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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Note: I apologize in advance that the sound gets a little warbly in some places here -- my podcast editor did the best he could, but the wifi kept cutting out in Puerto Rico which messed with our audio. Jen Ruiz from @jenonajetplane is a lawyer turned full-time travel writer and author. She is a 5-time Amazon bestseller, 3-time TEDx speaker and 2-time award winning travel journalist. She documents her adventures on her website, Jen on a Jet Plane. In this episode, Jen and I discuss how to use points and miles to travel to and within Puerto Rico, where she currently resides! This episode is particularly special to me because I actually had my destination wedding in Puerto Rico years ago before I knew about points and miles. We got married in a boutique hotel and one of the most popular ways to book boutique hotels on points is by using Capital One miles. If you are looking for more upgraded travel experiences, check out the Capital One Venture X which comes with lounge access, a $300 travel credit to use through the portal, top tier rental car status with Hertz, and more. Remember, please never ever apply for a credit card through Google. Always use a friend or creator’s links to support them. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards Capital One Venture X: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-x/?aff=gbt Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Travel Puerto Rico on Points (05:16) - Credit Card Points Journey (09:48) - Career Transition and Passion (15:31) - Puerto Rico Accessibility and Car (23:10) - Accommodations and Wedding Venues (29:51) - Dining and Earning Points (35:42) - Cultural and Natural Attractions (40:32) - Conclusion You can find Jen at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenonajetplane You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Pedro de Alba from @viajandoextra is a international business professional that started the points game just months before the pandemic and is now using the knowledge to travel the world with what he's learned. He’s lived and traveled all over Mexico and grew up predominantly in the Jalisco region. In this episode, Pedro and I discuss some of his favorite Mexican resorts you can book with points. We’re talking about way more than just the Cancun resorts you hear about all the time – we’re covering hotels and resorts in the Yucantan, Mexico City, Baja California, the West Coast, and more! If you are looking to book some all-inclusive vacations in Mexico, Hyatt recently added a lot of new brands to their portfolio including Zoetry, Secrets, Breathless, Dreams, and many others! In addition to the Hyatt cards, you can also transfer points from Chase and Bilt into the Hyatt program at a 1:1 ratio as well! Remember, if you decide to apply for Chase cards 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 Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt Bilt Rewards card: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/biltreferral Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Hotel Upgrade Email Template: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/download-gifts Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Mexico Resorts and Points (04:47) - Variety of Vacation Options (10:43) - Hyatt's Mexican Brands Acquisition (15:37) - Range of Mexican Resorts (20:51) - Cabo vs. San Jose del Cabo (23:09) - Great Mexican Destinations (28:46) - Best Points Resorts in Mexico (31:57) - Earning Points and Dining You can find Pedro at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/viajandoextra You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Eidref Laxa from @whatsgooddough is a points and pizza enthusiast. When it comes to using points, his philosophy is simple- 90% of his travel is to eat amazing food across the US using the Southwest Companion Pass. The other 10% is used to fly premium cabins, preferably first class. In this episode, Eidref compares his experiences flying Emirates first class and Etihad first class. Everything from the lounge experience to the onboard service to the actual hard product seat on the plane. If you are looking for a premium credit card but with a fee below $500, check out the Capital One Venture X, which includes lounge access, top tier rental car status, and many other luxury perks. Remember, when you go for your next card, always use a friend or creator’s referral link – please don’t apply directly through Google. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards Capital One Venture X: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-x/?aff=gbt Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (07:10) - Unforgettable Hotel and Emirates Experience (12:54) - Luxury Trips and Challenges Today (19:52) - Gift Card Redemptions and Tutorials (23:48) - Importance of Tipping and Respect (28:06) - Etihad First Class Experience (33:38) - Emirates vs. Etihad First Class (40:03) - First Class Cabins and Conclusion You can find Eidref at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough You can find Julia at: Course waitlist: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Amena Bakali from @hassansonholiday has been travel hacking for the last 5+ years. She shares family travel hacks and tips, and how to travel more while spending less. She teaches individuals how to leverage monthly expenses, and turn them into travel rewards for their family and lifestyle. Her background is the nonprofit space where she loves working on projects, causes, and initiatives through various organizations where she can help them do good, better. In this episode, Amena and I talk about a recent trip her family took to Costa Rica using points and how you can recreate these experiences for your next vacation! If you’re just getting started with points and miles, one of the most popular starter cards is the Chase Sapphire Preferred, which transfers to many different travel brands we discuss in this episode, including Southwest and Hyatt. Remember, please never apply for a card through Google. Always use a friend or creator’s referral links. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Tips for Traveling to Costa Rica (06:55) - Prioritizing Family and Experiences (11:00) - Rescheduling Costa Rica Trip (15:41) - Flight and Accommodation Options (21:24) - Hotel Choices in Costa Rica (28:15) - Grand Hyatt in the Bahamas (32:38) - Credit Card Points Strategy (39:34) - Conclusion You can find Amena at: Instagram: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hassansonholiday You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Tommy Lonergan from @travelliketommy has saved more than $500,000 in free luxury travel over the last 7 years by focusing on maximum value high-end redemptions aka bucket list points redemptions. In this episode, Tommy and I discuss an incredible series of points trips he took last May, where he spent more than a million points to fly some of the most luxurious first class and business class products and stay in some incredible hotels. If you are looking to upgrade your travel, check out the Capital One Venture X. It comes with an annual $300 travel credit to use in the Capital One portal, a $100 TSA PreCheck credit, lounge access, and top-tier rental car status. Best of all, it has a lower annual fee than similar premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Amex Platinum. Remember, if you are interested in opening a new card, please don’t apply through Google. Always use a friend or creator’s referral links. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards Capital One Venture X https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-x/?aff=gbt Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Saving on Luxury Travel (04:47) - Journey to Free Travel (12:11) - Using 1.35 Million Points (18:31) - Booking Expensive Suites Strategically (25:19) - Flying Business Class, Lounge Access (33:51) - Credit Card Consultations, Masterclasses (39:15) - Maximizing Points and Earnings (45:17) - Visual Trip Planning Assistance You can find Tommy at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelliketommy You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Allison Tackette from @luckytictac is a travel enthusiast and always looking for her next points redemption. She prefers flying first class while traveling around the world solo and prefers luxury hotels. In this episode, Allison and I talk about Amsterdam and Brussels, and how she did this trip on points. We’re talking flights, hotels, and what to do if you are a picky eater when you travel. If you’re looking to fly KLM, which is the national airline of the Netherlands, you’re in luck because pretty much all of the flexible points are transfer partners. Chase, Amex, Capital One, Bilt, and Citi points all transfer to Air France KLM Flying Blue. Some of the most popular cards from these brands include the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Amex Gold, Capital One Venture and Venture X, Bilt card, and Citi Premier, and we have a link to all of those in the show notes for you. Remember, if you are interested in applying for a card, never ever apply through Google, always use a friend or creator’s referral links. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: High Summer Flight Prices (04:22) - Travel Experiences and Plans (09:56) - Earning Points Cautiously, JetBlue Mint (15:47) - Credit Card Consultations, KLM Promotions (21:03) - Hotels, Museums, and Food (28:08) - Marriott Points, Train Journeys (31:05) - Exploring Brussels and Antwerp (35:34) - Travel Tips and Resources You can find Allison at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckytictac You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Lindsay Bayer Ray of @lindsay_bayer is a happy graduate of my coaching program and I’m so excited to share some of her award travel wins from the past year! Outside of her love of travel, she works in tech and loves minimalist decor, housplants, and sushi. In this episode, we discuss how Lindsay strategically allocated different aspects of her wedding budget to earn thousands of dollars of free travel as well as getting Globalist status with Hyatt. We also discuss her fabulous honeymoon that she and her husband took to the Thompson Zihuatanejo in Mexico! If you’re relatively new to points and miles but are looking for upgraded travel experiences, check out the Capital One Venture X card. This card comes with an annual $300 of travel credit to use in the Capital One portal, a $100 credit towards TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, lounge access, top tier rental car status, and more! Remember, never ever apply for a credit card through Google - always use a friend or creator’s links when possible. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards Capital One Venture X: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-x/?aff=gbt Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Earn Travel Perks with Weddings (04:51) - Wedding Expenses for Free Travel (09:08) - Credit Cards, Thompson, Zihuatanejo Trip (14:33) - Honeymoon Considerations, Points vs. Cash (19:04) - Credit Card Consultations, Hotel Stays (23:10) - Living in a Hyatt (29:42) - Enjoy Travel and Savings (35:15) - Saving on Flights with Points You can find Lindsay at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_bayer You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Bryce Conway of @bryce.conway and @10xtravelblog is the Founder of 10xTravel.com and the author of "Takeoff: How to Travel the World for Next to Nothing" and "How to Fix Your Credit: Do it Once. Do it Right. Get on with Your Life." Bryce’s work has been featured in multiple national media outlets including Good Morning America, Money Magazine, and ABC Nightline News. Bryce created 10xTravel in 2014 and has been hanging out in the points and miles community since 2011. In this episode, Bryce and I discuss a trip he and his family took to Uruguay and all the things that did not go according to plan on the way there. We’re talking flight delays, lost luggage, and what to do if the same thing happens to you. One of my favorite credit cards that has trip protections for when travel doesn’t go according to plan is the Chase Sapphire Preferred. In addition to all of the points it earns, you also have trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage, lost baggage coverage, purchase protection, and more. Remember: if you are interested in applying for a new credit card, never ever apply through Google. Always support your friends and favorite creators by using their referral links. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards Chase Sapphire Preferred https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (04:12) - Early Points Earning Journey (11:11) - Turning Hobby into Career (16:34) - Travel Mishaps in Uruguay (21:50) - Dealing with Flight Delays (28:37) - Cash in Credit Card Points (32:31) - Uruguay Travel Tips (38:44) - Conclusion You can find Bryce at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryce.conway and https://www.instagram.com/10xtravelblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/10xtravel You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kendyl Grender from @kendyltravels grew up in a family that considered travel "for rich people." Until she studied abroad in 2013, she had only been to 4 states and had never been out of the country. Making just $34,000 a year out of graduate school, she made a commitment to see as much of the world as possible. Since then Kendyl has become a pretty savvy budget traveler, traveling to 14 countries and 20 US states with her husband, Aspen, for less than $18,000 over the past 5 years. She's not a nomad, a vagabond or a backpacker circumnavigating the globe. Instead, Kendyl utilizes budget travel tricks to travel more and inspires others to live life half full, too. In this episode, Kendyl and I discuss how she and her husband were able to take a month off of work and explore Europe for only $4000 out of pocket for the whole month. That includes their flights, accommodations, food, excursions, and everything else! We also discuss some credit cards that gave Kendyl some free nights at different hotels. Some of my favorites are the World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, and IHG Rewards cards, which all come with an anniversary free night certificate in addition to all the free nights you can get from the intro bonuses! If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards World of Hyatt Card https://milevalue.com/creditcards/world-of-hyatt-card/?aff=gbt Marriott Bonvoy Boundless https://milevalue.com/creditcards/marriott-bonvoy-boundless/?aff=gbt IHG Rewards https://milevalue.com/creditcards/ihg-rewards-club-premier/?aff=gbt Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Traveling Europe on $4,000 Budget (05:35) - Quitting Job for $100/Day Europe Trip (08:46) - Booking Flights and Budget Travel (12:16) - Saving on Accommodations and More (17:13) - Train Tickets, Expenses, and Perks (21:20) - Budget Tips and Splurge Experiences (26:36) - Boutique Hotels and Redemption Options (30:12) - Conclusion You can find Kendyl at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kendyltravels You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kevin Zanes of @thepointsanalyst is a points enthusiast who leverages his “big data” background to find hidden value in points and miles earnings and redemptions. He grew up traveling the world and his family of 6 visits Switzerland regularly! In this episode, Kevin and I discuss how Switzerland is a notoriously expensive country to visit, but there are ways to make it more affordable. We discuss flights, hotels and accommodations, food, excursions and more! If you are traveling or moving abroad from the United States, make sure you have a credit card that has no foreign transaction fees. My go-to card is the Chase Sapphire Preferred, which is also one of the most popular cards for beginners who are looking to get started with points and miles! Remember, if you are interested in applying for a new credit card to earn more points, never ever apply through Google. Always use a friend or creator’s links to help them earn points or commissions. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards Chase Sapphire Preferred https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Making Switzerland Affordable to Visit (06:54) - Accumulating Airline Miles and Regrets (12:21) - Saving on Flights to Switzerland (19:37) - Switzerland Travel Tips (24:35) - Saving on Accommodations and Transportation (34:57) - Enjoying Outdoor Activities in Switzerland (41:02) - Considering Points vs. Cash (44:11) - Conclusion You can find Kevin at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepointsanalyst You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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.