

Geobreeze Travel
Julia Menez
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.
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.
Episodes
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Apr 18, 2024 • 25min
How Much I Paid For A Luxury Vacation to Asia
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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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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Flying business class from LA to Hong Kong through Taipei
04:39 - Booking an LA Hotel
07:03 - Flight from Hong Kong to Vietnam
11:08 - Asia hotels
18:17 - How much did this trip cost in points and money?
24:10 - Outro
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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.

Apr 16, 2024 • 36min
Fast Track Earning Points and Status on Alaska Airlines with Betsey from @heralaskatravels | Ep 181
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Betsey, a points enthusiast based in Alaska.
In this episode we discuss how Betsey has been able to take her daughter on dozens of flights, why she puts so much focus on the Alaska program and why it could be right for you, how grocery shopping at Safeway could earn you Alaska miles, and so much more!
If you are looking for a card that has points transferable to Alaska’s program, consider the Bilt 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 Bilt Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:24 - Get to know Betsey
04:28 - Why Betsey was an unaccompanied minor at age 5
05:22 - Where Betsey is flying with Alaska
06:44 - Betsey's status with Alaska
07:08 - How she earns status
10:06 - What MVP level gets you and tricks to get it
11:41 - Best strategy to get status
13:32 - Opportunity costs with credit card spend
14:21 - Getting good redemptions with Alaska
15:05 - Using Safeway to earn fast with Alaska
20:45 - How much you need to spend with Safeway for 60k points
23:06 - Is Safeway bothered by this hack?
24:30 - Using different categories from Safeway redemptions
26:49 - How many Alaska miles Betsey has gotten from Safeway
28:50 - How to identify what to buy with Safeway
31:47 - Betsey's tips for Alaska travelers
33:49 - Shoutouts
34:59 - Outro
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➤ You can find Betsey 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.

Apr 11, 2024 • 22min
Exact Process to Save Clients $30k+ on Luxury Flights
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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
00:25 - Finding trips for clients using Virgin Atlantic
06:05 - Finding great value in American Airlines
11:02 - Booking flights with Qantas
14:00 - Using Air Canada Aeroplan
16:57 - Finding deals with Air France
22:00 - 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.

Apr 9, 2024 • 30min
The Reality of Owning 4 Disney Timeshares with Lisa | Ep 180
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Lisa, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we discuss how Lisa was able to upgrade her premium economy flight to business class, her upcoming family trip to Asia in business class, her tactics to filling her points bank, and so much more!
For those looking for a card to experience business class flying on United Polaris, 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
➤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 Lisa
04:09 - What Lisa and her husband do for work
05:25 - Life after work travel / big points mistakes
07:47 - Owning Timeshares
09:34 - How did Lisa's husband feel about points and miles
10:15 - Some of Lisa's first points trips
12:47 - How much Lisa saved by using points
13:45 - Making decisions when booking a flight on points
16:30 - Lisa going to Lisbon / great deal
17:31 - Book economy and upgrade later with points
20:27 - Best and worst flights
21:20 - Finding exclusive award space to Hawaii
22:54 - Strategies to earn points without opening more cards
24:37 - Upcoming trips for Lisa
27:03 - Lisa's top points tip
29:01 - 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.

Apr 4, 2024 • 22min
Tutorials: How to Maximize Alaska Airlines
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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
00:21 - Short haul flights
04:55 - Flying to Europe with Alaska
10:29 - Bilt transferring to Alaska
11:53 - Flying to South America, Latin America, Central America and Caribbean with Alaska
15:47 - Sweet spots to Asia and partners
22:04 - Partners
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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.

Apr 2, 2024 • 42min
The PR Expert that Travels in Luxury Using Points with Lexi from akinfinite.com | Ep 179
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Lexi, a digital nomad and public relations extraordinaire!
In this episode we discuss how Lexi is able to leverage her business expenses for insane luxury travel, her experience flying with Air India, tips and tricks to get featured in big name media, and so much more!
If you are a business owner like Lexi, consider the Chase Ink Business Preferred.
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 Preferred Card HERE
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:41 - Get to know Lexi
05:13 - How Lexi got into entrepreneurship at 19
08:18 - Why a PR agency?
09:53 - How does Lexi earn points through her business?
11:07 - Lexi's trips she has taken
11:44 - LAX-Bali
13:38 - Lexi's go to hotel brand
15:17 - Going to NYC
15:30 - Tokyo business class lounge
16:38 - Singapore airport/lounge
17:57 - Flying Air India
20:37 - Not all business class flights are created equal
23:47 - Lexi's top 3 anticipated things for her upcoming trip
27:00 - How to travel while managing a business
31:53 - How Lexi gets people featured in media publications
38:09 - Lexi's #1 tip for points and miles
40:32 - Outro
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➤ You can find Lexi 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.

Mar 28, 2024 • 29min
Tutorials: The Best (and Worst) Methods to Earn Points
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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
00:39 - The slow way to earn points
01:24 - The easiest way to earn points
03:08 - Upcoming live training
04:06 - Earning points fast, but low amounts
10:04 - High effort, high reward points earning strategies
17:51 - Low effort, high reward points methods
29:15 - 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.

Mar 26, 2024 • 29min
Saving $30,000+ On Luxury Family Trips with Gauri | Ep 178
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Gauri, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we discuss how Gauri was able to fly her family of 5 in Air France business class, strategies you can use to help your family travel in luxury, how Gauri keeps her points bank healthy and so much more!
For those looking for a card with points transferrable to Air France, consider the Capital One Venture X.
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 - Get to know Gauri
03:48 - How Gauri got into points
07:07 - Some of the worst credit advice?
07:45 - How many points Gauri earned before jumping in
08:40 - What to do when finding business class for 5 is tough to find
09:40 - How Gauri booked all 5 members of her family on business class
11:15 - How much it cost Gauri to fly her family of 5
12:04 - How Gauri earns her points
14:04 - The reality of booking business class flights/cancelations
16:54 - Did flying to France deplete Gauri's points bank?
17:17 - Gauri's experience with QSuites
18:30 - Where did Guari stay on her trips
19:38 - How much money Gauri saved with points
21:11 - How to earn points without crazy high spend
24:14 - Gauri's future trips?
26:28 - Check out the points analyst and katies travel tricks
27:38 - 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.

Mar 21, 2024 • 18min
AMA: Step-by-Step Guide to Get Started in Points and Miles
Learn about maximizing points and miles with credit cards, evaluating point deals, and managing FOMO. Get tips on navigating points and miles for beginners, maximizing hotel stays, and redemption strategies. Discover how to choose the right credit cards, when to cancel, and best airlines for earning points.

Mar 19, 2024 • 39min
The Best Ways to Fly to New Zealand with Imee | Ep 177
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Imee, a student from the Points Accelerator Program.
In this episode we discuss Imee’s incredible trip to Singapore and Taiwan, her experience flying Air France and visiting their lounge, ways to fly to New Zealand that you’ve probably never heard about, 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
03:34 - Get to know Imee
04:44 - Imee's first cards
05:09 - Day jobs and side hustles
06:38 - How long did it take to get 8 business cards?
07:18 - Which business cards Imee got
07:39 - How to double dip and get multiple of one business card
08:23 - Imee's plan for all the points
09:47 - Walking through Imee's Greece trip
11:28 - Imee's experience on Air France Business class
12:28 - Flying France into Greece
13:23 - Imee's experience in the Paris Air France lounge
14:35 - Imee's flight to Asia
15:20: EVA vs Air France
17:30 - Taipei lounge experience
19:35 - Exploring the Singapoe airport
21:35 - How much Imee saved by using points
23:05 - Imee's next trip
24:38 - Imee's upcoming Europe trip
26:20 - Europe trip savings
28:55 - Imee's top ways to fly to New Zealand
30:39 - How to buy the "sky couch"
36:01 - Imee's number 1 tip
38:13 - Outro
==
➤ 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.


