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.
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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 credit card consultations
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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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➤ 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
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.