Geobreeze Travel

Julia Menez

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. 3D AGO

    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
  2. 4D AGO

    Earning 5 Million Points in One Day Flipping Gift Cards with GK from The Whales Club | Ep 274

    (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 Gift Card Buying Tips 00:18 Meet GK: The Gift Card Expert 00:33 How GK Earned 5 Million Alaska Miles 01:30 Getting Started with Gift Card Reselling 04:29 Credit Cards for Maximizing Points 08:19 Scaling Up Your Gift Card Reselling 10:02 The Kroger Advantage 12:57 Logistics of Gift Card Reselling 15:55 Bulk Selling Gift Cards to Banks 16:19 The Challenges of Reselling Gift Cards 17:16 Streamlining Gift Card Entry 18:10 Mitigating Risks in Gift Card Transactions 20:17 Time Commitment and Earnings Potential 23:17 Scaling Up and Managing Risks 28:24 Getting Started with Gift Card Reselling 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 GK at: ➤ Website: ⁠The Whales Club⁠ 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. JAN 15

    Maximize Your 2026 Credit Card Benefits (Hurry 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 Introduction and New Year Reset 00:17 Tracking Your Credit Card Benefits 00:45 Using 'UseYourCredits.com' for Organization 02:44 Batching Travel Credits 07:28 Maximizing Dining Credits 11:36 Utilizing Other Credits 15:01 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.

    15 min
  8. JAN 13

    Maximize Credit Card Points for Real Estate with Ross from itineraryboss | Ep 271

    (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 Personal Anecdote 00:16 Guest Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:16 Ross's Background and Journey into Points and Miles 03:29 Real Estate and Points Strategy 04:48 Maximizing Points on Home Expenses 06:52 Business Cards for Real Estate Investments 09:17 Balancing Financial Independence and Real Estate 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 Ross at: ➤ Website: https://itineraryboss.com ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itineraryboss ➤ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mmMJ6z3JdEOUJKUjLh8bD  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
4.7
out of 5
397 Ratings

About

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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