Geobreeze Travel Booking a $25,000 Trip to Asia on Points with RJ Lorenzana from @rnbtravelpoints | Ep 239
May 27, 2025
RJ Lorenzana, a Filipino American points and miles enthusiast from the Bay Area, shares his expertise on booking luxury travel with rewards. He discusses planning a $25,000 trip to Asia centered around iconic weddings and the importance of airline selection. RJ provides insights on maximizing travel rewards, including strategic credit card use and hotel loyalty programs. He highlights experiences with top airlines like Singapore Airlines, emphasizing comfort and benefits gained from effective points accumulation and savvy booking strategies.
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RJ's Points Evolution Story
- RJ started with cashback cards and evolved to strategically transferring points to airline and hotel partners for high-value redemptions.
- His Asia trip was made possible by learning to maximize point value beyond fixed 1 cent per point cash redemptions.
Trip Anchored by Friends' Weddings
- RJ’s Asia trip was anchored by attending two friends' weddings in the Philippines.
- He chose flights by targeting flagship airlines in each country for a premium experience, like Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong.
Building Trip Excitement Gradually
- RJ began the trip in economy on China Airlines, deliberately building excitement to end with business class.
- The Singapore Airlines business class flight included highlights like lobster thermidor and live flat beds, fulfilling a vision board goal.