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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Pay In Full And Use Management Tools
- Only get cards if you can pay the balances in full monthly to avoid high interest negating rewards.
- Open one new card at a time and use tools like AwardWallet and CardPointers to manage balances and optimize spend.
Prioritize The Ocean Segment
- Book award flights by focusing on ocean-crossing premium segments and use separate positioning flights where needed.
- Search routes flexibly (cities and one-way segments) to find premium award availability.
Memorable First-Class Experiences
- Julia describes Emirates first class with onboard shower, pajamas, caviar and Dom Perignon.
- She also praises Cathay Pacific and Qatar first-class lounges as memorable luxury experiences.