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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Jon from @nomascoach. Jon, alongside his husband Ben, founded @nomascoach to guide people in experiencing business or first-class travel without breaking the bank. They leverage everyday activities to build a bank of points and employ lesser-known tactics to boost their travel rewards. In this episode, Jon and I explore the hidden gems of the Alaska Airlines loyalty program. We discuss strategies for accruing and redeeming Alaska miles, the advantages of elite status, and why Alaska Airlines might be the most underrated airline partner globally. 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. Remember, if you decide to apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link. 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 ! And we have the links to the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show! ➤ Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card HERE ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Timestamps: Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:27 - Introduction to John Nicholsandria from Nomas Coach 03:45 - Reasons why Alaska Airlines is not well-known 04:11 - How John and Ben became loyalists with Alaska Airlines 05:23 - Requirements for earning status with Alaska Airlines 06:04 - Possibility of earning Alaska status for people outside the West Coast 06:53 - Benefits of Alaska status compared to other airlines 11:26 - Earning loyalty points on American Airlines vs Alaska Airlines 12:19 - Benefits of redeeming miles with Alaska Airlines 17:46 - Crediting points bookings to Alaska Airlines for more miles 19:18 - Earning miles with flexible currencies vs specific airline miles 20:08 - Difficulty of earning Alaska miles compared to other programs 22:44 - Value of earning Alaska miles through flying and status 23:31 - Other methods of earning Alaska miles aside from flying 26:44 - Stopovers are allowed in hub cities of partner airlines 30:25 - Alaska offers a companion pass with no restrictions 32:13 - Alaska offers a bag guarantee and compensates with miles 34:36 - Bag guarantee can be claimed through phone call, tweet, or DM 35:30 - Bag guarantee and easy reimbursement process 35:43 - No pooling of Alaska miles allowed 36:08 - Alaska Lounge membership benefits 38:31 - Membership prices for Alaska Lounge and Alaska Lounge Plus 39:19 - Access to lounges with Alaska Lounge Plus membership regardless of ticket class 40:04 - Recap of Alaska Airlines program benefits 43:40 - Free checked wine on Alaska Airlines flights 44:51 - Jon recommends three people to follow for points advice 46:41 - Jon shares where to find him and his partner online 49:00 - Outro == ➤ You can find Jon on Instagram ➤ 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ 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: (0:00) - Introduction (1:22) - Overview of Rakuten (2:45) - Comparing cashback offers on different sites (4:10) - Setting up a Rakuten account and benefits (5:33) - Installing the Rakuten Chrome Extension (6:50) - Free Points and Miles Course (7:45) - Stacking Rakuten offers with credit card offers (9:15) - Maximizing AMEX Platinum card benefits with Rakuten (11:30) - Tips for shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue using Rakuten and AMEX Platinum (13:05) - Utilizing Amex Business Platinum card benefits with Rakuten (15:35) - Outsourcing shopping for earning more points (18:15) - Card Pointers Chrome extension (20:30) - Converting Rakuten cashback to AMEX points (22:45) - Linking Rakuten with AMEX Membership Rewards program (24:10) - Utilizing Rakuten for a free ticket to Europe (28:40) - Conclusion and final tips ===== 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Ashley McCurdy from @insearchoftraveler. Ashley has been living an incredible travel lifestyle, staying in hotels full-time while sharing her experiences on social media and teaching others along the way. She's known for her 'bougie on a budget' approach, finding amazing hotel rooms around the world for less than $50 per night! Since 2020, Ashley has been exploring the globe, all while maintaining a weekly budget of $500. Her journey showcases that luxury travel doesn't require a fortune. In this episode, we delve into her life living in Marriott Hotels, discussing how points, miles, and status have made her travel lifestyle sustainable and affordable. Ashley also shares her tips for others aspiring to build a similar travel lifestyle, emphasizing strategies for earning and utilizing Marriott Bonvoy points effectively. If you're eyeing more stays at Marriott Hotels, consider the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card. Remember, if you decide to apply for the Mariott Bonvoy Boundless or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link. 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 ! And we have the links to the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show! ➤ Check out the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card HERE ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (3:00) - Ashley's journey to full-time hotel living (5:40) - Finding hotels during lock down (6:50) - Picking travel desinations (10:48) - Ashley’s financial situation when traveling full-time (18:15) - How Clubhouse changed Ashley’s life (20:48) - How Ashley is  (38:50) - Life as a digital nomad (42:18) - Conclusion == ➤ You can find Ashley on Instagram ➤ 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ 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 - 00:20) - Intro (00:20 - 03:44) - Flexible Calendars (03:44 - 06:11) - Changing URL's for More Award Space (06:11 - 08:22) - Finding Positioning Flights (08:22 - 10:52) - Finding All Hyatt Availability (10:52 - 12:20) - Awayz + Bilt Tools (12:20 - 15:55) - Seats.Aero Tutorial (15:55 - 17:25) - Outro + Resources ===== 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today, I'm talking with Arthur Chow from @the.Arthur.Chow Arthur is an award travel coach and credit consultant who discovered the world of miles and points in 2010. He quickly amassed 1.5 million points and miles in just six months. With his expertise, he regularly books first class flights and round the world trips using creative methods and one credit card signup. His passion has allowed him to take his loved ones on dream trips and luxurious stays at five-star hotels, with Paris and Tokyo as top destinations. He combines his knowledge of credit repair and credit card rewards to help clients optimize their credit strategy and accumulate one million miles and points In this episode, Arthur shares valuable insights and strategies for optimizing credit card sequencing to maximize rewards and bonuses in the world of points and miles. Arthur discusses various credit card issuers, their rules, and the importance of sequencing your credit card applications strategically. He emphasizes the significance of building and maintaining good relationships with banks, understanding underwriting criteria, and being organized in your approach. If you’re looking for a great no-annual-fee card, but don’t know where to begin, consider the Chase Freedom Flex℠ card, which lets you earn 5x on rotating categories every quarter! Remember, if you decide to apply for the Chase Freedom Flex℠ or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link. 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 ! And we have the links to the Chase Freedom Flex℠ and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show! ➤ Check out the Chase Freedom Flex℠ Card HERE ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (6:23) - Prioritizing harder-to-get bank cards (16:47) - Bank of America and Alaska Airlines (25:52) - Benefits of getting Alaska miles (31:16) - Understanding US Bank and its cards (36:28) - Reasons for credit card rejections (39:46) - Sustaining your credit card game (41:55) - Earning points and time constraints (45:00) - Conclusion == ➤ You can find Arthur on Instagram ➤ You can find Julia through her ⁠Free Course⁠ (includes hotel upgrade email template) | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Credit Card Links⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ ➤ ⁠Sign up⁠ for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ 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 - 00:45) - Intro (00:45 - 05:01) - MyVegas App Tutorial (05:01 - 08:45) - Fine Hotels and Resorts (08:45 - 15:11) - Rocket Miles Tutorial (15:11 - 18:00) - Where and How to Use GoPuff (18:00 - 19:51 Caesars Rewards) (19:51 - 25:04) - Booking Free Vacations in the Bahams (25:05 - 25:14) - Outro ===== 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today, I'm talking to Jaina from @Jaina_Anne. Jaina is a real estate investor, mid-term rental co-host, business funding coach, and travel hacker. She does all this while working her W2 as a public health professional. In this episode, Jana discusses how real estate investors can use credit cards and points to travel luxuriously. She shares her personal experience of earning points from real estate expenses and using points to book a luxurious trip to Italy, including a business class flight and a stay near Lake Como. She also provides tips for traveling in the Lake Como area and advice for real estate investors looking to earn points effectively. If you’re interested in earning points through real estate investment, consider the American Express® Business Gold Card, especially if you run any ads for your business. This way, you can easily earn 4x points per dollar of ad spend. Remember, if you decide to apply for the American Express® Business Gold Card or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link. 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 ! And we have the links to the American Express® Business Gold Card and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show! ➤ Check out American Express® Business Gold Card HERE ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (5:03) - Real estate & credit card usage (08:14) - Using business credit cards for travel (14:59) - Don't invest just for points (16:46) - Booking a luxurious trip to Italy (21:37) - Hyatt Hotel in Menaggio (24:11) - Tips for Lake Como travelers (27:14) - Simplicity and using the right cards (31:27) - Conclusion == ➤ You can find Jaina on Instagram ➤ You can find Julia through her ⁠Free Course⁠ (includes hotel upgrade email template) | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Credit Card Links⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ ➤ ⁠Sign up⁠ for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today I’m talking with from Zachary Burr Abel from @zacharyburrabel Zachary is a successful actor, author, and entrepreneur with over 1.7 million followers. His travel hacking tips have earned him TV spots and features in top publications like Travel and Leisure, Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, Buzzfeed, and many more. His book, "First Class Travel on a Budget," debuted at #1 on Amazon's lists and flies over 100k miles a year and has extracted over $1 million worth of luxury travel using points. In this episode, Zachary shares his thoughts on points and miles, content creation in the travel and lifestyle niche, and the significance of being authentic online. He highlights the importance of getting started, being consistent, discovering one's own style, as well as offering helpful advice for newcomers about traveling first-class on a budget. If you’re thinking about starting your own travel content, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, which is one of the most popular cards for people looking to dive deeper into points and miles. Remember, if you decide to apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link. 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 ! And we have the links to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show! ➤ Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card HERE ➤ Sign-up and subscribe to Thrifty Traveler for more epic flight deals (Code: GEO10) ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction & Zachary's Background (9:14) - Social media's content success secrets. (16:26) - Economy travel, tips for creators. (22:40) - Credit cards for luxury travel. (30:28) - Business, authenticity, social media shifts. (38:21) - Consistency, style, community for success. (50:29) - Tech's impact, focus on uniqueness. (57:33) - Travel industry insights == ➤ You can find Zachary through his TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | YouTube | X/Twitter ➤ You can find Julia through her ⁠Free Course⁠ (includes hotel upgrade email template) | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Credit Card Links⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ ➤ ⁠Sign up⁠ for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consultations ➤ Seats.Aero: https://seats.aero/r/tffyknc4 ===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Website: [https://www.geobreezetravel.com](https://www.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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Hey there, points people! Today, I’m talking with Ciara Lister Esq of Legado. Legado was founded in 2023 by Ciara and Noelle who wanted to make planning for the end easier and less taboo. Ciara is an experienced legal professional in estate planning (having created about 2,000 plans). And Noelle brings experience in tech and marketing. In this episode, we discuss what happens to your points if you die. We cover general estate planning and the different ways to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. Ciara also explains the differences between a will, a trust, and probate court, and the importance of planning ahead to avoid leaving your assets up to the unknown. If you’re looking for an easy go-to card for miscellaneous expenses, consider the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card, which earns a flat 2x everywhere, and these points can be used with a variety of different transfer partners. Remember, if you decide to apply for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link. 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 ! And we have the links to the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show! ➤ Sign-up and subscribe to Thrifty Traveler for more epic flight deals (Code: GEO10) ➤ Check out the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card HERE! ➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (03:31) - Wills, Trusts, and Probate (08:49) - Protecting Online Accounts (11:10) - Safeguarding Points in Trust (15:38) - Using Points Wisely (19:19) - Retirement and Estate Planning (22:20) - Trusts for Asset Protection (26:31) - Point Redemptions and More == ➤ You can find Ciara on Instagram ➤ You can find Julia through her ⁠Free Course⁠ (includes hotel upgrade email template) | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Credit Card Links⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ ➤ ⁠Sign up⁠ for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for 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.