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. 1H AGO

    How to Stack Credit Card Points, Shopping Portals & Travel Rewards in 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 Vietnam Intro 00:19 Stacking Basics 01:08 Effort Reward Framework 01:49 Flight Portal Stack 03:16 Hotel Portal Stack 04:35 Fast Track AA Status 06:05 Amex Credits Tracking 06:52 Rakuten Portal Strategy 08:51 Compare Portal Tools 11:00 Simply Miles Deals 12:10 Dining Stacks 13:53 Wrap Up 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.

    15 min

  2. 2D AGO

    How Executives Save Thousands on Luxury Travel with Jessica from Maven Recruiting Group | Ep 291

    (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 Last Minute Booking Trap 00:11 Podcast Clip Setup 02:44 Julia Origin Story 05:46 Know Executive Preferences 09:17 Best Cards For EAs 14:46 Redeeming Points Right 18:01 Travel Agents Or DIY 20:40 Myths And Practice 23:15 Changes And Flexibility 24:44 Status Hacks And Partners 31:10 Work With GeoBreeze 36:46 Favorite Airlines Picks 40:05 Wrap Up And Thanks 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 Jessica/Maven at:  ➤ Website: https://www.mavenrec.com/  ➤ REACH Podcast: https://www.mavenrec.com/reach  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavenrecruitinggroup/  ➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maven-recruiting-group  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.

    40 min

  3. MAY 14

    I Booked a $25,000 Philippines Trip for $949 Using Points & Miles

    (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 Trip Overview 00:17 Singapore Award Pricing 02:17 EVA Air Better Deal 02:54 Booking EVA Awards 04:28 Airport Hotels On Points 06:30 Grand Hyatt Manila Strategy 07:36 Hyatt Suite Upgrades 08:57 United Polaris Return Search 10:41 Seats Aero And EVA Backup 12:47 Parents Flights With American 15:31 Total Trip Cost Breakdown 19:27 Canceled South Africa Plans 21:31 Wrap Up 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.

    22 min

  4. MAY 12

    Bilt 2.0 Breakdown: Earn Points on Your Rent and Mortgage with Richard from Bilt | Ep 290

    (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 Card 1.0 Lessons 00:19 Episode Preview 01:36 What Is Bilt 02:34 Amazon Style Business 05:13 How Bilt Makes Money 08:16 Neighborhood Merchant Magic 10:49 Earning Outside Big Cities 12:11 Transfer Partners Reality 15:05 Card 2.0 And Bilt Cash 19:58 Rent And Mortgage Points 23:23 Rakuten And Referrals 26:47 Events And Pop Culture 31:35 Bilt Travel Portal 34:53 Concierge And Wrap Up 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 Richard/Bilt at: ➤ Bilt: https://www.bilt.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/  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

  5. MAY 7

    Massive Points Devaluation: Book Hyatt & Aeroplan Before It’s Too Late

    (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 Devaluation Alert Overview 00:25 Hyatt Category Changes 00:50 Certificate Strategy Tips 03:46 Book Before May 20 04:34 Aeroplan Award Price Hikes 05:20 Europe and Asia Examples 08:07 Redeem Before June 2026 09:05 Chase Edit Portal Devalues 11:15 Finding Value With EditMaxer 12:37 British Airways Status Chaos 14:12 Earning Oneworld Status Alternatives 16:49 Wrap Up and Next Video 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.

    17 min

  6. MAY 5

    The AI App That Tells You The Best Credit Cards To Use with Andrew from Pointer.ai | Ep 289

    (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 01:17 Meet Andrew Casper 01:45 Why Pointer AI 04:00 Trips With Points 04:37 Download And Setup 06:10 Add Cards Fast 08:34 Rewards Logic Valuation 11:17 Store Search Swipe 13:38 Stacking Credits Limits 21:00 Credit Perk Hub 22:10 Travel Booking Beta 26:36 Points Manual Privacy 28:25 Taxes Fees Accuracy 30:45 Pricing Support Wrap 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 Andrew/Pointer.ai at: https://www.pointer.ai/  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.

    33 min

  7. APR 30

    Award Search Tools Miss These Flights: Find Hidden Business Class Deals to Asia

    (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 Why Tools Miss Awards 00:30 Singapore Airlines Sweet Spots 02:08 Singapore Search Walkthrough 04:36 Blueprint Resource Break 05:01 Cathay Pacific Manual Search 09:41 Cathay for Cheaper London Fees 11:22 Transfer Partners Explained 12:11 EVA Air Hidden Availability 13:47 EVA Booking Demo and Math 17:55 Japan Airlines and ANA Tips 19:54 Finding ANA Deals Without Pain 22:04 Wrap Up Know Tool Limits 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.

    23 min

  8. APR 28

    Save Points & Cash by Rebooking Your Hotel Stay with Immanuel from Flight Hacks | Ep 288

    (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 Marriott Prices Swing 00:25 Episode Preview Challenges 01:36 Why Build Room Radar 03:34 Why Marriott Over Hyatt 05:09 Chasing Titanium Status 06:49 Mattress Runs Hacks 10:53 Is Status Worth It 13:11 Room Radar Demo 16:15 Repricing Points Bookings 16:44 Tracking Cash vs Points 17:57 Alerts Setup Thresholds 20:03 Privacy Automation Ideas 22:02 Accuracy Savings Stories 22:50 Rakuten Integration Wish 24:42 Expanding Beyond Marriott 26:32 Plans Limits Pricing 28:17 Best Users Certificates 31:03 Beers Domain Wrap Up 31:52 Where to Try Room Radar 32:29 Final Thanks 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 You can find Immanuel at: ➤ Room Radar: https://roomradr.com/ ➤ Flight Hacks website: https://flighthacks.com.au/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flighthacks/ ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/flighthacks/ Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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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
    435
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 198669
  • Show Website
    Geobreeze Travel

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