
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

Mar 5, 2024 • 25min
Flying Lufthansa Business Class with Pierlugi | Ep 175
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Pierlugi, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we discuss Pierluigi’s passion for aviation, his experience flying Lufthansa first class, visiting Bora Bora on points, how everyday people can find success with points and miles, and so much more!
For those looking to open a card that could pay for their next business class flight, consider the Capital One Venture X Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital One Venture X Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
➤Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:34 - Get to know Pierluigi
03:43 - Pierluigi's standby experience
05:40 - Pierluigi's favorite plane model
06:15 - Which airlines maximize their plane?
07:24 - Flying Lufthansa First Class
09:36 - How long you can stay in the first class lounge
10:11 - What is Lufthansa first class like?
13:27 - Pierluigi's flight home from Italy
14:09 - How Pierluigi is earning points
14:45 - Getting a business card as a W-2 employee
15:38 - Pierluigi's next trip in first class
16:07 - Booking a luxurious trip to Bora Bora
17:12 - The trade offs of points and miles
18:15 - The craziest economy redemption
19:33 - Finding Turkish availability
21:30 - Pierluigi's #1 points and miles tip
23:27 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.

Feb 29, 2024 • 29min
Tutorials: When Buying Points and Chasing Status Makes Sense
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➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
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➤ Free credit card consultations
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➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Should you buy Air France points?
04:26 - Should you buy IHG points?
06:40 - Calculate ROI for annual fee cards
18:22 - the ROI of chasing status
25:57 - How I calculate ROI for Geobreezetravel
28:40 - Outro
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You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec...
➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/)
➤ Instagram:
/ geobreezetravel
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon:
/ geobreezetravel
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.

Feb 27, 2024 • 48min
The Future of Airline Perks and Status with Tiffany from Point.me | Ep 174
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Tiffany, a Co-Founder of the award search tool Point.me.
In this episode we discuss the best airlines for finding award space, some of the craziest fraud in all of points and miles, how having status may change the future of points and miles, and so much more!
If you’re looking for a great default card with amazing transfer partners, consider the Capital One Venture Card. It's a staple for seasoned and new travelers alike.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Capital One Venture Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:57 - About Tiffany and how she got into points and miles
05:14 - Transitioning into building point.me
08:16 - Partnering with Adam, the story behind point.me
10:49 - Translating contracts into code
12:40 - Price changes in 2024 Tiffany did not see coming
15:02 - Don't get caught up on when you started points and miles
16:58 - Tiffany's response to the hater
19:48 - You can't please everyone in points and miles
22:14 - What do airlines think about points deals?
25:31 - Is what you're doing too good to be true?
28:16 - Should you take advantage of crazy airline glitches?
31:09 - Have the public opinions impacted point.me?
33:33 - The realities of points and miles redemptions
36:24 - What the future of award space might look like
42:07 - Tiffany's #1 tip to level up your points game
45:48 - Tiffany's shoutout
46:59 - Outro
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➤ You can access Point.me HERE
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.

Feb 22, 2024 • 24min
Tutorials: What I Spent On A Luxury Trip to Italy
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➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec...
➤ Free credit card consultations
https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu...
➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Booking flights to Italy
04:23 - IHG hotels in Italy
07:40 - AC and Westin in Italy
12:57 - Positioning flight hotels
17:08 - Cost breakdown for the entire trip
23:46 - Outro
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You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec...
➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/)
➤ Instagram:
/ geobreezetravel
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon:
/ geobreezetravel
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.

Feb 20, 2024 • 36min
Flying Your Family of 4 on Points with Allison | Ep 173
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Allison, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we dive into how Allison has saved her family of four, $15,000+ in travel to places like Morocco, Costa Rica and The Grand Canyon! We also discuss how she earned hundreds of thousands of points with business cards as a stay at home mom, top tips for taking your kids on adventures across the globe and so much more!
For those looking to maximize their points earning, even without having an LLC with business cards, consider the Chase Ink Business Cash for your next card!
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Ink Business Cash Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:55 - Get to know Allison
03:42 - Allison's first intentional card
04:02 - Snowballing into points and miles
05:17 - First redemption
06:36 - Don't knock a domestic flight
07:25 - Leveling up in points and miles
10:15 - Getting business cards as a stay-at-home mom
12:46 - What is a good redemption and what makes it worth it?
13:14 - Where Allison and her family went that saved $15k
14:30 - Getting a refund on miles for a better redemption
15:34 - Booking a hotel for her family of 4
18:20 - Must do family attractions for Boston
20:42 - Don't overlook domestic travel
21:43 - Going to Arizona
22:55 - Accommodations with kids
24:00 - Recommendations for parents with kids
24:50 - The most fashionable baby ever
26:58 - Allison's next family trip
28:48 - Driving in foreign countries
30:05 - The best cards and ways to book a rental car
31:03 - Getting a cultural experience for your family on a trip/building memories
33:20 - Allison's #1 tip for people getting started in points and miles
35:23 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.

Feb 15, 2024 • 24min
Tutorials: Maximize Your Positioning Flight in LA
Learn how to maximize your positioning flight in LA and find affordable flights and accommodations. Discover tips for saving money on food expenses during layovers. Get insights on using hotel credit card free night certificates and maximizing points. Find out how to earn cash back and save on food through the Seated app. Explore ways to cover the cost of positioning flights and minimize additional expenses. Utilize different airline points to book domestic flights on international carriers.

Feb 13, 2024 • 44min
Travel Hacking on a Fixed Schedule with Jason from jasonsteele.com | Ep 172
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Jason, one of the leading experts in credit cards and award travel.
In this episode we dive into different strategies you can use when you have specific travel dates, taking advantage of travel waivers, unique ways to get upgraded to business and first class and so much more!
For those looking to grow their United points bank and utilize the tips from this video, consider the United Explorer Card.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the United Explorer Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - intro
03:01 - Get to know Jason
05:20 - Strategies to save money on work trips
08:35 - Getting status with work trips
09:09 - Expense reporting with travel
11:12 - Favorite airlines for non-flexible travel
12:29 - Airline with favorability for going abroad
15:00 - Speculative booking for flight deals
18:51 - Using weather waivers to your advantage
23:38 - Maximizing hotel flexibility
27:11 - Airlines that make upgrading the easiest
29:48 - Airlines with the most friendly upgrade policies
30:56 - Getting stuck with Emirates points?
33:43 - Best airlines/strategies for specific dates with a large family
36:53 - Car rental tricks
38:56 - Booking hotels with kids
40:53 - Jason's #1 tip for traveling with a family
41:52 - Shout outs
42:53 - Outro
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➤ You can find Jasons’s site HERE
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.

Feb 8, 2024 • 24min
Tutorials: Finding Deals to Africa in Business Class
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➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter
https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-...
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec...
➤ Free credit card consultations
https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu...
➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Finding business class to Africa through Air France
03:23 - Using One World to find business class flights to Africa
11:09 - Using Star Alliance to find business class flights to Africa
16:35 - Using Turkish Airlines to find business class flights to Africa
24:06 - Outro
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You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec...
➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/)
➤ Instagram:
/ geobreezetravel
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon:
/ geobreezetravel
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.

Feb 6, 2024 • 31min
Flying in Lay Flat Seats to Sydney, Australia with Brendon | Ep 171
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Brendon, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we dive into how many points were spent to fly Brendon and his husband to Sydney in lay flat seats, the best spots to visit and stay during a layover in Los Angeles, earning points without opening a ton of cards and so much more!
For those diving deeper into the world of points and miles, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. It's a staple for seasoned and new travelers alike.
If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
➤ Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Points Accelerator students receive a token of appreciation in exchange for recording podcast episodes or providing video testimonials.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:50 - How Brendon got into points and miles/his background
03:54 - How many points did Brendon earn before The Points Accelerator?
04:54 - Brendon's experience with redemptions
05:51 - Brendon spent a decade getting American points?
06:58 - Brendon banking up points
07:55 - Brendon's American points balance
09:00 - Going to Australia
12:04 - Common routes to take
12:15 - Must see when having a layover in LA
13:59 - Booking the flights for Australia
17:18 - Reviewing the redemption
19:22 - What Brendon is doing to earn points through his lifestyle
21:33 - The formula for having enough points
24:00 - Booking hotels with points
24:10 - Taking advantage of NYC for earning points
24:55 - Brendon's next trip
25:45 - Looking at hotels in Australia
26:39 - Brendon's tips for points and miles
29:42 - Outro
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➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course (includes hotel upgrade email template) | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive access to free coaching calls!
➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial HERE!
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.

Feb 1, 2024 • 31min
Tutorials: Pros and Cons of Award Search Tools
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➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter
https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-...
➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)
https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec...
➤ Free credit card consultations
https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consu...
➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Looking for availability with PointsYeah
05:50 - Searching for award availability with point.me
13:55 - Looking for availability with Roame.travel
18:20 - Some amazing newsletters for finding deals
24:52 - Searching for award availability with seats.aero
31:17 - Outro
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Links Mentioned in This Video:
geobreezetravel.com/pointme
geobreezetravel.com/roame
geobreezetravel.com/ashleygetsaround
geobreezetravel.com/sttp
thepointsanalyst.com
geobreezetravel.com/thrifty
geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero
You can find Julia at:
➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freec...
➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.geobreezetravel.com/)
➤ Instagram:
/ geobreezetravel
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon:
/ geobreezetravel
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.