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. 11H AGO

    Earn Credit Card Points by Buying Giftcards (2026) with Taylor from qcgc.io | Ep 280

    (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 Gift Card Risks 00:17 Meet Taylor and QCGC 01:03 From Spreadsheets to Portal 02:00 Inside the QCGC Team 03:59 Who Buys the Cards 05:26 Portal Deals Walkthrough 08:58 Start Small and Stay Safe 12:57 Reservations and Submitting 14:40 Rates and Denominations 18:02 Gift Card Status and Payouts 19:38 Best Offers to Watch 20:32 Shutdowns and Fraud Risks 22:55 Join the Community 23:54 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 Taylor at: ➤ Website (QCGC portal): https://qcgc.io/ ➤ Website (gift card store): https://arbitragecard.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.

    24 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Ranking the Best Business Class Airlines 2026 | How to Book Each One With Points

    (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 Best Business Class Flights for 2026 (What to Save Your Points For) 01:01 How to Book Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Deals (Seats.aero + Transfer Partners) 04:34 Turkish Airlines Business Class: Best Catering + Booking via TK, Aeroplan, or United 09:47 Japan Airlines Business Class: Finding Real Award Space (Finnair/AA vs JAL Direct) 13:53 Starlux Business Class: Alaska Mileage Plan Sweet Spots & Last-Minute Patterns 16:20 Next-Level Points Help: Free Course, Patreon, and High-Spend Consulting 17:08 Etihad Business Class: Book Direct vs American Airlines for 70k Sweet Spot 20:09 Wrap-Up: Part 1 Recap + Subscribe for Part 2 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.

    21 min

  3. FEB 24

    Aeroplan Sweet Spots (2026) with Rachel from rachelyuan2 | Ep 279

    (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 Points Are Harder to Use Now: Saver Space Squeeze 00:14 Meet Rachel: Canadian Points Pro + What We’ll Cover 01:55 Rachel’s Origin Story: From University to Prince of Travel 02:55 Aeroplan 2026 Sweet Spots: Stopovers to Asia + Africa Value 04:11 Best Aeroplan Partners & How to Stitch Awards Together 06:24 Finding Multiple Seats: Lufthansa Group, Swiss, EVA Patterns 07:17 Is Asiana Worth It? Managing Expectations on ‘Mediocre’ Partners 08:02 Real Talk: Flight Quality vs CPP (and a Discover Airlines Horror Story) 11:06 Where Aeroplan Shines (and Doesn’t): South America + Copa Workarounds 12:52 Australia & New Zealand Awards: Routing Tricks Through Asia 15:38 Alaska Mileage Plan ‘Atmos’ Sweet Spots: Short-Haul + Starlux in Asia 17:13 Canadians Getting US Credit Cards: ITIN, Building Credit & Accessing US Programs 17:49 Alaska Mileage Plan Sweet Spots: Buying Miles Bonuses & Sample Redemptions 18:44 Why Book via Alaska vs AA: Earning Paths, RBC Transfers & the 3x Foreign Spend Hack 20:19 2026 Award Travel Reality Check: Saver Space Shrinking, Flex Pricing & Cash Fares 24:21 Why Awards Are Harder Now: More Competition, Airline Monetization & Post-Pandemic Capacity 27:23 Change/Cancellation Fees & Schedule-Change Tricks: US Programs vs Aeroplan vs Qantas 29:07 Upgrading with Points: Why “Book Economy and Hope” Usually Fails (and When It’s OK) 32:05 Final 2026 Tips: Diversify Programs, Status/Credit-Card Gated Space & Where to Find Rachel 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 Rachel at: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelyuan2/  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.

    34 min

  4. FEB 19

    2026 What’s In My Wallet: Best Travel Credit Cards + Points Strategy

    (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 Semi-Annual Credit Card Audit: What’s in My Wallet & Binder 00:15 Travel Abroad Go-To: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Alaska Atmos Summit 01:40 My 4-Step “Going Out to Eat” Card Algorithm (Citi, Marriott, Amex, Chase) 03:45 The Rest of My Wallet: Lounge Cards, Hotel Keepers & Business Platinum Debate 05:19 Pickpocketed in Serbia: How I Got My Wallet Back 05:59 Into the Binder: Downgrades, Taxes Card & Keeping Credit Limits 07:10 Business Spend Strategy: Chase Ink, Paying Staff, and 2x Catchalls 09:03 Ads & Hotel Status: Amex Business Gold + Marriott Elite Night Math 10:35 Status Match Relics & Extra Cards I Don’t Use Anymore 11:35 New Card Deep Dive: Bilt 2.0 Palladium as a 3x Catchall 13:05 Rent Payment Plan + Why Bilt’s Math Creates Decision Fatigue 14:54 Wrap-Up: Keep Your Points Strategy Dynamic + Get Help If Needed 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.

    16 min

  5. FEB 17

    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

  6. FEB 12

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    412
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 198669
  • Show Website
    Geobreeze Travel

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