

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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Aug 21, 2025 • 17min
Best Credit Cards for Every Budget (2025 Guide)
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) 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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction - Choosing the Best Points Card00:07 Best No Annual Fee Cards for Beginners01:09 Advanced No Annual Fee Cards03:54 Affiliate Links and Referral Programs05:36 Leveling Up: Cards with Annual Fees08:27 Maximizing Points with Spending Categories11:00 Recent Credit Card Moves and Recommendations16:51 OutroYou 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/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

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Aug 19, 2025 • 31min
Use Points Like Never Before with Lin from bookit.com | Ep 250
Lin Dai, CEO and co-founder of SuperLogic and board member of BookIt.com, shares his innovative vision for loyalty programs. He discusses how blockchain technology is set to revolutionize rewards, allowing users to redeem points for unique experiences like concerts and sports events. Lin emphasizes the shift from traditional travel rewards to experiential ones, providing insights into maximizing points and the challenges of aggregating experiences. He unveils BookIt, a platform that simplifies earning and redeeming points, making travel rewards more accessible than ever.

Aug 14, 2025 • 16min
Get MASSIVE Value from Citi Points
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) 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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Citi ThankYou Points00:13 Booking Flights with EVA Air04:07 Maximizing Choice Hotels Redemptions06:43 New Transfer Partner: American Airlines09:59 Unlocking Value with Accor Hotels15:23 Conclusion and Additional ResourcesYou 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/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Aug 12, 2025 • 32min
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Kids with Amber from @amberonpoints | Ep 249
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) 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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:13 Meet Amber01:05 Traveling with a Large Family on a Budget02:33 Traveling with Young Children: Tips and Tricks03:35 Maximizing Points for Family Travel04:32 Best Airlines and Deals for Family Travel06:14 Strategies for Earning Points11:23 Positioning Flights and Creative Travel Solutions15:11 Maximizing Points Without Credit Cards16:02 Booking Hotels for Large Families18:14 Alternative Accommodation Options19:30 Saving on Excursions and Food21:49 Budgeting and Financial Tools22:49 Balancing Budget, Safety, and Convenience27:05 Coordinating Group Travel29:59 Final Tips for Traveling with Points and MilesYou 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/geobreezetravelYou can find Amber at:➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberonpoints/ ➤ Website: https://amberonpoints.com/ Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Aug 7, 2025 • 16min
How to Never Miss a Travel Deal Again! (Points and Miles 2025 Strategies)
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) 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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:30 How to set award alerts using Seats.aero03:05 How to set award alerts using Roame05:30 Requesting personalized GeoBreeze tutorial05:50 How to set earning notifications using SaveWise08:15 Using CardPointers Plus for offer reminders09:35 Downsides of too many notifications10:10 Manual calendar reminders for Amex credits12:10 Filtering deal newsletters in Gmail14:30 Skimming newsletters without distraction15:15 Final thoughts 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/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Aug 5, 2025 • 36min
Getting a $35k Trip to Switzerland for $1.5k with Mary Ellen from Wonderland on Points | Ep 248
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) 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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Mary Ellen and The Wonderland on Points Podcast03:35 First redemptions and early mistakes booking via portals04:30 Switzerland trip that convinced her husband of points value08:00 Flights overview – Air France business class with Amex MR09:25 Return flights – Iberia business class via Madrid + transfer bonus10:45 Layover in Madrid and surprising their son with a soccer jersey11:45 Using positioning flights within Europe with no extra points12:45 Why Air France is family-friendly13:30 Hotel 1: Lausanne Palace via Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts14:55 Hotel 2: Interlaken hotel with Capital One credit15:55 Hotel 3: Paid using Hotels.com gift cards via Fetch16:20 Hotel 4: Mount Pilatus mountaintop splurge 17:35 Hotel 5: Zurich Hyatt Place using Chase points17:55 Using maxfhr.com and strategy for choosing $200/night 19:25 Capital One Travel portal tips & 10x point earnings21:45 Upcoming France trip booked with Capital One Travel22:15 How she earned $200+ in Hotels.com gift cards via Fetch23:00 Fetch strategies – referrals, receipts, game hacks24:00 Fetch = free Starbucks or long-term savings for travel25:45 How they avoid budget blowouts by prepping menus and prices26:45 Using Swiss Travel Pass to cover transport and museums27:45 Saving on rainy day activities with free museum access28:25 Budgeting for big excursions like paragliding29:20 Paragliding Interlaken – why they picked a reputable company30:30 Don’t skimp on safety with skydiving, LASIK, or paragliding31:15 Visiting Crash Landing on You K-drama filming locations32:45 How the show created a tourism boom in Switzerland33:30 K-drama favorites: Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Vincenzo, Good Boy34:20 Final tip: pick a dream trip to guide your points strategy35:00 Where to find Mary Ellen online and request her Switzerland itinerary35:45 Closing reflection and full-circle podcast momentYou 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/geobreezetravelYou can find the Wonderland on Points Podcast at:➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WonderlandonPointsPodcast Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Jul 31, 2025 • 17min
Save Up to 95% on Hotels & Flights in July 2025
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) 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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:08 Maximizing Savings with Choice Points01:06 Exploring Hotel Options with Choice Points02:03 Booking Affordable Stays in the Poconos04:04 Conclusion of Choice Points Sale04:30 Engage with Geo Breeze Travel05:05 Wyndham Vacasa Rentals for Less09:07 Hyatt Bonus Points Promotion14:00 Alaska Mileage Plan Deals16:16 Final ThoughtsYou 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/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Jul 29, 2025 • 36min
New way to earn flexible points with Arhan from rovemiles.com | Ep 247
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) 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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Arhan/Rove01:15 Meet, Co-founder of Rove01:35 Arhan’s Background and Introduction to Travel Hacking02:50 From Boarding School to Harvard and Credit Card Churning03:55 Meeting His Co-founder and the Idea Behind Rove05:15 What Is Rove and Why It’s Unique06:10 How to Earn Rove Miles Without a Credit Card07:00 Earning Miles Through Shopping and Travel08:20 Earning Miles in Unexpected Ways (Concerts, Dining, More)09:50 How Rove Makes Money and Why It's Free for Users10:55 Stacking Rove with Credit Card and Airline Rewards12:00 Gift Card Hacks and Triple-Dipping Strategies12:55 Booking Hotels with High Multipliers14:50 Redeeming Rove Miles for Flights and Hotels17:00 Rove’s Airline Transfer Partners Explained18:25 Transferring Rove Miles and Facilitated Bookings20:00 Searching for the Best Redemption Deals22:00 Using Filters and Sorting by Value per Mile24:45 Booking Budget Flights Like Spirit with Rove Miles26:20 Using Rove for Flights on Non-Partner Airlines27:10 Redeeming Rove Miles for Boutique and Chain Hotels28:45 Marriott & Hotel Loyalty Status on Rove Bookings30:00 Booking Luxury Hotels like Four Seasons with Rove30:55 Why Rove Prioritizes High-Value Miles Over Perks32:00 Streamlining Travel Hacking with Rove33:00 How Many Rove Miles Can You Earn?34:45 Final Thoughts and Where to Find RoveYou 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/geobreezetravelYou can find Rove at:➤ Website: sign up at rovemiles.com/geobreeze for 500 free points Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Jul 24, 2025 • 25min
Roame.Travel Just Got Better! New Airlines Added! (Singapore, ANA, Cathay & More)
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) 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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:32 Searching for Singapore Airlines Deals01:27 Exploring Singapore Airlines Saver Space04:45 Maximizing Singapore Airlines First Class07:28 Finding Deals with Cathay Pacific10:24 Using Avios for European Flights14:53 Iberia Avios Program Insights19:50 ANA Mileage Club and First Class Deals23:04 Manual Searches and Final TipsYou 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/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Jul 22, 2025 • 32min
This Points and Miles Tool Find the Best Shopping Deals with Avneesh from getsavewise.com | Ep 246
(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) 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. ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Savewise/Avneesh00:13 Meet the Founder: Avneesh01:46 The Journey to Savewise04:06 Savewise Features Overview05:36 Stackable Offers Explained09:00 Using Savewise Chrome Extension22:19 Savewise Pro vs Free27:37 Upcoming Features and Enhancements30:45 Conclusion and Contact InformationYou 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/geobreezetravelYou can find Savewise at:➤ Website: https://getsavewise.com/ Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.


