Geobreeze Travel Booked a $10,000 Europe Trip for 6 on Points with Sheila from The Points Accelerator | Ep 260
Oct 28, 2025
Sheila Rivera, a pharmacist and Points Accelerator student, shares her incredible story of booking a $10,000 family trip to Europe for six using transferable points. She reveals how she got started in the world of points and miles, and discusses strategies for involving family members in travel planning. Sheila breaks down her booking process for flights and hotels in Spain, Portugal, and France. She also offers practical tips for beginners, including card recommendations and advice on easing friends into points strategies. Plus, hear about her exciting future travel plans!
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From One Card To Full Points Arsenal
- Sheila started points about 10 years ago with one airline card and later expanded into Chase, Capital One, and Amex after joining the Points Accelerator.
- She used that learning to bring her extended family to Europe on points and level up her travel quality.
Family Of Six Europe Trip On Points
- Sheila took her family of six (including her aunt and cousin) to Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon using Hyatt and airline points.
- She credited Hyatt Globalist benefits for large savings and daily perks like complimentary breakfast.
Use Business Cards From Side Hustles
- Open business cards using eligible side-hustles to access larger signup opportunities and move points to travel redemptions.
- Use earned points from Capital One and Amex for airfare and Chase/Hyatt for hotels to stretch value.