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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Madeline Sall from @madelinesall began her points & miles journey in 2013 with her consultant job and had to get a little more strategic after she left that job & didn't have corporate expenses on her credit cards all the time. Now, she uses her points & miles to attend concerts in other cities & plan last-minute redemptions without planning every day of her trips. She believes that the best use of points & miles is the one you're actually going to use & not always the one that has the best cost per point. In this episode, Madeline and I talk about a points trip she took to Paris, and how using public transit in Europe -- and really most places where it's available -- can save so much money and sanity, and we discuss some different tricks for navigating public transit while traveling. To offset the costs of public transit, I'd recommend using a card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Capital One card with purchase eraser. Alternatively, you could also use the World of Hyatt card to earn 2x on public transit purchases. If you're interested in any of these cards, please make sure you use a friend or creator's referral link -- do not apply through Google. If you would like to support this show when you open your next card, check out www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Travel Savings with Public Transit (07:19) - Favorite Airline Redemption Programs (10:03) - Convenience of the Eurail Pass in Europe (14:10) - Flexibility in Travel Hacking (17:20) - Exploring Paris and Hotel Options (20:27) - Navigating Paris Neighborhoods (26:09) - Benefits of Public Transit in Foreign Countries (29:27) - Food, Savings, and Travel Tips for Paris and Beyond You can find Madeline at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelinesall 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) Ben Komenkul from @bensbigdeal has been a business traveler since 2009, but didn't discover award travel until after four years of being a free agent. But once he jumped on board the miles and points lifestyle, there was no turning back, and Ben has been an active member of the points community ever since. Last year, Ben spent 58 nights in Thailand and earned more than 150 elite nights with Hyatt. In this episode, Ben and I discuss the best ways to get to Thailand on points and where to stay in Thailand on points. If you are looking to travel to Thailand, or really anywhere else in Southeast Asia, you'll find that hotel free night certificates will allow you to stay in much more luxurious hotels there versus what you can get in the US. Most hotel co-branded credit cards come with at least one free night certificate, including the Marriott Bonvoy, boundless the World of Hyatt credit card and the IHG rewards credit card. If you are interested in any of these cards, please don't apply through Google. Always use a friend or creator's referral link. If you would like to support this show when you open your next card, check out www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Travel Tips and Strategies (07:13) - Booking Flights to Thailand and Japan (14:15) - Bangkok Airways and Airport Lounges (20:51) - Travel Experiences in Thailand (24:09) - Recent Trip to Thailand and Career Change (29:22) - Luxury Hotel Recommendations in Thailand (34:57) - Tips for Using Points and Miles in Thailand (41:14) - Conclusion You can find Ben at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensbigdeal 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) Bethany Walsh from @bougiemiles is one of the OG women in the points and miles world, teaching us how to be bougie on a budget and maximize luxury travel for fewer points, dollars, and credit cards. Her award travel style is focused on helping you travel the world in the most luxurious way possible while keeping spend to a minimum. In this episode, Bethany and I discuss some of the most luxurious trips she's ever taken, and her unique approach to finding loopholes in different award programs, which lets her maximize rewards past the limits of what most people can imagine. Bethany and I also discuss her love for casino hotels, which is one of the areas where it's easy to get a lot of luxury without much money or effort. One of my favorite casino program tricks is status matching, especially between Hyatt and MGM. If you have Hyatt Explorist or Globalist, you can match to MGM Gold status, which means you don't have to pay any resort fees when you book directly through MGM's website. Best of all, when you link your Hyatt and MGM accounts, your MGM stays count as Hyatt elite nights! If you're looking to get a jump on your Hyatt elite nights, the World of Hyatt personal card comes with 5 automatic elite nights, a free night certificate, and many additional perks. Remember, if you're interested in opening a new card, never ever apply through Google - always use a friend or creator's referral or affiliate links. If you'd like to support this show when you get your next card, please visit www.geobreezetravel.com/cards, and there's a link to the World of Hyatt card for you below: World of Hyatt card:  https://milevalue.com/creditcards/world-of-hyatt-card/?aff=gbt Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Travel Hacking and Loyalty Programs (05:39) - Short vs. Tall People in Travel Hacking (08:29) - Maximizing Credit Card and Loyalty Program Points (16:13) - Discovering Award Program Loopholes (19:31) - Luxury Hotel Stays at a Fraction of the Price (25:35) - Earning IHG Points with Gift Cards (31:46) - Tips for Maximizing Points and Rewards (38:08) - Finding Award Program Loopholes You can find Bethany at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bougie_miles 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) Will Balo from @willbalo is a Canadian points enthusiast based in Toronto. By day, he's a business coach and outside of that, he incorporates real estate investing as a side gig. In this episode, Will and I discuss all things Aeroplan - the shopping portal, redemption sweet spots, the generous lap child policy, and more! The great thing about Aeroplan is that most of the major flexible points will transfer to this program, including Chase, American Express, Bilt, and Capital One. Some of the most popular cards for these banks are the Chase Sapphire Preferred, American Express Gold, and Capital One Venture X, which are all linked in the show notes. Remember, please never apply for a card through Google - always use a friend or creator's referral links. If you'd like to support this show when you get your next card, please visit www.geobreezetravel.com/cards.  Download Fluz at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVEL Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Saving on Travel Expenses (07:32) - Earning and Redeeming Points for Travel (13:52) - Traveling to the Maldives with Points (17:29) - Air Canada's Aeroplan Program Overview (22:04) - Aeroplan for Canadians: Sweet Spots and Options (27:08) - Aeroplan for Beginners and Family Travel (33:51) - Earning Points and Flexible Redemptions (40:16) - Travel Hacking Tips and Resources You can find Will at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willbalo 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) Samantha Holland of @almostfreetraveling loves using points and miles to travel to Disney parks and beyond, all while on a non-profit salary! In this episode, Samantha and I discuss a highly-requested episode topic: how to take cruises - especially Disney cruises -  on points and miles. One of the strategies Samantha discusses in the episode is using Citi points to wipe the cost of your cruise off of your statement credits. My favorite Citi card is the Citi Premier, which comes with a variety of great perks, including the ability to transfer points to Turkish Miles and Smiles, where you can book flights to anywhere in the US - including Alaska and Hawaii - for only 7500 points one way per person. It's a great card to have, especially for families who are looking to save on domestic travel. If you are interested in applying for the Citi premier to save on Disney tickets and or flights, be sure to use a friend or creator's referral links. If you would like to support this show when you open your next card, check out www.geobreezetravel.com/cards. Citi Premier: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/citi-premier/?aff=gbt Download Grabr at: https://bit.ly/GrabrGeobreezetravelPodcast Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Travel Hacking for Disney Cruises (04:25) - Discovering Credit Card Points and Miles (11:14) - Fulfilling Bucket List Trips with Miles (16:43) - Funding Family Trips to Disney (20:59) - Renting Out Your House on Airbnb (24:47) - Financing Disney Cruises with Credit Card Points (32:11) - Using Credit Card Bonuses for Disney Cruise (36:52) - Disney Cruise Award Travel Tips You can find Samantha at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfreetraveling 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) Miguel Rueda of @travelsergeant just started learning about points/miles during the pandemic, and now he has accumulated over 1 million points in about 18 months and has flown on some bucket list airline products such as QSuites, Lufthansa FIrst Class, and ANA First Class. In this episode, Miguel and I talk about one of his first luxury points redemptions, which was flying QSuites to Uganda and his incredible experince with visiting the Ugandan national parks to see the gorillas. We also discuss some tips for how to book hotels, rental cars, and excursions when traveling to Uganda. If you're interested in earning a million points or more in a short time, one of the best ways is to earn points quickly is by adding business cards into your wallet, and qualifying for business cards is easier than most people think. One of my favorites is the Chase Ink Business Cash card which has no annual fee, a high intro bonus, and lets you earn 5x on internet, phone, cable, and office supply stores. That means, you can pick up gift cards to pretty much any store from Staples and get 5x points! If you're interested in signing up for the Chase Ink Business Cash, make sure you use a friend or creator's referral links. And if you're interested in supporting this show when you open your next card, check out www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Chase Ink Business Cash: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-cash/?aff=gbt Download Grabr at: https://bit.ly/GrabrGeobreezetravelPodcast Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Travel Hacking for Uganda (01:32) - Booking Flights and Using the "In the Air" App (07:28) - Prioritizing Chase Cards and Points Redemption (10:57) - Choosing Uganda as a Travel Destination (15:26) - Self-Drive and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda (20:51) - Booking Lodges and Flight Routes (24:33) - Future Travel Plans and New York Trip (29:33) - Tips for Booking Uganda Trip on Points You can find Miguel at: https://www.instagram.com/travelsergeant 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) Kelsi and Devan from @pointsisters have been traveling the world on points since the early '90s. They have lived in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, Spain, the USA and have traveled to many more. Now based in San Diego, they help others curate once-in-a-lifetime trips using points and miles. When they aren’t traveling, they are sitting on the San Diego beaches, soaking up the sun! In this episode, we talk about good luck and bad luck when it comes to points and miles -- everything from what to do if your credit cards get shut down due to fraudulent charges to getting rejected for new cards up to how to find award space and take amazing trips using your points! Speaking of good credit card luck, did you know you can check if you're targeted for special offers like extra 5x bonus categories at www.chase.com/mybonus? This past quarter, I received targeted offers to earn 5x for spending at restaurants or Amazon.com with three different co-branded cards: World of Hyatt, IHG, and United. Many people reported seeing the same offers on their Southwest cards as well! If you're interested in opening some Chase co-branded cards, always be sure to use a friend or creator's referral or affiliate links. If you'd like to support this show when you open your next card, check out https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards. Download Grabr at: https://bit.ly/GrabrGeobreezetravelPodcast Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Credit Card Experiences and Travel Hacking (05:45) - Obsession with Credit Card Points and Miles (11:16) - Love for the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (14:22) - Protecting Against Credit Card Fraud (20:04) - Using Credit Cards for Military Benefits and Pandemic Perks (24:26) - Funding Luxury Trips with Points and Miles (30:30) - Upcoming Trip Plans and Favorite Destinations (36:44) - Credit Card Tips and Promotions You can find Kelsi and Devan at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointsisters 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

Abigail Akinyemi, a solo traveler, shares her experiences using points for luxury upgrades and amenities on her trip to Italy and Portugal. She gives tips for staying safe and explores the benefits of points and miles. Get advice on hotel upgrades, excursions, and food in Portugal. Also, learn about Abigail's journey, partnership success, and earning rewards for card applications.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kris Abad from @the_frugal_tourist has visited more than 85 countries and loves traveling in luxury frugally by using points and miles. In this episode, Kris and I discuss all things Singapore Airlines. We discuss how to earn points, different routes, redemption sweet spots, and more! Also, fun fact: Kris' name is spelled "k-r-i-s" like "Singapore Krisflyer". The great thing about Singapore Krisflyer is that a variety of different points will transfer over. You can use Chase, American Express, Citi, or Capital One. Some of the fan favorites for each of these banks are the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Amex Gold, Citi Premier, and Capital One Venture X. I'd recommend going with the Chase Sapphire Preferred if you are just starting out, but you can find links to any of those cards in the show notes. Remember, friends don't let friends apply through credit cards through Google. Please always use a friend or creator's links. If you'd like to support this show when you apply for your next card, please use the links in the show notes. Cards: www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Download Fluz at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVELPODCAST Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (03:28) - From Financial Restriction to Travel Hacking Freedom (09:55) - Earning and Redeeming Points for First-Class Flights (19:11) - Singapore Airlines: Convenient & Memorable but Watch for Devaluation (22:33) - Strategies for Accumulating Points, Including Business Cards (27:11) - Singapore Airlines Partnerships & Flight Options (34:04) - Tips for Redeeming Points and Making Unforgettable Travel Memories (40:16) - Conclusion You can find Kris at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_frugal_tourist 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) Eli Facenda of @elitravelguy is a nomadic entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. He has visited 35 different countries over the last 3 years while growing two businesses and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs experience more freedom through leveraging credit. In 2021 alone, Eli saved more than $40,000 by using points and miles to travel. He has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs use credit to start/scale businesses, create new investment opportunities, and enjoy tons of free luxury travel! In this episode, Eli and I discuss how business credit works, how to qualify for business credit cards, and some pitfalls to watch out for. One of the most popular business cards to start out with is the Chase Ink Business Unlimited, which earns 1.5x everywhere, comes with a high introductory bonus, and no annual fee. If you really want to level up your points game, incorporating business credit cards into your wallet is one of the best strategies available. Remember, never ever apply for a card through Google, always use a referral link from your friends or favorite creators. If you'd like to support this show when you sign up for your next card, please use the link in the show notes. Chase Ink Business Unlimited: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-unlimited/?aff=gbt Download Fluz at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVELPODCAST Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (06:51) - Losing Hilton Honors Account (09:56) - Sports Trips, Niche Tours & Credit Card Strategy (17:09) - Business Credit for Scaling & Capital (21:44) - Obtaining Business Credit (25:42) - Maximizing Business Credit Benefits (29:37) - Dos and Don'ts of Using Business Credit Cards (36:36) - Conclusion You can find Eli at: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/elitravelguy 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.