

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.
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Jun 25, 2023 • 41min
Demystifying Airline Alliances with Chris Hassan | Ep 139
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Hey there, points people! Today, I’m talking with Chris Hassan of (@chrisdhassan), a Family travel writer from Upgraded Points (@upgradedpoints), about using airline partnerships to get the best points deals on flights. We dive deep into using Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines miles to book domestic flights in the US and international business class on various airlines.
Chris worked in hotels and the hospitality industry for years before switching to the other side of the front desk and sharing travel tips and tricks. He is from Boston but now lives in Rio de Janeiro with his wife and 2 kids, so traveling back and forth between Brazil and the U.S. with his family is a common commute for him and his family. Besides visiting family, Chris makes sure that showing his kids new parts of the world is part of their education and uses points and miles to get them there. His kids have been on hundreds of flights including economy, business, and international first class and he is a firm believer that kids belong up front!
The best way to get access to a variety of airline miles is to use a card that earns transferable points. One option is the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, which transfers to all of the airlines I just mentioned!
If you're thinking of applying for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or any other card, don't apply directly through Google – use a friend's referral link! And if you need help figuring out which card is right for you, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards for free credit card consultations.
➤ Access the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card HERE
➤ Want to learn how to earn more points without needing to open up more credit cards? Check out my free webinar ““You Don’t Need 20 Cards” HERE
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction: Maximizing Points with Airline Partners
(05:24) - Brazilians and Virgin Atlantic Benefits
(11:24) - Booking Flights with Partners
(15:24) - Searching for Flights Tips
(21:08) - British Airways for Short Flights
(25:42) - Japan Airlines and More
(33:04) - Partner Codes and Airlines
(39:01) - Chris Hassan's Travel Tips
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➤ You can find Chris on his Website | Instagram | Twitter
➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube
➤ Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls!
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.

Jun 18, 2023 • 55min
Fly in Luxury to Taiwan on Points with Helen & Tim | Ep 138
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Hey there, points people! You just heard an interview from Helen & Tim from @helenandtimtravel
Helen and Tim are full-time adventure travelers. They recently left their 9 to 5 jobs to travel the world for the next couple of years. They have traveled and hiked in over 20 countries and love to inspire others to get outdoors. They are documenting their travels on their YouTube channel, "Helen and Tim Travel" with the goal to see the world one mountain at a time. They have enjoyed using the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) strategies and points and miles to make their full-time travel journey achievable.
In this episode, Helen, Tim, and I discuss earning over one million points in three years, the Austrian Airways business class experience, and traveling to Taiwan on points.
As business owners, Helen and Tim are able to earn points by signing up for and using business credit cards. If you are a business owner and interested in a similar trip, consider the Chase Ink Business Unlimited card, which earns 1.5% back on any purchase. When paired with a card like the Chase Ink Business Preferred, these points can be used to transfer to United to book EVA business class just like Helen and Tim did for their trip to Taiwan.
Remember, if you decide to apply for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited 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 http://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at http://geobreezetravel.com/consultations !
And we have the links to the Chase Ink Business Unlimited and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well.
➤ Chase Ink Business Unlimited: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-unlimited/?aff=gbt
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction: Earning 1 Million+ Points Together
(05:36) - Strategic Card Accumulation for Luxury
(12:45) - Luxurious Flight Experience to Taiwan
(21:51) - Highlights of Eva Business Class
(28:40) - Business Class Comfort Experience
(33:20) - Exploring Taipei and Taiwan
(37:40) - Ideal Time to Visit Taiwan
(44:24) - Tips for Navigating Taiwan
You can find Helen and Tim at:
➤ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/HelenandTimTravel
➤ Instagram: https://instagram.com/helenandtimtravel
➤ Newsletter: [https://helenandtimtravel.com](https://helenandtimtravel.com/)
➤ Point and Miles resource page with a downloadable freebie, "Frequent Flyer Programs Tracking Sheet": https://helenandtimtravel.com/travel-hacking
You can find Julia at:
➤ Free Course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
➤ Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching
➤ Want to earn points other than opening more credit cards? Sign up for my free webinar at https://geobreezetravel.lpages.co/webinar-signup/
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.

Jun 11, 2023 • 36min
Booking All Inclusive Resorts with Aimee | Ep 137
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Hey there, points people! You just heard a clip from Aimee from @packedwithpoints
Aimee is based in Phoenix and she and her husband have lived all over during his time in the Army. Moving around so much created her love for travel. After her husband retired, she wanted to find a way to still see the world, and spend more time with her stepkids, living in Tennessee. She now works in higher education and spends her free time travel hacking and traveling whenever she can!
In this episode, Aimee and I discuss using Southwest to travel around the US with kids and booking all inclusive resorts for the whole family.
Aimee talks about her recent trip to a Secrets Impressions resort, booked with Hyatt points. If you are looking to take a similar trip, you may want to check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred card. Points from this card can be transferred directly to Hyatt and many other airlines.
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!
Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt
Waitlist for The Points Accelerator: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction: Secret Resort Booking Strategy
(04:36) - Upgrading to Business Class Experience
(10:40) - Efficiently Earn and Use Miles
(13:58) - Affordable Luxury at Resorts
(19:56) - Paying with Points for Kids
(23:46) - Los Cabos Resort Recommendations
(27:06) - Embrace Opportunities in Miles
(33:31) - Achieve Travel Goals with Points
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You can find Aimee at:
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packedwithpoints
➤ Free Transfer Partners Guide: https://packedwithpoints.ck.page/600dafe9ca
You can find Julia at:
➤ Free Course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
➤ Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coachingGeobreeze 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.

Jun 4, 2023 • 37min
Deep Dive into Delta Status with Janelle Rupkalvis | Ep 136
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Hey there, points people! You just heard Janelle from @janelleonajet.
Janelle Rupkalvis is a savvy travel hacker and content creator who shares her journeys with a captivated audience on social media. With an impressive passport stamp collection of 23 countries and counting, Janelle's latest feat was a breathtaking $40k Maldives adventure, all achieved through her expertise in travel hacking. As a fifth year Delta Diamond Medallion member, Janelle offers invaluable insights and insider tips on achieving status and maximizing travel rewards. With a dedicated following of over 160k, Janelle's unique perspective on exploration has solidified her position as a leading voice in the travel community.
In this episode, Janelle and I talk about the perks of Delta elite status, how to spend less to earn Delta status, and finding value with Delta SkyMiles.
In this episode, Janelle mentions the Companion Certificate she gets with the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card to bring a partner along on a domestic flight in the main cabin for no more than the cost of taxes and fees.
Remember, if you decide to apply for the Delta Platinum 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 [card] and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show!
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/delta-skymiles-platinum-card/?aff=gbt
Waitlist for The Points Accelerator: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction: Maximize Delta Elite Status Rewards
(04:14) - Perks of Delta Status
(08:54) - Delta's First-Class Luxury Experience
(12:37) - Delta Lounges and Upgrades
(16:35) - Earning Delta Status Efficiently
(23:43) - Partner Airlines for Quick Status
(26:45) - Credit Cards and Perks
(33:06) - Tips for Delta Status Hacking
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You can find Janelle at:
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelleonajet
➤ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janelleonajet
You can find Julia at:
➤ Free Course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching
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.

May 28, 2023 • 34min
Travel to Korea With Your Kids Easily Using Points! Ft. Katelyn Jun | Ep 135
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Hey there, points people! You just heard Katelyn from @junkatelyn.
Katelyn grew up traveling from a very young age and has been to more than 26 countries. She has always loved traveling for as long as she can remember. Relocating to Hong Kong at three years old opened her chances to travel more as a family, then she moved to London during her college years when she traveled to Europe. Now she lives in California with her two kids and husband. Traveling gives her inspiration in creativity and life.
In this episode, Katelyn and I discuss how to book travel on points from the US to Korea, exploring Korea with kids, and how to get your spouse to stop hoarding points. She also shares how her family earned points through her husband’s business travel on United, which they used to book Asiana Airlines tickets.
If you are also a frequent United flyer, you may be interested in the United Explorer card, which gets you a free checked bag when flying United and access to exclusive award space that isn’t available to the general public.
Remember, if you decide to apply for the United Explorer 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 United Explorer card and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show!
➤ United Explorer Card: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/united-explorer-card/?aff=gbt
➤ Waitlist for The Points Accelerator: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction: Airbnbs and Earning Points
(04:29) - Teaching Kids About Points
(09:04) - Family Trip to Korea
(12:27) - Incheon Airport for Families
(18:01) - Staying in Korea
(21:21) - Korea's Family-Friendly Attractions
(27:34) - Business Class to France
(32:39) - Traveling with Kids to Korea
You can find Katelyn at:
➤ Website: www.katelynjun.com
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junkatelyn
You can find Julia at:
➤ Free Course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel
➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
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.

May 21, 2023 • 58min
The Best Underrated Cards featuring Dan “Radikal” Hughes from @radikalhughes | Ep 134
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Radikal Hughes @radikalhughes also known to many across YouTube as the Radikal Marketer is a national recording artist, 7 figure content creator and coach, and the leader of his movement called RADIKAL NATION which is an iconic diverse group of creative entrepreneurs and small business owners that are spread throughout the world with one mission in mind: LOVING PEOPLE and LAUNCHING DREAMS!
Rad has a Youtube Channel called the “Radikal Marketer” with over 135,000 subscribers at the time of this recording. Radikal resides in both Las Vegas and Bali and has traveled to over 18 countries with Indonesia being his favorite!
In this episode, Rad and I talk about some of the best credit cards out there that no one really talks about on Instagram because spoilers – most points influencers only talk about the cards they’re paid to talk about.
Speaking of which: shameless plug right now for these cards that I’m paid to talk about! Rad and I talk about how a couple of our favorite loyalty programs these days are American Airlines and Hyatt because you can basically buy your way to status by putting spend on cobranded credit cards like the World of Hyatt personal and business cards and the Citi AAdvantage card.
Remember, if you decide to apply for any cards where there are referral or affiliate links available, 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 !
World of Hyatt personal card: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/world-of-hyatt-card/?aff=gbt
World of Hyatt business card: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/hyatt-business-card/?aff=gbt
Citi AAdvantage card: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/citi-aadvantage-platinum-select-mastercard/?aff=gbt
Waitlist for The Points Accelerator: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction: Maximize Points, Build Wealth, Travel
(06:25) - Understand Credit Cards, Maximize Rewards
(12:31) - Amex Points, Barclays Travel Cards
(21:45) - Bank Approval Criteria, Applying Strategy
(28:54) - Build Bank Relationships, Business Cards
(41:54) - Underrated City and Apple Cards
(48:52) - Quality Over Quantity, Research
(54:55) - Create Memories, Dan Hughes' Expertise
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You can find Rad at:
Radikal Marketer Mentorship:
www.radikalmarketermentorship.com
YouTube Channel
www.youtube.com/radikalmarketer
RADIKAL Marketer Podcast
In all podcast streaming platforms
You can find Julia at:
Free Course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel
Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching
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.

May 14, 2023 • 38min
Family Travel to Germany featuring Nicole Haynes | Ep 133
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Nicole Haynes from @nicolestraveltips is a wife, soccer mom to 2 teenagers, marathon runner, and midddle and high school math teacher. Born and raised in Kingston Jamaica, she moved to the US when she was 20 years old. A few years back she used to extreme coupon, which was her gateway into points and miles.
In this episode, Nicole and I dive into her family’s recent trip to Germany, including what they flew, where they stayed, how much it all cost, and how they earned the points. We also cover some of my recent trip to Germany where my husband and I experienced our first ever first class flight on Singapore Suites from Frankfurt to JFK.
If you are looking to level up your travel experiences with perks like airport lounge access for your whole family, top tier rental car status, and a $300 travel credit each year, make sure you check out the Capital One Venture X, which is rapidly growing in popularity as one of the most popular cards for families who like to travel using points and miles.
Remember, if you decide to apply for the Venture X 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 Venture X and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show!
Venture X: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-x/?aff=gbt
Waitlist for The Points Accelerator: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction: Nicole's Germany Trip Overview
(06:55) - Affordable Flights, Berlin, Munich
(10:51) - Easy Navigation, Berlin Hotel
(13:45) - Centrally Located Hotels, Berlin Recommendations
(18:48) - Futurium Museum, Munich Travel
(22:56) - Andaz Hotel, Munich Experience
(29:28) - Singapore Suites, Luxury Flight
(34:21) - Points Tips, Masterclass Recommendation
You can find Nicole at:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicolestraveltips
You can find Julia at:
Free Course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel
Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching
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.

May 7, 2023 • 58min
Deep Dive into Trip Protections featuring Jeff Rolander | Ep 132
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Jeff Rolander from @faye.travel is the Vice President of Claims at Faye Travel Insurance - a new, modern travel insurance company that hit the market last year. Jeff has over 20 years of experience in claims management, working for Allianz before heading to Faye to lead a claims department focused on providing delightful, fast experiences for travelers. Faye provides whole trip insurance - meaning it protects your flights, hotels, luggage and your health. And they’re there for the fun parts of travel too! Their 24/7 customer support team can help you with tour suggestions, restaurant recommendations and even where the nearest ATM or pharmacy is, in addition to helping you get reimbursed if something on your trip doesn’t go according to plan.
In this episode, Jeff and I discuss the different trip protections that travelers often dont realize they’re entitled to, and where it might make sense to get supplementary travel insurance like Faye. P.S. this episode is #notsponsored and I don’t have a referral link or anything for you if you decide to buy a trip protection plan from Faye. We just made this episode because I get a lot of requests in my DMs asking how much compensation you can get from different travel mishaps like cancelled or delayed flights.
Before we jump into the episode, I also have a short segment for you that goes over how to find the trip protections of some of the most popular points and miles credit cards, and what those trip protectiosn cover. If you’d like to follow along on the Geobreeze Travel YouTube channel, you’ll be able to see the visuals of what I’m describing there as well.
One of those cards we’ll go over is the Chase Sapphire Preferred, which comes with trip protections like trip delay reimbursement of up to $500 per ticket, lost luggage reimbursement of up to $3000 per passenger, and trip cancellation insurance of up to $10,000 per person or $20,000 per trip.
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 !
Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt
Waitlist for The Points Accelerator: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(07:20) - Various Trip Protections, Card Differences
(12:56) - Importance of Travel Insurance
(20:10) - Trip Protections and Reimbursements
(29:53) - COVID-19 Coverage, Faye
(40:04) - Low-Cost Airlines, Trip Insurance
(46:36) - Range of Travel Insurance Costs
(56:15) - Planning for Unexpected Travel
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You can learn more about Faye at:
Website: https://www.withfaye.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faye.travel
Department of Tourism dashboard: https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/airline-customer-service-dashboard
You can find Julia at:
Free Course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel
Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Sign up for the newsletter & get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching
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 30, 2023 • 48min
Putting Real Money Before Fake Money featuring Katie Caputo | Ep 131
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Katie Caputo from @themoneymisfit is based in beautiful East TN, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Her philosophy in travel hacking is the same as in finance: the journey is always personal and you'll be most successful if you step OUT of the box! After taking on massive student debt in her 20's, Katie resigned herself to a life without travel, something she thought was a luxury she would never be able to afford. Thankfully, learning to use points and miles showed her that not only can she travel the world *while* paying off debt, but that travel hacking is a powerful financial tool that, when used responsibly, can skyrocket your financial health.
In this episode, Katie and I discuss putting real money before the lovely “fake” money that is points and miles, and not letting the joys of getting to travel for next to no cost put the cart before the horse. We also discuss a lot of the different mental gymnastics that points people often put themselves through to justify money moves that might not always be in their best interests.
If you’re just getting started with points and miles, this is especially important to keep in mind. Additionally, if you’re new to the game, one of the most popular credit cards for beginners is the Chase Sapphire Preferred which lets you convert points from many cashback only cards like the Chase Freedom Flex or Chase Freedom Unlimited intro travel points, which makes them go a lot further.
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 !
Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt
Waitlist for The Points Accelerator: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction: Save Money with Points, Travel
(04:41) - Prioritize Real Money Over Rewards
(11:49) - Pay Off Debt, Become Travel Hackers
(18:44) - Money-Saving Tips, Reduce Stress
(25:01) - Value Family Travel Experiences
(33:21) - Build Financial Foundation First
(39:42) - Enjoy Travel Hacking Benefits
(45:16) - Shout Outs and Recommendations
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You can find Katie at:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/themoneymisfit
You can find Julia at:
Free Course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel
Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel
Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching
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 23, 2023 • 32min
Aeroplan Routing Tricks with Ravinder Birk | Ep 130
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Ravinder Birk from @thetravelpointsrebel is the founder of The Travel Points Rebel and aims to introduce Canadian women to the world of points and miles!
In this episode, Ravinder and I go over some tricks to save you miles based on how Aeroplan structures its pricing chart. As a throwback, don’t forget to tune in to some of our past episodes featuring Canadian points enthusiasts like episode 23 featuring Ricky Zhang, episode 18 featuring Spencer and Ashley, and episode 75 featuring Will Balo.
Nearly any of the flexible points programs will transfer to Air Canada’s Aeroplan program, whether it’s Chase points, Amex, Capital One, or Bilt.
Some of the most popular cards with each of these banks is the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Amex Gold, Capital One Venture X, and Bilt Mastercard.
Remember, if you decide to apply for any of the cards, 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 !
Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt
Amex Gold: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/american-express-gold-card/?aff=gbt
Capital One Venture X: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-x/?aff=gbt
Bilt Mastercard: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/biltreferral
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(05:41) - Vancouver-New York Avios Points Usage
(07:11) - Q Suites Points
(11:39) - Using AMEX for Points
(14:24) - Air Canada's Stopover Program
(19:55) - Navigating Air Canada's Website
(23:35) - Air Canada's Points Predictor Tool
(27:22) - Exploring South America with Air Canada
(28:59) - Top Tips on Points and Miles
You can find Ravinder at:
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