Geobreeze Travel

Julia Menez
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Geobreeze Travel Podcast

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. 5 DAYS AGO

    Easiest Methods to Find Flights to India

    (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. ➀ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) ➀ Free credit card consultations ➀ Seats.Aero 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 00:53 - Finding flights to India with seats.aero 05:03 - One of the lowest cost business class ways to fly to India 10:17 - Fly to India the most common way and what hurdles to expect 14:18 - Finding flights outside aggregation tools 21:07 - Fly to India with the most mathematically optimal solution 26:49 - Outro ===== You can find Julia at: ➀ Free course ➀ Website ➀ Instagram ➀ Credit card links ➀ Patreon

    27 min

  2. AUG 27

    The Status Match Merry-Go-Round in 2024 With Dave from milestalk.com | Ep 200

    (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. Today, I'm chatting with Dave from milestalk.com.  In this episode we discuss how to status match your way to free dinners, hotel nights, cruises and more, why the status match merry go round has gotten more difficult, if this is worth it for you and so much more! 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 ! ➀ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Here: Timestamps:  00:00 - Get to know Dave 07:20 - Compliance with links 07:51 - Dave's first status 09:47 - Bask Bank explained 10:42 - When did the merry go round start 12:07 - Forwards and backwards way to do the status match (old way) 14:36 - Where the phrase "status match merry go round" originates 16:49 - What is required for the merry go round 19:53 - Easiest onramp for the status match 21:37 - Founder's card approach 24:50 - Julia's poker face to get statuses and perks 27:40 - The BEST Opportunity - Atlantic City 30:04 - Julia's experience with Hard Rock 32:40 - In person for the status match 35:23 - Is it worth doing this? 38:30 - The current play summarized 42:03 - Who is this best for? 49:18 - Where to find Dave 51:00 - Outro == ➀ You can find Dave Here: You can find Julia at: ➀ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template):  ➀ Instagram ➀ Credit card links ➀ Patreon  ➀ Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls

    52 min

  3. AUG 22

    Maximizing The August 2024 Transfer Bonuses!

    (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. ➀ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) ➀ Free credit card consultations ➀ Seats.Aero 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 00:44 - AMEX to British Airways 05:20 - AMEX to Hawaiian Airlines 10:27 - Capital One to Qantas 15:15 - Qantas to Fiji or Australia 21:20 - Outro ===== You can find Julia at: ➀ Free course ➀ Website ➀ Instagram ➀ Credit card links ➀ Patreon

    22 min

  4. AUG 20

    Finding Award Space Has Never Been Easier with Kevin from @thepointsanalyst | Ep 199

    (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. Today, I'm chatting with Kevin from The Points Analyst.  In this episode we discuss the tool Kevin built to make finding award space easier, how the premium passport planner will help users find hard to find award space, upcoming features,  and so much more! One credit card sign up bonus can often times get you enough points for a business class ticket to Europe.  One card to consider for this is the Capital One Venture X. 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 ! Check out Capital One Venture X Card Here: ➀ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Here: Timestamps:  00:00 - Get to know Kevin 03:09 - Why Kevin built a tool 06:17 - Why this hasn't been built before 07:53 - Costs associated with running the search engine 10:16 - Could anybody build this? 12:13 - Seeing how the tool works 13:29 - Airlines available and saver rates 16:51 - Using this with particular routes 17:34 - What is saver space for different airlines? 18:34 - Avoiding phantom availability 19:55 - What airlines is the best for? 21:52 - Why are some programs harder to search with? 25:11 - What behavior airlines want to avoid 27:36 - The fees to gain access to this tool 30:04 - Is this only business class? 30:25 - What is the non saver option? 33:25 - Can you convert all currencies to USD? 36:23 - Where to find Kevin and the tool 37:36 - Outro == ➀ You can find Kevin Here: You can find Julia at: ➀ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template):  ➀ Instagram ➀ Credit card links ➀ Patreon  ➀ Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls

    39 min

  5. AUG 15

    Finding Every Flight Option to Italy

    (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. ➀ ⁠⁠Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)⁠⁠ ➀ ⁠⁠Free credit card consultations⁠⁠ ➀ ⁠⁠Seats.Aero⁠⁠ 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 01:05 - Figuring out the best route for your trip 04:47 - Last minute flights to Italy / Star Alliance 09:28 - One World to Italy 16:41 - Sky Team to Italy 23:47 - Italian carrier to Italy and best practices in general 28:26 - Outro ===== You can find Julia at: ➀ ⁠⁠Free course⁠⁠ ➀ ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ➀ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ➀ ⁠⁠Credit card links⁠⁠ ➀ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠

    29 min

  6. AUG 13

    How Comps Work (Especially in Las Vegas) with Michael from @travelzork | Ep 198

    (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. Today, I'm chatting with Michael.  Him and his team provide expert advisory and booking services for all aspects of luxury travel.  In this episode we discuss the math and science of how hotels decide to upgrade you, the art of finessing your way into different complimentary perks, myths and tactics that won’t actually get you upgraded,  and so much more! 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 ! ➀ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Here: Timestamps:  00:00 - Get to know Michael 06:01 - Ghost flights for points and status? 09:50 - From eccentric teen to adult in the world of comps 12:18 - Myths for comps 14:21 - How do Michael’s upgrade strategies normally work? 15:36 - Expected pricing for negotiating rooms 17:46 - Key to a good negotiation 21:47 - Hosts in the world of comps 24:30 - Comps without being a big gambler? 30:20 - Batching in vegas for comps 33:49 - What people don’t like about gambling 35:34 - How to meet other people with data needed to fulfill these strategies 45:45 - Points should be fun, not stress 48:22 - Outro == ➀ You can find Michael Here You can find Julia at: ➀ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template):  ➀ Instagram ➀ Credit card links ➀ Patreon  ➀ Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls

    49 min

  7. AUG 8

    Finding Every Flight Option to Tokyo - Part 2

    (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. ➀ ⁠Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)⁠ ➀ ⁠Free credit card consultations⁠ ➀ ⁠Seats.Aero⁠ 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: 01:00 - Intro 01:08 - Flying Delta to Japan 05:06 -  Flying United to Japan 09:57 - Flying Japan Airlines to Japan 18:37 - Flying ANA to Japan 25:21 - Outro ===== You can find Julia at: ➀ ⁠Free course⁠ ➀ ⁠Website⁠ ➀ ⁠Instagram⁠ ➀ ⁠Credit card links⁠ ➀ ⁠Patreon⁠

    26 min

  8. AUG 6

    Choice Hotels are Underrated with Carissa from @justplanepoints | Ep 197

    (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. Today, I'm chatting with Carissa, a veteran who travels the world while talking about points and miles. In this episode we discuss why the Choice hotel program is underrated, the best ways to transfer points for stays at Choice hotels, how living at an all-inclusive hotel could be more affordable than your rent, and so much more! If you’re in the market to earn more point to travel like Carissa, consider the Chase Freedom Flex Card. 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 ! ➀ Check out the Chase Freedom Flex Card ⁠Here⁠:  ➀ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator ⁠Here:⁠ Timestamps:  00:00 - Get to know Carissa 04:15 - When Carissa got into Choice hotels 08:30 - Ideal scenarios for Choice hotels 09:52 - Best use of Citi points 14:40 - Amazing styles of Choice hotels 19:20 - Choice privileges and Citi points 22:11 - Cheaper to live overseas in hotels than in America 25:35 - Avoiding status FOMO 28:12 - Rio problems 29:15 - Does Choice have partners 34:09 - Beginners should avoid this 35:30 - Easy vs hard bookings 36:17 - Useful tools 37:24 - Fantom availability 38:11 - Don’t make this mistake 40:38 - Roame.travel 42:00 - Outro == ➀ You can find Carissa Here: You can find Julia at: ➀ ⁠Free points 101 course⁠ (includes hotel upgrade email template):  ➀ ⁠Instagram⁠ ➀ Credit card ⁠links⁠ ➀ ⁠Patreon⁠  ➀ Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free ⁠coaching calls⁠

    42 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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    256
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 198669
  • Show Website
    Geobreeze Travel

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