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.

  1. 21H AGO

    How to Fly Business Class for FREE (Points & Miles Guide) with Owen from The Points Partner | Ep 278

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.    ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse    ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515   ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero   ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:11 Meet Owen ‘The Points Partner’ + What You’ll Learn Today 01:42 From Paparazzi to Points: Owen’s Origin Story 03:31 How He Used Points for Work Travel (Paid Tickets, Upgrades & Rebooking) 05:05 Getting US Credit Cards as a Non‑US Resident (Amex Porting, ITIN/EIN Paths) 07:06 Work Reimbursements & ‘Bespoke’ Strategy: Demographics vs Mathematics 11:24 DIY Self‑Audit: Credit Responsibility + The Core Card Setup (Lifestyle + 2x) 16:13 Redeeming 101: Pay-With-Points vs Transfers + Finding Great Award Value 17:28 Learn It Yourself vs Done‑For‑You Booking Services 18:06 What’s a ‘Good Deal’ in Points? Rule-of-Thumb Benchmarks & Search Skills 19:27 Search Smarter: One-Way Awards, Repositioning & Flexibility 20:11 The “10K Rule”: A Quick Gut-Check for Business Class Value 21:26 From Ninja to Teacher: Making Points Content Beginner-Friendly 24:38 Build Trust Without Oversharing: Consistency, Personality & Storytelling 27:08 Entertainment vs. Math: Stop Flexing and Start Helping Newbies 30:23 Is Points Content Too Saturated? Pick Your Audience & Offers 32:27 Monetization Reality Check: Compliance, Affiliate Links & Income Streams 36:07 Wrap-Up: Value Exchange, Multiple Revenue Lines & Where to Find Owen 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 You can find Owen at: ➤ Website: https://thepointspartner.com/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepointspartner/  ➤ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepointspartner  ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepointspartner  ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepointspartner  Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    38 min

  2. 5D AGO

    How to Book Emirates Business Class with Points in 2026 (Avoid These Mistakes!)

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.    ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse    ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515   ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero   ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Booking Emirates Flights with Points 00:18 Exploring Emirates Routes and Fifth Freedom Flights 01:32 Finding Availability on Emirates Flights 03:19 Understanding Transfer Partners and Ratios 05:19 Booking Emirates Flights Through Air Canada 09:07 Booking Emirates Flights Through Qantas 13:51 Booking Emirates Flights Through Japan Airlines 17:49 Advanced Tips for Maximizing Points with Japan Airlines 24:21 Conclusion and Additional Resources 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 Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    25 min

  3. FEB 10

    The Origin Story: My Interview with Chris from Elevate Media | Ep 277

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.    ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse    ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515   ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero   ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Points and Miles 00:21 Interview on Elevate Media Podcast 01:27 Meet Julia Menez: Points Strategy Coach 02:21 Julia's Journey into Travel Hacking 03:50 Starting the Geo Breeze Travel Podcast 05:51 First Redemption Experience in Morocco 07:47 Common Mistakes and Tips for Beginners 13:39 Choosing the Right Credit Cards 14:47 Choosing the Right Credit Card for Travel 15:30 Maximizing Signup Bonuses and Avoiding Pitfalls 16:55 Booking Strategies for Optimal Point Usage 18:29 Positioning Flights and Flexibility Tips 20:02 Strategies for Earning Points Consistently 21:48 Travel Hacking Without Credit Cards 22:57 Business vs. First Class Travel 24:30 Favorite Travel Destinations and Programs 25:07 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Tips 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 You can find Chris Anderson (Elevate Media Podcast / Elevate Media Group) at: ➤ Website: https://elevate-media-group.com/  ➤ Podcast: https://elevatemedia.buzzsprout.com/  ➤ Spotify (Elevate Media Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/301o41Rw2HB1sgA6LUXrt1  ➤ Instagram (Chris): https://www.instagram.com/chris.t.anderson/  ➤ Instagram (Elevate Media Group): https://www.instagram.com/officialelevatemedia/  ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialElevateMedia/videos  ➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris1anderson  ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisanderson0491/  Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    29 min

  4. FEB 5

    You Don’t Need More Points… You Need THIS!

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.    ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse    ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515   ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero   ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic 00:38 Are You a Points Beginner? 02:16 Setting Travel Deadlines 03:32 Identifying Your Hurdles 04:28 The Quest for Knowledge 06:15 Applying Your Knowledge 08:54 Advanced Points Strategies 11:35 Community and Conferences 12:54 Conclusion and Next Steps 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 Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    14 min

  5. JAN 29

    Secret Sweet Spots Airlines Don’t Want You to Know (2026)

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.    ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse    ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515   ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero   ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Maximizing Your Points in 2026 00:17 Tribute to Lost Sweet Spots 04:44 Current Sweet Spots: Limited Availability 06:08 Booking Business and First Class with Cathay Pacific 14:00 Family Travel: Business Class Deals for Large Groups 22:52 Hidden Gems: American and Alaska Airlines Sweet Spots 30:01 Conclusion and Future Tutorials 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 Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    31 min

  6. JAN 27

    How to get BOGO Flights All Year with Max Craig from Optimized Southwest | Ep 273

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.    ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse    ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515   ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero   ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Southwest Airlines Refund Policies 00:14 Meet Max Craig: Travel Expert and Points Guru 00:28 Southwest Airlines Program Updates and Strategies 03:08 Southwest Airlines Partner Airlines and Limitations 07:31 Changes in Southwest Airlines Fare Types 15:24 Southwest Airlines Companion Pass: Strategies and Benefits 18:08 Southwest Airlines Credit Card Strategies 29:16 Earning and Maximizing Southwest Points 30:39 Sustainable Strategies for Southwest Frequent Flyers 32:09 Repositioning Flights and Final Thoughts 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 You can find Max Craig at: ➤ Facebook Group: Optimize Southwest Companion Pass and Rewards https://www.facebook.com/groups/optimizesouthwest  Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    36 min

  7. JAN 22

    $47,000 Luxury Thailand & Middle East Trip for $5K Using Points | Full Breakdown

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.    ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse    ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515   ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero   ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Luxury Trip Overview 00:28 Booking Business Class Flights to Thailand 01:21 Finding the Best Deals with Points 04:26 Staying at the Park Hyatt Bangkok 06:53 Flying Qatar Airways First Class to Oman 09:04 Maximizing FHR Credits in Doha 11:30 Return Journey: Oman to Las Vegas 16:44 Total Cost Breakdown and Final Thoughts 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 Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    24 min

  8. JAN 20

    How to Outsmart Airlines: Beat the Game of Points with Hunter from ThePointsAnalyst | Ep 272

    (Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.    ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse    ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515   ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero   ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Social Psychology and Empathy 00:18 Meet Hunter: The Points and Miles Expert 00:48 Psychological Patterns in Points and Miles 01:44 Hunter's Journey into Points and Miles 03:49 Understanding Risk and Reward in Points and Miles 05:10 Strategies for Beginners and Advanced Players 07:37 Optimizing Your Points and Miles Game 09:57 Setting Realistic Expectations and Goals 12:37 The Psychology of Disappointment and Change 20:28 Maximizing Joy and Convincing a Partner 23:19 Empathy in Relationships and Loyalty Programs 30:23 Final Tips and Where to Find Hunter 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 You can find Hunter at: ➤ Website: https://thepointsanalyst.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professorofpoints/  ➤ Conference (FTU): https://frequenttraveleruniversity.com/  Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

    32 min
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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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  • Creator
    Julia Menez
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    408
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 198669
  • Show Website
    Geobreeze Travel

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