235 episodes

A show for anyone looking to level up their award travel lifestyle! Points strategy coach and speaker, Julia Menez, interviews award travelers from all walks of life about their points and miles stories and secrets. You won't find these by simply Googling "best points and miles blog."

The Geobreeze Travel podcast features interviews with a diverse population of award travelers, including voices that are normally underrepresented in larger points and miles blogs and media (e.g. women and people of color). Because everyone should get to talk about traveling for next to no cost.

Geobreeze Travel Julia Menez

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A show for anyone looking to level up their award travel lifestyle! Points strategy coach and speaker, Julia Menez, interviews award travelers from all walks of life about their points and miles stories and secrets. You won't find these by simply Googling "best points and miles blog."

The Geobreeze Travel podcast features interviews with a diverse population of award travelers, including voices that are normally underrepresented in larger points and miles blogs and media (e.g. women and people of color). Because everyone should get to talk about traveling for next to no cost.

    Why You Shouldn’t Always Use Your Points and Miles with Stephanie from @befree2wander | Ep 190

    Why You Shouldn’t Always Use Your Points and Miles with Stephanie from @befree2wander | Ep 190

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    Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Stephanie, a member of the Geobreezetravel team who turned her passion for points into a lucrative side gig.



    In this episode we discuss how Stephanie turned this hobby into a side hustle, when it makes sense to buy points instead of redeem the ones you already have, her top tips for finding the best deals, and so much more!



    If you're looking to earn more FlyingBlue points, 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

    03:45 - Gte to know Stephanie

    04:49 - Stephanie’s initial cards

    05:37 - From hobby to side hustle

    07:11 - How Stephanie leverages buying points

    10:26 - Top tips for finding good deals

    12:24 - Airline’s releasing award seats

    13:17 - Airline’s that may be better to buy points for a flight

    17:38 - Don’t just buy sales

    21:16 - Other programs to buy points from

    27:12 - Frustrating points site

    29:00 - When buying points made sense for Julia

    33:58 - Avoid these points sales

    36:12 - Reality of buying points and finding deals

    37:12 - Stephanie’s creator recommendations

    40:46 - Outro



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    ➤ You can find Stephanie 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.

    • 41 min
    This Card is Actually Underrated

    This Card is Actually Underrated

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    ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter
    https://geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching/





    ➤ 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

    01:16 - Comparing card features

    04:39 - Redemption comparison [1]

    08:57 - Redemption comparison [2]

    11:19 - Redeeming for aspirational business class

    16:23 - Final review

    22:44 - 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.

    • 23 min
    The Newest “Must Have” Points and Miles Tool with Jay from pointhound.com | Ep 189

    The Newest “Must Have” Points and Miles Tool with Jay from pointhound.com | Ep 189

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    Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Jay, the founder of pointhound.com to help beginners redeem points for flights.



    In this episode we discuss how pointhound.com can help beginners effectively redeem points for flights, upcoming features, and so much more!



    If you're ready to earn points for your next flight, consider the Chase Sapphire 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 Sapphire Preferred Card HERE



    ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator



    Timestamps: 

    00:00 - Intro

    04:19 - Get to know Jay

    06:53 - Not optimizing spend and transfers

    07:55 - Common airline mistakes

    08:58 - The start of pointhound.com

    13:58 - Diving into pointhound.com

    15:50 - Example use case

    19:27 - Unique ways to use the tool

    21:43 - Different search features

    25:41 - How they make money

    27:33 - Real time vs stored results

    32:04 - Future features

    33:43 - Outro



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    ➤ You can find Point Hound 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.

    • 34 min
    This Avios Hack is Changing the Game!

    This Avios Hack is Changing the Game!

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    ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter
    https://geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching/





    ➤ 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


    01:28 - Using Avios on American


    03:47 - Using Avios to Fly Aer Lingus


    09:07 - An Avios sweet spot (Iberia)


    13:27 - Using Qatar Avios


    21:10 - The most recent addition to avios (Finnair)


    25:07 - The Ultimate Avios Hack! Transferring and sales


    29:02 - 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.

    • 29 min
    "Binge Travel" Getaway Without Burning Your PTO with @tippemorlan | Ep 188

    "Binge Travel" Getaway Without Burning Your PTO with @tippemorlan | Ep 188

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    Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Tippe, a passionate traveler who discovered affordable ways to travel the world.



    In this episode we discuss “binge travel” and how it might benefit you, tips for getting cheap flights on hard to find routes or specific dates, working for an airline and getting tons of benefits, and so much more!



    If you want a new card to boost your points balance, consider the Chase Sapphire Reserve.



    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

    03:25 - Get to know Tippe

    08:14 - How Tippe is finding last minute deals

    10:01 - How to maximize Google flights in your search

    14:24 - Finding a mistake fare

    15:26 - Tips for handling quick trips

    18:25 - Drinking on planes, worth it? Using celebrations for upgrades.

    21:48 - Working for airlines - perks of it

    28:39 - Is Tippe traveling solo?

    31:25 - How much do you need to work for airline perks?

    32:43 - Finding airline roles

    34:19 - How to get started with binge travel

    37:53 - Shoutouts

    40:38 - Outro



    ==



    ➤ You can find Tippe 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.

    • 41 min
    When it Makes Sense to Buy Points

    When it Makes Sense to Buy Points

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure)





    ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter
    https://geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching/





    ➤ 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

    01:05 - JetBlue promo

    04:46 - Purchasing points for hotel programs

    09:40 - Purchasing points with Avianca

    14:08 - When it makes sense to buy Alaska miles

    17:13 - American Airlines miles - best value?





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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.

    • 23 min

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