiffany's shoutout
46:59 - Outro
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➤ You can access Point.me HERE
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: What I Spent On A Luxury Trip to Italy
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Booking flights to Italy 04:23 - IHG hotels in Italy 07:40 - AC and Westin in Italy 12:57 - Positioning flight hotels 17:08 - Cost breakdown for the entire trip 23:46 - Outro
===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Flying Your Family of 4 on Points with Allison | Ep 173
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Allison, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we dive into how Allison has saved her family of four, $15,000+ in travel to places like Morocco, Costa Rica and The Grand Canyon! We also discuss how she earned hundreds of thousands of points with business cards as a stay at home mom, top tips for taking your kids on adventures across the globe and so much more!
For those looking to maximize their points earning, even without having an LLC with business cards, consider the Chase Ink Business Cash for your next card!
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Ink Business Cash Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 02:55 - Get to know Allison 03:42 - Allison's first intentional card 04:02 - Snowballing into points and miles 05:17 - First redemption 06:36 - Don't knock a domestic flight 07:25 - Leveling up in points and miles 10:15 - Getting business cards as a stay-at-home mom 12:46 - What is a good redemption and what makes it worth it? 13:14 - Where Allison and her family went that saved $15k 14:30 - Getting a refund on miles for a better redemption 15:34 - Booking a hotel for her family of 4 18:20 - Must do family attractions for Boston 20:42 - Don't overlook domestic travel 21:43 - Going to Arizona 22:55 - Accommodations with kids 24:00 - Recommendations for parents with kids 24:50 - The most fashionable baby ever 26:58 - Allison's next family trip 28:48 - Driving in foreign countries 30:05 - The best cards and ways to book a rental car 31:03 - Getting a cultural experience for your family on a trip/building memories 33:20 - Allison's #1 tip for people getting started in points and miles 35:23 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: Maximize Your Positioning Flight in LA
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - When you would need a positioning flight into LA and finding them 04:45 - Finding hotel deals in LA 08:43 - Food deals during your layover 15:43 - Paying for the positioning flight 23:51 - Outro
===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Travel Hacking on a Fixed Schedule with Jason from jasonsteele.com | Ep 172
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Jason, one of the leading experts in credit cards and award travel.
In this episode we dive into different strategies you can use when you have specific travel dates, taking advantage of travel waivers, unique ways to get upgraded to business and first class and so much more!
For those looking to grow their United points bank and utilize the tips from this video, consider the United Explorer Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the United Explorer Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - intro 03:01 - Get to know Jason 05:20 - Strategies to save money on work trips 08:35 - Getting status with work trips 09:09 - Expense reporting with travel 11:12 - Favorite airlines for non-flexible travel 12:29 - Airline with favorability for going abroad 15:00 - Speculative booking for flight deals 18:51 - Using weather waivers to your advantage 23:38 - Maximizing hotel flexibility 27:11 - Airlines that make upgrading the easiest 29:48 - Airlines with the most friendly upgrade policies 30:56 - Getting stuck with Emirates points? 33:43 - Best airlines/strategies for specific dates with a large family 36:53 - Car rental tricks 38:56 - Booking hotels with kids 40:53 - Jason's #1 tip for traveling with a family 41:52 - Shout outs 42:53 - Outro
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➤ You can find Jasons’s site HERE
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
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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.
Tutorials: Finding Deals to Africa in Business Class
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Finding business class to Africa through Air France
03:23 - Using One World to find business class flights to Africa
11:09 - Using Star Alliance to find business class flights to Africa
16:35 - Using Turkish Airlines to find business class flights to Africa
24:06 - Outro
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You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Flying in Lay Flat Seats to Sydney, Australia with Brendon | Ep 171
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Brendon, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we dive into how many points were spent to fly Brendon and his husband to Sydney in lay flat seats, the best spots to visit and stay during a layover in Los Angeles, earning points without opening a ton of cards and so much more!
For those diving deeper into the world of points and miles, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. It's a staple for seasoned and new travelers alike.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:50 - How Brendon got into points and miles/his background
03:54 - How many points did Brendon earn before The Points Accelerator?
04:54 - Brendon's experience with redemptions
05:51 - Brendon spent a decade getting American points?
06:58 - Brendon banking up points
07:55 - Brendon's American points balance
09:00 - Going to Australia
12:04 - Common routes to take
12:15 - Must see when having a layover in LA
13:59 - Booking the flights for Australia
17:18 - Reviewing the redemption
19:22 - What Brendon is doing to earn points through his lifestyle
21:33 - The formula for having enough points
24:00 - Booking hotels with points
24:10 - Taking advantage of NYC for earning points
24:55 - Brendon's next trip
25:45 - Looking at hotels in Australia
26:39 - Brendon's tips for points and miles
29:42 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: Pros and Cons of Award Search Tools
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Looking for availability with PointsYeah 05:50 - Searching for award availability with point.me 13:55 - Looking for availability with Roame.travel 18:20 - Some amazing newsletters for finding deals 24:52 - Searching for award availability with seats.aero 31:17 - Outro
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Links Mentioned in This Video: geobreezetravel.com/pointme geobreezetravel.com/roame geobreezetravel.com/ashleygetsaround geobreezetravel.com/sttp thepointsanalyst.com geobreezetravel.com/thrifty geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Everything You Need to Know About Plaza Premium with Sangeeta from Plaza Premium | Ep 170
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Sangeeta, a Global Marketer from Plaza Premium Group.
In this episode we discuss what sets Plaza Premium apart from other programs/lounges, earning rewards points just by visiting lounges, redeeming those points, and so much more! Most hear Plaza Premium and just think of it as a lounge program, but Sangeeta tells us all about the different offerings from Plaza Premium and how you can get access to them today!
If you’re looking for a card that can gain you access to the Plaza Premium lounges, consider the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. It's a staple for seasoned and new travelers alike.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:40 - Get to know Sangeeta and how she got started with Plaza Premium
04:13 - Background of Plaza Premium
05:51 - Different services offered from Plaza Premium
08:05 - Does Plaza Premium have loyalty programs?
09:15 - How to earn and redeem points
09:57 - How far the points go
10:53 - How fast the points post to your account
12:30 - The Plaza Premium redeeming experience (drinks)
12:48 - Plaza Premium lounge locations
13:31 - Where people use the concierge offering
14:44 - Where is their concierge available?
15:27 - How to book Plaza Premium's various services/offers
15:38 - How to access the lounges
16:59 - Plaza's partners
17:50 - How much a day pass to the lounge costs
19:29 - What food are in the lounges
20:16 - Non-standard offerings in the lounges
21:38 - Getting into the lounges with credit cards
22:55 - Does Plaza Premium offer grab and go
23:56 - Plaza locations
27:23 - Plaza Premium's pass system
28:18 - Do you get to bring guests?
29:26 - Leveraging Avianca as a partner
30:24 - PPL passes
31:13 - PPL partners
32:46 - What makes Plaza Premium unique
34:16 - Sangeeta's favorite Plaza Premium lounge
35:53 - Lounge on arrivals
36:52 - Learning more about PPL
37:06 - Outro
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➤ You can find Plaza Premium Group on Instagram
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: The Best Ways to Find Tropical Award Availability
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Flying etBlue to the Caribbean 02:32 - Using JetBlue Partners to get to Hawaii 08:37 - Using Point.me to find the best deals 11:12 - Using seats.aero for hotels (rooms.aero) 13:49 - Using Awayz to find hotels 15:43 - Flying to the Tahiti and Fiji 19:53 - Outro
===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Planning Trips to Hawaii, India, and Thailand with Sarthak | Ep 169
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Sarthak, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we dive into strategies to get even more points aside from just opening cards, little known ways to book Qatar Airways QSuites, saving tens of thousands of dollars on luxury travel and so much more!
For those diving deeper into the world of points and miles, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. It's a staple for seasoned and new travelers alike.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 04:12 - Sarthak's background 05:15- How does his career fir into points and miles? 06:23 - Sarthak's interest in travel and where he's going 07:13 - Using points on Hawaii trip 08:10 - Where to after Hawaii? - Hooked on points! 09:09 - How man cards did Sarthak open in 1 year? What is he doing for points? 12:00 - 5/24 approvals trick? 14:00 - What did Sarthak get after his core cards? 15:04 - Plan to continue earning points after sign up bonuses 15:55 - When buying points makes sense 18:16 - Sarthak's future trips 19:50 - Flying QSuites 20:52 - How Sarthak is transferring AMEX points 22:44 - Sarthak's upcoming hotel stays 23:57 - Wife Hack! 24:20 - Getting your player 2 on board with points and miles 25:50 - How much Sarthak has saved with points and miles 27:55 - Country hopping tips 28:20 - Booking a surpsie trip for Sarthak's wiffe 30:03 - Taking advantage of Southwest and upcoming travel 30:45 - Julia's support to her community 31:28 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: How to Book This Amazing Japan Trip on Points
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Positioning Flight LAS-LAX and AMEX Platinum hacks 04:00 - Booking a hotel for the positioning flight 07:11 - Flying to Tokyo 10:42 - Booking hotels in Japan 19:05 - Cost breakdown of the trip 25:04- Outro/conclusion
===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
How to Print Points and Money with John Pham from TheMoneyNinja.com | Ep 168
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with John Pham from TheMoneyNinja.com.
In this episode we dive into John's crazy story where he turned his passion for personal finance into a full-time job, and how you can too! Not just that, but how he got the AMEX Black card in college, the best ways to optimize your time within your business and travel hacking, his crazy stories with the AMEX concierge and so much more!
For those who turned their passion into a business, consider the Chase Ink Business Preferred Card, which is one of the most popular business cards for business owners looking to maximize their points game!
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Ink Business Preferred Card https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-preferred/?aff=gbt
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
04:00 - How John got into points and miles
07:00 - How John got the Black Card in college
07:56 - John's craziest AMEX concierge request
09:48 - Reselling Southwest flights
11:34 - John's E-com business
14:48 - John's advice to get into E-com
20:00 - Business vs Points? Do it right
23:00 - How John decides to manage his time from business and points
25:00 - How to maximize spend
28:10 - John's recently opened cards
30:41 - Spending for status
35:15 - Mastering your craft takes time
40:00 - Do something you're passionate about
47:01 - Success does not come over night
50:31 - Sticking to your roots "for fun"
53:10 - John's best advice for life and business
53:34 - Shoutout
56:19 - outro/conclusion
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➤ You can read John’s blog HERE
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: When Booking Through The Portals Makes Sense
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - IHG vs Bank Portals 04:15 - Example using the portals vs directly through the airlines 07:35 - Using the AMEX portal 13:46 - Earning points with the portals 19:00 - Flight newsletters 20:10 - Outro
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Flight Newsletters Mentioned:
Ashley Gets Around: https://ashleygetsaround.com/
Straight to the Points: https://straighttothepoints.co/
Roame.Travel - https://roame.travel/
Thrifty Traveler - https://thriftytraveler.com/
You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Title: Saving $20K on Family Trips in One Year with Hani | Ep 167
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Hani, a student from The Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we dive into how Hani flew her entire family on first class flights all around the world! For those diving deeper into the world of points and miles, consider the Capital One Venture X card, which is one of the most popular cards for accessing different airport lounges.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital One Venture X Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
04:12 - Introducing Hani, a student from the Points Accelerator
07:20 - Hani's day to day and how she earns points
10:53 - Advice to get significant other into points and miles
14:19 - Sleeping and eating on planes
15:34 - How much Hani has saved with points and miles
16:38 - Who is paying for first class flights?
17:36 - How Hani has time to travel
20:13 - Learning the points game
21:33 - Hani's next trip(s)
25:17 - What would Hani's trips cost in cash?
26:15 - How is Hani getting time off?
27:57 - Hani's top tip
30:25 - Traveling with kids
33:09 - Outro/Conclusion
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
AMA: How Much I Made, What I'm Hiring for, Biggest Expenses, and More
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Emirates vs Qsuites 02:10 - Is traveling as a job less fun? 03:11 - How does Julia time manage? 04:00 - Passive Income Ideas 05:19 - Julia's loyalty programs 06:00 - Why can't that be said on Instagram? 06:32 - Biggest misconception about influencers 07:11 - Julia's client services 07:44 - How many points should you have? 09:02 - Should you get a Bilt card if you own a house? 10:47 - How many cards Julia and her husband have 12:19 - Julia's obsession! 13:30 - Julia's Patreon benefits 14:33 - How much Julia saved for retirement 15:19 - How much Julia makes 17:16 - Julia's investments and toys 18:23 - How to become a creator 20:39 - Julia's non travel hacking hobbies 21:03 - Julia's bikini pics? 22:17 - How much Julia made as an actuary 23:05 - How Julia spends her money 24:02 - Julia's accounting strategies 25:07 - How to be as cool as Julia! 26:56 - Outro
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You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Expert Shopping Strategies for Maximizing Travel with Jen from dealswelike.com | Ep 166
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Jen from DealsWeLike.com
In this episode we dive into Jen’s journey from a 9-5 career in consulting to running her own points and miles blog! We go over many of the unique hurdles you may face as an avid travel hacker such as buying points, flying business vs economy, how to acquire a companion pass for multiple programs, maximizing shopping deals and so much more!
For those looking to acquire a Southwest Companion Pass and/or fill your Southwest Points bank, consider the Southwest Credit cards that will jumpstart your points earning and fast track you to that companion pass!
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Southwest Premier Card HERE
➤ Check out the Southwest Priority Card HERE
➤ Check out the Southwest Plus Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
04:02 - How Jen got into points and miles
05:50 - Jen's favorite deals
07:58 - Finding mistake fares
09:10 - Favorite mistake fare
10:48 - Do you always need to fly Business class?
11:44 - Finding deals
13:03 - Instagram vs reality
14:11 - Comparing and contrasting companion passes
23:11 - Mileage runs
25:18 - When to buy points
29:45 - The best shopping deals?
36:01 - Jen's #1 piece of advice
36:20 - Jen's recommendation and outro
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➤ You can read Jen’s Blog HERE
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: Traveling The Middle East with Points and Miles
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Las Vegas to Cairo 05:06 - Booking a hotel in Cairo 06:13 - Cairo to Dubai 11:28 - Booking a Dubai hotel 13:40 - Dubai to Istanbul 16:21 - Booking a hotel in Turkey 18:04 - Istanbul to Vegas 20:48 - A night in London 23:10 - Total cost of trip 29:08 - Conclusion
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You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Creating World Class Loyalty Programs with Dave from Bilt Rewards | Ep 165
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Dave from Bilt Rewards.
In this episode we dive into Dave’s impressive career working with many of the top loyalty programs in the world! His revolutionary ideas have shaped much of the loyalty space as we know it. We chat about the innovations he has made and how listening to the customers have revolutionized the brands he works with and what we may expect in the future of loyalty programs!
For those diving deeper into the world of points and miles, consider the Bilt card, which is the only card that allows you to earn points on rent without paying any fees.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Bilt Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:37 - How Dave got into loyalty programs 05:43 - What made SPG's loyalty program stand out 09:28 - Building a hotel vs airline loyalty program 12:49 - Do loyalty programs like points and miles enthusiasts? 16:18 - Main changes in customer behavior Dave has seen in his career 19:28 - How do companies view their loyalty program? 21:18 - How Dave chose companies to work with 27:44 - How Dave would like to influence with Bilt's program 29:56 - US Customers vs other countries 32:04 - What to expect in the future of loyalty programs 33:44 - Are companies listening to their customers? 34:51 - Do loyalty programs hate when you sign up and leave? 40:52 - Conclusion
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➤ You can find Bilt HERE
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Tutorials: The Best Points and Miles Redemptions for December 2023
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps 00:00 - Intro
00:15 - JetBlue Redemptions
05:42 - Domestic Virgin Redemptions
08:10 - Virgin ANA Redemptions
11:49 - Singapore Airlines Redemptions
16:33 - Getting a higher cent per point with Hilton
21:56 - Outro
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You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
The Lounge Episode with Chris Dong from @thechrisflyer | Ep 164
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Chris from @thechrisflyer.
In this episode we dive into the luxurious world of airport lounges with Chris, a seasoned travel reporter, editor, and strategist. We explore both the current state of lounges, what the future has in store and how to make the most out of your lounge experience!
For those diving deeper into the world of points and miles, consider the Capital One Venture X card, which is one of the most popular cards for accessing different airport lounges.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital One Venture X Card HERE
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction 04:14 - How Chris got into the game of points and miles 06:04 - Chris' first time in a lounge 08:03 - Cheapest ways to access a lounge 10:33 - Non priority pass lounge cards 11:26 - Worst Lounge? 14:55 - Is going to the lounge always worth it? 15:17 - The best lounge Chris has been to 18:19 - Julia's favorite lounge 19:01 - What is in store for the future of lounges? 26:14 - Long haul flying, it's impact on the body and what's to come 29:18 - Where to find lounge on arrival 31:30 - Differentiation in future lounges 34:10 - Conclusion
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➤ You can find Chris on Instagram
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
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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.
What Card is Right for You? with John from @JohnsFinanceTips | Ep 163
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with John from @JohnsFinanceTips.
John, gives his story how he went from a college student leveraging 0% APR credit cards to becoming a full-time content creator. We discuss the nuances of the credit card ladder, starting from secured and student cards for beginners, moving to mid-tier cards like Chase Sapphire Preferred, and scaling up to premium cards offering extensive travel perks. John emphasizes the importance of aligning your credit card choices accordingly to maximize rewards for whatever your situation may be.
John and I also explore the upper echelons of credit card tiers, where annual fees skyrocket, but so do the luxury benefits. We delve into the elusive realm of ultra-premium cards like the American Express Black Card and the JP Morgan Reserve, discussing their high barriers to entry and the exclusivity they offer. John shares his philosophy on credit card points - to earn and burn - stressing on the importance of utilizing points before they devalue. He also sheds light on the importance of being aware of your 5/24 status and strategically planning credit card applications.
For those diving deeper into the world of points and miles, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. It's a staple for seasoned and new travelers alike.
Remember, if you decide to apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
And we have the links to the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show!
➤ Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
3:19 - Introduction to Point.me
4:35 - Discussion on beginner levels of the credit card ladder
7:39 - John’s career progression from college to content creator
9:26 - How John started his journey as a content creator
12:10 - Advice for those with low credit scores and debt
14:14 - Beginner cards for those with low credit scores
15:42 - Transitioning from secured cards to unsecured cards
17:54 - Cash out or save cash back rewards
19:03 - The Bilt card and its placement in the ladder
20:20 - Chase Sapphire Preferred
20:44 - Introduction to travel cards and earning points
22:04 - Introducing hotel and airline specific cards
23:22 - 5/24 Rule
26:09 - Discussing the role of business cards in the ladder
28:09 - Moving to the premium tier with higher annual fees
29:44 - Benefits of premium cards
30:23 - Transfer partners and limitations
31:02 - Prioritizing Chase cards and saving American Express for later
32:14 - Amex Rules
33:17 - Start with mid-tier cards, then move to Capital One and Citi
37:10 - Ultra premium tier: Amex Black Card and Chase Morgan Reserve
41:12 - Earn and Burn!
42:03 - Jon's next cards?
42:36 - Conclusion
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➤ You can find John on Instagram
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
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➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: Maximizing the Southwest Program
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Southwest Routes 03:42 - Southwest Hubs 07:16 - Southwest Repricing 13:40 - Lounge Access 17:43 - Companion Pass Strategies 28:47 - Outro
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You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.
Rapidly Earning Points Buying and Selling Gift Cards with Taylor from qcgc | Ep 162
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Taylor from qcgc.io.
Taylor shares his unique journey from being a points and miles hobbyist to mastering the niche of gift card reselling. This episode delves deep into how Taylor turned this skill into a profitable full-time business, offering insights for anyone interested in travel hacking and earning more points through innovative methods.
We'll explore the strategies Taylor uses for gift card reselling, the challenges and successes he's encountered, and how you can apply these methods to boost your travel rewards.
For those diving deeper into the world of points and miles, consider the Chase Ink business Cash. It's a staple for seasoned and new travelers alike.
Remember, if you decide to apply for the Chase Ink Business Cash or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
And we have the links to the Chase Ink Business Cash and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show!
➤ Check out the Chase Ink Business Cash Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
06:06 - Introduction to gift card reselling
08:36 - FAQs about gift card reselling
09:35 - Finding reputable companies to sell gift cards to
10:07 - How to find buyers for gift cards
10:47 - What happens to the gift cards after they are sold
13:41 - Margins o giftcard reselling
15:18 - Gcgalore.com
18:19 - Popular gift card brands.
21:31 - Deals and buying rates for gift cards
22:22 - Example of a deal
24:46 - Nuances of buying gift cards with Amex cards
25:29 - In-store gift card purchases and fraud prevention
26:32 - Starting small and scaling up with gift card deals
27:42 - Tracking and understanding gift card deals
31:08 - Common mistakes with gift cards
33:01 - Tips for avoiding tampered gift cards: check packaging, get educated.
37:33 - Reporting expenses on gift cards.
41:24 - What deal should you do?
45:05 - Gradually scale up and get comfortable in reselling.
45:38 - Conclusion/Outro
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➤ You can find Taylor’s site HERE
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.
Tutorials: The Best Methods to Getting Elite Statuses
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-... ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu... ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Getting Marriott Status
03:51 - Getting Hyatt Status
10:42 - Getting IHG Status
13:04 getting Wyndham Status
15:30 - Getting American Airlines Status
22:43 Outro
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You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec... ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/) ➤ Instagram: / geobreezetravel ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: / geobreezetravel 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.