This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil Turning Points Into Perks with Julia Menez | 338
Aug 25, 2025
Join Julia Menez, a savvy points and miles strategist and host of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast, as she unveils the secrets to luxurious travel on a budget. Julia shares actionable tips for leveraging credit card rewards and avoiding common pitfalls in travel planning. Discover how to align your spending with your travel goals, optimize points for flights and hotels, and even snag those coveted upgrades. It's time to make your money work harder for unforgettable experiences, proving that five-star travel is within everyone's reach!
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Work Backwards From Your Trip
- Decide your travel goal first and work backwards from the destination to the points you need.
- Choose credit cards that earn the specific points transferable to airlines or hotels that serve that route.
Start Small And Pace Card Sign-Ups
- Use one or two starter cards and capture their sign-up bonuses before opening more cards.
- Pace new card applications every few months to meet bonus spend without overextending.
Measure Cards By ROI Not Fee
- Evaluate cards by return on investment rather than just annual fee cost.
- Keep cards whose benefits (credits, nights, lounge access) outweigh their annual fee.