
Geobreeze Travel
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.
Latest episodes

May 29, 2025 • 23min
Maximize The AMEX to Alaska Airlines Loophole Before It's Gone! (Ends June 30)
A time-sensitive loophole for transferring American Express points to Alaska Airlines is discussed, highlighting a June 30th deadline. The podcast features a detailed, step-by-step guide for effortless transfer and tips to secure bookings. Listeners learn smart strategies for maximizing points, including efficient flight searches and using tools to score amazing deals. Real-life examples of booking flights to Europe and other destinations are shared, aimed at inspiring adventurous travelers.

May 27, 2025 • 29min
Booking a $25,000 Trip to Asia on Points with RJ Lorenzana from @rnbtravelpoints | Ep 239
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.

May 22, 2025 • 27min
How Much My Luxury Trip to Australia and Japan ACTUALLY Cost (Points and Money)
(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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form 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 athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Luxury Trip Overview00:23 Booking Business Class Flights to Australia04:25 Finding the Best Hotel Deals in Australia08:34 Adjusting Travel Plans: From Singapore to Japan09:40 Booking Flights from Japan to the US12:46 Booking Flights from Australia to Japan15:51 Finding Accommodation in Japan17:12 Total Trip Cost Breakdown26:11 Final Thoughts and TipsYou can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/ ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

May 20, 2025 • 45min
Can AI Save You Money on Hotels? Find Out! with Skyler from gondola.ai | Ep 238
(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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form 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 athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Gondola01:28 Meet Skyler Erickson: The Journey to gondola.ai02:40 How Gondola Works: An Overview04:03 The Three Pillars of Gondola05:20 AI vs. Automation: What Sets Gondola Apart07:30 Gondola Demo: Exploring the Dashboard18:41 Tracking and Managing Your Travel History20:44 Finding the Best Deals with Gondola22:33 Introduction to Gondola's Member Rates22:51 Loyalty Searches and Personalized Recommendations24:20 Filtering and Booking Options25:29 Points vs. Cash: Making the Best Choice27:55 Maximizing Points and Promotions29:19 Future AI Features and Enhancements31:30 Exploring Hotel Options with AI36:37 User Preferences and Customization43:39 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsYou can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/ ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelYou can find Gondola at: ➤ Website: https://www.gondola.ai/ Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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May 15, 2025 • 17min
Best Points & Miles Deals You Can’t Miss (May 2025)
Dive into the world of travel rewards as the hosts discuss JetBlue's exciting points sale and share tips for booking dream flights on a budget. Discover valuable transfer bonuses that make family trips to Asia and Europe more affordable, including a 25% transfer boost from Chase to Flying Blue. Learn how to optimize your points for destinations like Tokyo and explore comparisons between JetBlue and international options. It's all about making the most of your travel rewards!

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May 13, 2025 • 31min
When Mileage Runs Make Sense with Andrew Kunesh from @akunesh | Ep 237
(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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form 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 athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Meet Andrew01:25 Understanding Mileage Runs03:02 Finding Cheap Flights for Mileage Runs03:47 Best Airlines for Mileage Runs05:01 Delta Mileage Run Strategies13:33 Air France-KLM Flying Blue Strategies19:09 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Strategies21:10 Review and Final Thoughts29:35 Shoutouts and ConclusionYou can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/ ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelYou can find Andrew at:➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akunesh/Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

May 8, 2025 • 16min
The Business Class Blue Print (Never Been Easier)
(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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form 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 athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 00:53 Step 1: Auditing Your Points01:59 Step 2: Planning Your Travel Dates03:29 Step 3: Finding Flights Over the Ocean05:41 Step 4: Booking Return Flights09:41 Step 5: Connecting Flights Within Regions11:10 Step 6: Positioning Flights in the US13:30 Conclusion and Final TipsYou can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/ ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

May 6, 2025 • 37min
The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Travel with Matt Kepnes from @nomadicmatt | Ep 236
(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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form 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 athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Meet Nomadic Matt01:27 Traveling on a Budget: Tips and Tricks03:23 Earning Money While Traveling12:25 Safety Tips for Budget Travelers16:50 Debunking Travel Myths20:39 Traveling in Expensive Cities31:34 Sustainable and Ethical Travel35:47 Conclusion and Where to Find MoreYou can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/ ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelYou can find Matt at:➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadicmatt/➤ Website: https://www.nomadicmatt.com/Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

May 1, 2025 • 20min
Maximize these All-Time-High Sign Up 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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form 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 athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Maximizing Credit Card Points00:24 Chase Sapphire Preferred: Unlocking 100,000 Points04:34 Capital One Venture: Making the Most of 100,000 Points10:37 American Express Business Platinum: High Rewards for High Spenders15:53 Capital One Venture X: Earning 350,000 Bonus Miles19:42 Conclusion and Next StepsYou can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/ ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Apr 29, 2025 • 43min
How to Optimize Your Points Metrics with DeAndre Coke from @boldlygo.world | Ep 235
In this engaging discussion, Julia Menez, a points strategy coach and travel podcast host, shares her wealth of knowledge on optimizing travel rewards. She breaks down strategies for maximizing points, achieving luxurious travel experiences at a fraction of the cost. From navigating travel statuses to uncovering hidden gems like the exquisite Pier Lounge in Hong Kong, Julia emphasizes financial responsibility. She also brings a lighthearted touch with funny travel anecdotes and the exciting planning of her upcoming honeymoon in Fiji and New Zealand.