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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Alexis and Bertaut from @worldtraveladventurers created the World Travel Adventurers website to share their passion for adventure by using points and miles. They have saved more than half a million dollars in the last 5 years thanks to award travel. As they explore the world with their kids, they share tips for experiencing luxury for less and inspire their audience to make their dream vacations a reality. In this episode, Alexis, Bertaut, and I discuss how they got started with points and miles, how to travel full time with children, and how they grew their channel and now get to partner with brands such as Alila, Park Hyatt Maldives, and Walt Disney World for hosted stays and sponsored content. While half a million dollars of savings might seem unrealistic, sometimes the key is just knowing where to look for the redemptions that really optimize the value of each point. In the Geobreeze Travel Patreon, we have recorded masterclasses on redemption sweet spots such as how to fly to Hawaii for about $75 worth of points, where to find award space for hard-to-find awards like QSuites, and how to get up to 8 business class flights off of two credit card sign up bonuses. Before you apply for any cards, make sure you know about rules like Chase's 5/24 rule that says if you've opened 5 or more cards in the last 24 months, you'll be rejected on your next application. If tracking rules like this sounds overwhelming, then the Travel Freely app is here to help! The app has many incredible features, including a 5/24 tracker and personalized offers based on your current cards. Download the app for free by using the link in the show notes. Thank you to Travel Freely for partnering with us on this episode of the Geobreeze Travel podcast! Travel Freely website: https://my.travelfreely.net/share?bref=jmin Travel Freely app: https://my.travelfreely.net/app_store?bref=jmin Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Saving on Luxury Travel (05:18) - Points for Family Travel (10:51) - Long-Haul Ease with Miles (17:25) - Planning and Opportunities (24:04) - $500K Savings Explained (28:51) - Blogging Persistence & Value (35:19) - Transferable Points, Social Media (39:50) - Conclusion You can find Alexis and Bertaut at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldtraveladventurers/ 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) Lindsay Bradley from @lindsay_taylor3 has visited all 7 continents, more than 60 countries, and every Disney park, many of those using points and miles during a series of mini-retirements that she and her husband took in 2019 and 2020. In today's episode, we discuss how to negotiate for a mini-retirement, and also the details behind how Lindsay and her husband logistically saved more than $200K over the course of two years as they took these mini-retirements every few months. It wasn't just a one-time thing! Looking to build out an arsenal of cards that can help you take life-changing trips like Lindsay's? Check out the cards at www.geobreezetravel.com/cards. This podcast episode was made in partnership with the Fluz App. With the Fluz App, I can stack my rewards by buying Airbnb, Hotels.com and Southwest Airlines gift cards on the app to earn cashback on top of the points I earn on my different credit cards that give bonus points for travel purchases. You can even click through different shopping portals to redeem the gift cards purchased from Fluz to add on another layer of points! Download the app via my referral code: GEOBREEZETRAVEL and get three (3) vouchers to earn up to 35% cashback on merchants such as CVS, UberEats, Doordash and more! Download the Fluz app: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVEL Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (03:22) - Million Points and Miles (07:43) - Accommodations and Flights (14:41) - Luxury with Points (18:23) - Humble to World Traveler (21:39) - Benefits of Credit Cards (26:44) - Card Apps, Employability (29:48) - Mini-Retirements with Points You can find Lindsay at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_taylor3 You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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) Abdul and Sumaya Bezrati from @game_of_points run the Game of Points blog, which is all about travel, collecting points, and maximizing redemptions. They are a family of four and have been to more than 30 countries. They love the opulence and luxury, but not the high price tags, so they travel hack their way through five-star resorts and premium sky cabins. In today's episode, we discuss an incredible 10-year anniversary trip that Abdul and Sumaya took around the world in business class with stops in Singapore, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi - a  trip that would have cost more than $40K if paid for in cash, which a lot of people on their flights did! We also discuss some cultural considerations about what it's like to be a Muslim person in the points and miles world or just in the world in general, and... it's pretty eye-opening. The hobby of award travel should be available for anyone who wants to take part, and I know it can seem daunting to get started for a variety of reasons. If you'd like some personalized coaching to get started with your points journey or to level up your game, check out the link in the show notes to sign up for a coaching spot. This podcast episode was made in partnership with the Fluz App. Do you ever run into that issue at restaurants where you're trying to use a gift card but end up ordering an extra breadstick or something just to use up the last of the gift card or stress about wasting a little of the money? With Fluz, you can buy gift cards in the exact amount you need on the spot, including tax and tips! Download the app via my referral code: GEOBREEZETRAVEL and start earning cashback every day! Download the Fluz app: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVEL Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro: $40K UAE Savings (06:46) - Deserving Business Class (12:19) - Meticulous Travel Planning (17:54) - UAE Savings (Cont.) (26:06) - Luxurious Suites & Gestures (30:45) - Saving in UAE as Muslims (36:19) - UAE's Extreme Wealth (40:49) - UAE Luxury Saving Tips You can find Abdul and Sumaya at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/game_of_points You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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) Do you ever wonder how some people make a lifestyle where they just get to earn tons of points by traveling for work? One of those ways is by being a consultant, like Guy Guyton. Guy is a traveler, burger enthusiast, and photographer from NYC who recently moved to San Francisco. Guy has used points and miles to travel across 17 countries and 30 states over the last 6 years and earns a ton of points in his day job as a consultant. In today's episode, we discuss what it takes to live this kind of lifestyle and how there are many different types of consulting roles that can fund your lifestyle, both in terms of earning points and a handsome paycheck since these roles tend to pay quite well. Speaking of money, one of the most common questions we get about redeeming points is, "how do I know I'm getting the best deal?" Come join this month's masterclass all about how to find the best redemption deals for different locations by signing up using the link below! This podcast was made in partnership with the Fluz App. With the Fluz App, you can stack your credit card points by buying gift cards because their gift cards code under the specific merchant category code you need. You can also easily switch up your payment method as well by linking up a PayPal key that acts like a debit card number, and then link up the credit card that gives you the highest reward for a specific merchant category behind the scenes! Download the app via my referral code: GEOBREEZETRAVEL and get three (3) vouchers to earn up to 35% cashback on merchants such as CVS, UberEats, Doordash,Grubhub and more! Check out the show notes to download the Fluz app! Download the Fluz app: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVEL Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Consultant's Point Earning (04:37) - Points for Consultant Travel (08:16) - Flights, Hotels, Expenses Points (13:30) - Consulting Transition, Insights (21:10) - Travel Hacking Pros & Cons (26:32) - Points Tips, European Travel (32:23) - Future Plans, Card Strategies (37:39) - Networking, Collaboration, Influencers You can find Guy at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithguy Website: https://www.travelwithguy.com Podcast: https://podcast.travelwithguy.com/ You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: 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) Kathleen Porter Kristansen from @triplepassport helps women and families live an international life through award travel, early retirement, expat life, and side hustles. She's an expat living in the UK and currently writes for The Points Guy UK after pivoting away from a career in law. I honestly struggled to find a title for today's episode because we discuss so many different topics: how to pivot your career, take a maternity leave trip on points and miles, become an online influencer, and more. Speaking of different topics, we have tons of different points topics recorded and ready for you to watch in the Patreon. We cover beginner strategies, airlines, hotels, stacking points promos, redemption strategies, and more! Check out the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Law to Travel Hacking (08:46) - Maternity Leave & Shift (15:58) - Social Media for Career (21:29) - UK Miles & Cards (26:35) - Kids & Jet Lag (30:32) - Expat Health & Finance (34:31) - Points & Miles Tips (40:41) - Conclusion You can find Kathleen at: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/triplepassport You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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. This podcast was made in partnership with the Fluz App. When you sign up with Fluz using my referral code GEOBREEZETRAVEL, you'll receive 3 vouchers to earn up to 35% cashback on merchants such as Grubhub, CVS, and more. You also earn a high cashback voucher for each friend you refer to the app! And if you would be interested in hosting a PAID collaboration with Fluz, send me an email at julia@geobreezetravel.com letting me know you're interested, and I'll introduce you to the marketing team! Check out the show notes to download the Fluz app!

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Matt Brown is the CEO of MileValue. Matt is also a web developer, wood building junkie, and drone enthusiast, and golf addict. Matt also runs my personal affiliate links page, which you can find in the show notes. Just a reminder never ever ever just Google a credit card and apply from there, always use someone's referral link or affiliate link so that the banks pay out the commissions to the people who told you about their cards. And if you are interested in getting affiliate links of your own, check out https://www.milevalue.com/affiliate-program. In today's episode, Matt and I discuss how do these affiliate programs even work, how can you get started with credit card affiliate links if you are a small points and miles content creator, and also a short history about how companies like 10x Travel are forced to adapt when banks sometimes just shut down affiliate programs like they did last year. This podcast was made in partnership with the Fluz App. The Fluz marketing team is open to working with small creator channels, and I have personally made more than $700 through Fluz's cashback and referral program in just a few weeks. Would you be interested in a PAID collaboration with Fluz? If so, Step 1: download the app via my referral code: GEOBREEZETRAVEL and get three (3) vouchers to earn up to 35% cashback on merchants such as CVS, UberEats, Doordash and more! Step 2: send me an email at julia@geobreezetravel.com letting me know you'd be interested in hosting a paid giveaway, and I'll introduce you to the Fluz team! Download the Fluz app at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVEL Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Affiliate Programs & Links (04:53) - Getting Hooked on Points (10:36) - Joining Points Community, Mile Value (14:25) - Content & Affiliate Revenue (19:42) - Pandemic Business Adaptation (24:42) - Challenges for Small Creators (29:48) - Quick Point Earning Strategies (34:50) - Unique Travel, Community Resources You can find Matt at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themattbrown Website: https://www.milevalue.com You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel 30-minute coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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) Shang from @savemycents is a mom, management consultant, financial influencer, and blogger living in Manhattan. In today's episode, Shang and I discuss how she and her husband saved more than $20K on a luxury trip to Japan and Hong Kong using points and miles. We also talk about some different money mindsets, frugality, and #doitscared. Shang and I also discuss how many points and miles influencers make money through credit card affiliate links. Remember: never ever ever just apply through Google. Always use a friend or creator's links. Please especially support points and miles creators who share content from other points creators, helping to make our community more inclusive. If you're looking for more pages to support, many of these wonderful and generous creators are listed on the "resources" highlight on my Instagram @geobreezetravel. And if you would like to support this show when you apply for your next card, my affiliate links can be found at www.geobreezetravel.com/cards. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: $20K Japan-HK Savings (08:34) - SPG Points for Japan (15:24) - Learning Travel Hacking (20:16) - Mindset, Gratitude, Confidence (25:18) - $20K Savings: Hotels, Flights (32:55) - Business Class with Child (37:04) - Recommendations, Future Plans (42:41) - Embracing Uncertainty, Savings You can find Shang at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savemycents You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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) Matt from @swatraveltips specializes in all things Southwest Airlines and teaches people little-known secrets to maximize flying Southwest. In this episode, Matt and I discuss different tricks to flying on Southwest Airlines, and also a commentary about how far people are willing to go to get points, and when the effort may honestly not be worth it anymore. Remember, it's just as important to value your time as the money you are saving with all of these travel tricks. If you're looking to save yourself a lot of research time, I offer 30-minute coaching calls to help point you in the right direction with how to get the travel that you want for free. Slots fill up fast, and there's normally at least a couple of weeks waiting period. You can grab a slot using the links in the show notes. And now, on with the show! Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction: Southwest Travel Tips (03:42) - Credit Cards for Travel (08:35) - Applying for Offers (11:14) - Loopholes, Instant Credit (16:36) - Co-Terminals, Booking Strategies (20:43) - Earning Points, Companion Pass (23:29) - Bonus Timing, Responsibility (35:00) - Conclusion You can find Matt at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swatraveltips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swatraveltips You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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) Svetlana Yakubova from @traveldreamersfamily is a CPA, real estate investor, military spouse, and mom of two. In this episode, Svetlana and I discuss how she saved more than $30K on a family trip to Bora Bora and more than $15K on a 3-week trip to Hawaii. We also discuss military family benefits, how to get discounted rates through timeshare presentations, and more! Svetlana is also a frequent attendee at our Geobreeze Travel masterclasses where we go over different programs for airlines, hotels, shopping portals, and more! We go into much more detail than what we can cover on Instagram, and have more than 100 people registered for each event. Come join us for the July event where we discuss how to earn points from multiple programs at the same time by stacking programs! You can find the links to sign up for the event at www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: $30K Polynesia Savings (03:15) - Credit Points for Travel (09:10) - Hotel Points for Luxury (17:47) - Earning IHG Points (22:31) - Travel Hacks, Timeshare (25:04) - Maximize Hotel Loyalty Points (29:37) - Military Accommodation Savings (33:18) - Family Travel Points Savings You can find Svetlana at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveldreamersfamily You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly 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) Acquania Escarne from @thepurposeofmoney is a Diplomat for the US Department of State. She is also a financial coach, real estate investor, podcast host, and independent life insurance producer. As a financial coach, she equips her clients with outside-the-box finance tips, debt payment plans, retirement planning, and more. In this episode, Acquania and I discuss how she integrates points and miles with her Diplomat travels, how to become a US Diplomat, what exactly is diplomatic immunity when traveling, and how she ended up becoming an owner of a Hilton hotel property. There are so many different ways to live a travel hacking lifestyle! If you are interested in getting some personalized coaching to get started or level up your points and miles game, you can sign up for a free 30-minute call with me by going to https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Free Diplomat Travel (04:28) - Pickering Fellowship, Career (09:17) - Miles, Points for Travel (16:42) - Hotel Loyalty for Stays (20:51) - U.S. Diplomat Journey (28:04) - Diplomatic Role, Hacking Tips (36:03) - Hacking Strategies, Income (42:01) - Hotel Purchase, Networking, Future You can find Acquania at: Instagram: https:///www.instagram.com/thepurposeofmoney Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/purpose_money Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposeofmoney Website: https://www.thepurposeofmoney.com You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly