Geobreeze Travel

Julia Menez
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May 23, 2024 • 19min

Getting the Most Out of Virgin Atlantic

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching/ ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption ➤ Free credit card consultations https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTa65r0Or2YY_tG6Jh_H13MAXIyVrOhBBHo6n7bcYgvTYWg/viewform ➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - When to transfer to Virgin Atlantic 03:04 - Finding DeltaOne with Virgin Atlantic 06:28 - Finding availability and avoiding phantom availability 09:41 - Things to keep in mind when booking with Virgin 12:45 - The cheapest way to get to Asia in business class 18:51 - Outro ===== You 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/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.
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May 21, 2024 • 41min

The World’s Best First Class Seat with Jordan from @counting.countries | Ep 186

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Jordan, an aviation geek with a passion for flying in luxury. In this episode we discuss tips for booking aspirational first class flights, Jordan’s favorite first class products, why it might be a good idea to buy points, and so much more! If you want to book some of the flights Jordan talks about in this episode, 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 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:26 - Get to know Jordan 07:44 - How much should you save for a year of travel 08:42 - From sleeping on couches to Emirates First Class 10:17 - Methods for purchasing points 13:04 - How did Jordan book Singapore Suites? 15:09 - Routes for better availability 16:34 - Jordan's top First Class experience (Residence) 26:23 - Jordan's experience on Qatar First Class 29:27 - Air France La Premiere 32:42 - Jordan's least favorite first class experience 34:49 - What's on Jordan's flight bucket list? 36:35 - Jordan's top tip 38:18 - Shoutouts 39:58 - Outro == ➤ You can find Jordan 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.
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May 16, 2024 • 16min

Do This Before Transferring Points to Hotels

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching/ ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption ➤ Free credit card consultations https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTa65r0Or2YY_tG6Jh_H13MAXIyVrOhBBHo6n7bcYgvTYWg/viewform ➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Sending Points to Hyatt 02:33 - IHG Redemptions 04:58 - Bookings with Marriott 08:14 - Julia's approach to points vs money 15:22 - Outro ===== You 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/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.
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May 14, 2024 • 41min

The Reality of Traveling with a Disability with Sally from @dr.sallyriggs | Ep 185

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Sally, a British Psychologist with the travel bug, teaching others how to make travel more accessible for everyone. In this episode we discuss why a disability should not keep you from traveling, what types of assistance passengers with disabilities can expect from airlines or hotels, how to make sure they get those accommodations, strategies to earn points with medical expenses, and so much more! If you have large medical expenses, consider the Capital One Venture Rewards 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 Rewards Card HERE ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:44 - Get to know Sally 07:00 - Common challenges when traveling with a disability (what programs are best?) 13:17 - What to do if you can't afford higher end hotels and business class flights 15:26 - Sally's experience with airports and having a disability 19:08 - Best and Worst Airlines when accommodating for disabilities 20:52 - How are other countries with paying attention to disability? 25:05 - What is needed in preparation when traveling with a disability 27:37 - Tip for people with a less visual disability 33:00 - Traveling with other people that have a disability 35:32 - Handling severe situations when traveling with a disability 37:54 - Other great resources and accounts for the disable community 40:06 - Outro == ➤ You can find Sally 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.
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May 9, 2024 • 21min

Fast Track Status and Perks With These 2024 Promos

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching/ ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption ➤ Free credit card consultations https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTa65r0Or2YY_tG6Jh_H13MAXIyVrOhBBHo6n7bcYgvTYWg/viewform ➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - United promo 02:14 - AA Lounge hack 04:56 - Get free coffee from Capital One Cafe 07:53 - Spend $95 and get hundreds of dollars in credits 15:37 - Fast track Hyatt status 20:34 - Outro ===== You 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/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.
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May 7, 2024 • 45min

The Easiest Path to American Airlines Status with Ben from @bensbigdeal | Ep 184

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Ben, a well known points and miles educator who has spoken at many events. In this episode we discuss why American Airlines may be right for you, tips for getting American Airlines status, some of the best first class lounges in the world, and so much more! If you are looking for a card that is great for hotel portals, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred 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 Sapphire Preferred Card HERE ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:53 - Get to know Ben 06:27 - When is AA status worth it? 09:10 - Should you consider an AA card? 11:30 - Should you aim for higher statuses? 13:53 - Ben's favorite perk and current status 19:55 - How does someone get to Executive Platinum? 24:18 - Good methods to earn loyalty points 26:00 - What does buying status cost? 27:50 - How to get 15x AA points and other great methods 34:15 - Restaurant and travel program partnerships 36:05 - Online travel agencies 40:15 - Can you book flights for other people? 41:45 - Ben's final tips 43:45 - Outro == ➤ You can find Ben 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.
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May 2, 2024 • 27min

How to Get Designer Products When You Fly

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching/ ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption ➤ Free credit card consultations https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTa65r0Or2YY_tG6Jh_H13MAXIyVrOhBBHo6n7bcYgvTYWg/viewform ➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Using JetBlue for flights 03:46 - Qatar Qsuites 11:27 - Singapore Suites 15:26 - Booking EVA Air Business Class for Armani amenity kit and pajamas 20:02 - Emirates - my favorite amenity kits 26:38 - Outro ===== You 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/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.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 32min

From Corporate Life to World Traveler with Matt from @Matt_Kartal | Ep 183

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Matt, a member of the Geobreezetravel team who left his corporate life behind to see the world fueled by points and miles. In this episode we discuss Matt’s experience on Singapore Airlines flying one of the longest routes in the world, paying 0 miles for a business class flight by using strategic routing rules, digital nomad life, long-term traveling, and so much more! If you are looking for a card that earns points to be used on Aeroplan to book similar Singapore flights, consider the Capital One Venture 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 Card HERE ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:25 - Get to know Matt 04:21 - Matt started using transfer partners 05:10 - Matt flying to Argentina in Business Class 05:52 - Flying to Asia in Business Class 08:24 - Using the United Excursionist Perk to go to Singapore 11:10 - Pivoting from career to travel 12:36 - How is Matt earning points with low expenses 13:23 - Why does Matt have a car and no home? 14:56 - Flying Air France to Asia 20:06 - Staying in Thailand more than 30 days 22:00 - Economy vs Business Class comfortability 22:50 - Matt's points bank status 23:27 - Matt's advice for earn and burn 25:45 - How sustainable is Matt's digital nomad life 28:10 - Julia's intentions on corporate vs Geobreeze 29:07 - Matt's top tip 30:55 - Outro == ➤ You can find Matt 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.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 21min

The Best Airlines for Booking Mulitcity Routes

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching/ ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption ➤ Free credit card consultations https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTa65r0Or2YY_tG6Jh_H13MAXIyVrOhBBHo6n7bcYgvTYWg/viewform ➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Stopovers with Singapore Airlines 03:11 - Stopovers with Alaska Airlines 06:01 - Booking multicity trips with Air Canada 11:39 - United Excursionist Perk 20:08 - Outro ===== You 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/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.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 46min

The Best and Worst Award Search Tools with Allison from @luckytictac | Ep 182

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Allison, the founder of Award Travel Vacations and a lead points advisor at Freedom Travel Systems. In this episode we discuss the best and worst tools for award searches, the best approach a complete beginner should take, tools for selecting the best seat on a plane, tips when working with a more complex booking, and so much more! If you are looking for a card that is often the most popular card within points and miles to jump start earning points towards your next flight, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred 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 Sapphire Preferred Card HERE ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:52 - Get to know Allison 03:27 - How to find a flight with points for beginners 05:40 - Allison's favorite award search tools 08:09 - Seats.aero explained 10:41 - How to handle complications and positioning flights 14:01 - How to get your deal with checking bags on different airlines 15:33 - Positioning flights same day or day after? 19:05 - How to handle booking hotels with moving pieces 21:48 - Monitoring hotel deal tips 23:39 - Allison's least favorite tools 27:10 - Using wikipedia to your advantage 28:07 - Utilizing flight connections 29:24 - Lay flats are not created equal 36:39 - Best Chrome extensions for travel 37:00 - Exceptions to the points tool rules 43:41 - Allison's top tip 45:00 - Outro == ➤ You can find Allison 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.

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