Geobreeze Travel

Explore the intriguing world of Marriott Titanium status and its value in 2024. The discussion dives into personal experiences from hotel stays, weighing the costs against benefits. Tips on relevant credit cards are shared to maximize rewards. A comprehensive analysis helps listeners decide if chasing status is truly worth it. If you're considering elevating your travel game, this episode is packed with valuable insights to guide your next steps!

(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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction / Get to know Justin 01:32 Justin's Journey into Points and Miles 02:29 Early Strategies and Casino Tactics 03:40 Gift Card Strategies 06:05 Advanced Points Earning Tactics 14:36 Gift Card Reselling Insights 17:54 Mitigating Risks in Gift Card Reselling 22:19 Managing Credit Card Payments 23:05 Understanding Statement Closing Dates 24:06 Prioritizing Fast Payouts 24:40 Exploring Advanced Strategies 24:57 The Phone Army Strategy 25:39 Maximizing MyVegas Rewards 30:33 Avoiding Resort Fees with MGM MasterCard 33:17 Balancing Points and Miles Strategies 36:16 Time Commitment and Organization 42:09 Conclusion and Contact Information You can find Justin at: ➤ Website: ⁠⁠https://hurdygurdytravel.com/ You can find Julia at:  ➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/  ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards  ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel    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.

(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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:14 Different sources for data 02:37 Avianca Lifemiles 06:23 Virgin Atlantic 11:43 Avios 16:07 What card should you get for maximizing transfer bonuses? 20:59 Outro You can find Julia at:  ➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/  ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards  ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel    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.

(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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction / Get to know Derrick 02:01 Derrick's Journey into Points and Miles 02:50 Launching Travel on Points 04:32 The Reality of Affiliate Links 06:28 Advice for Aspiring Points Influencers 09:50 Points Strategies for Beginners 11:22 Special Considerations for Military and Airline Employees 13:30 Who Should Avoid the Points Game? 18:00 Evaluating Credit Cards and Annual Fees 24:15 The Value of Status and When to Pursue It 30:11 Advanced Points Strategies and Hacks 35:19 Bank Bonuses and Additional Tips 37:52 Organizing Your Points and Miles 41:54 Conclusion and Final Tips You can find Derrick at:  ➤ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travelonpoints1/ You can find Julia at:  ➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/  ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards  ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel    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.

(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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Air France Sales/Deals 01:49 Hilton Sales/Deals 04:52 Wyndham Sales/Deals 06:33 Southwest Sales/Deals 08:39 Air Canada Sales/Deals 10:47 IHG Sales/Deals 14:30 Alaska Airlines Sales/Deals 18:26 Choice Hotels Sales/Deals 21:09 Avios Program Sales/Deals 24:09 Lifemiles Sales/Deals 27:37 United Sales/Deals You can find Julia at:  ➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/  ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards  ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel    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.

(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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction / Get to know Janelle 01:41 Holiday Travel Challenges 02:42 Booking Alternatives During Delays 04:09 Dealing with Airline Customer Service 05:56 Understanding Compensation Policies 13:45 Handling In-Flight Issues 19:08 International Travel Compensation 20:43 Credit Cards with Trip Protections 22:58 Organizing Receipts for Reimbursement 23:17 Filing Credit Card Paperwork 23:29 Receiving Compensation from Airlines and Banks 24:46 Compensation for Bumped Flights 25:13 Maximizing Compensation for Voluntary Bumping 26:41 Involuntary Bumping Compensation 27:43 Avoiding Being Bumped Off a Flight 29:37 Strategies for Getting Bumped and Maximizing Payout 34:17 Weirdest Compensation Stories 37:05 Compensation from Other Airlines and Hotels 41:27 Tips for Filing Complaints and Getting Compensation 45:07 Using ChatGPT for Complaint Emails 46:43 Conclusion and Contact Information You can find Janelle at:  ➤ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janelleonajet/ You can find Julia at:  ➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/  ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards  ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel    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.

(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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Finding and booking flight deals 01:07  Get to know Julia 02:13 Travel Myths 03:10 General Tips 04:31 Free Tools and scenarios to use them 06:41 East Coast to Europe example (next summer) 07:34 PHL Coast to Europe example (Chase, AMEX, Capital One) 08:20 PHL to german example (Chase, AMEX, Capital One and 4 people) 09:12 Fly to Asia from the West Coast in business class example Fly to Asia from the West Coast in business class example (AMEX, Chase, Cap One, Citi and 4 people) 10:50 Doing separate searches base on the program 11:57 Fly to Asia from LAX in business next feb for 4 people with AMEX, Chase, Citi and Cap One 13:46 Price differences based on amount of travelers 14:48 Where you search is not always where you book 15:23 United and Life Miles award searches 16:15 American and Finn Air Award Searches 19:40 Booking advanced itineraries 22:15 Hotel Tools for award searches 22:33 Rooms.aero example 23:28 Awayz example 24:55 Where to find Julia / Outro You can find Julia at:  ➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/  ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards  ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel    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.

(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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction / Get to know Tim 01:36 Live Demo: Using roame.Travel 02:20 Searching for Lufthansa First Class 06:33 SkyView: Simplifying Flight Searches 07:49 SkyView Pro: Advanced Search Features 09:29 Challenges with Airline Data 12:48 Turkish Airlines and Sweet Spots 15:34 Phantom Fares and Transfer Partners 18:33 Using SkyView for Trip Planning 19:42 Navigating Multiple Searches 19:57 Understanding SkyView and LiveSearch 22:29 Maximizing Alerts and Notifications 25:24 Exploring the Newsletter and Deals 29:57 Discover Tab and Additional Features 34:45 Membership and Support Options 36:17 Upcoming Features and Conclusion You can find Tim/Roame.travel at: ➤ Website: ⁠⁠https://roame.travel/ You can find Julia at:  ➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/  ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards  ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel    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.

(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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: (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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction  00:40 Air France FlyingBlue Promo Awards 05:03 More than 50% off the price of flights even without points 08:25 Chase transfer bonus 08:47 Fast track Air France and KLM status 13:42 Transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic 19:20 Outro You can find Julia at:  ➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/  ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards  ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel    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.

(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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: (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 LIVE training to maximize your points https://geobreezetravel.com/webinar   ➤ 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 at https://geobreezetravel.com/consultations! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction / Get to know Megan 01:36 Megan's Journey into Travel and Points 03:27 Experiences Living and Traveling in China 05:35 Exploring Low-Cost Carriers in Asia 10:05 Status and Benefits with Low-Cost Carriers 13:24 Booking Strategies and Cost-Saving Tips 19:44 Evaluating Airline Status and Benefits 22:29 Q3 Re-Evaluation and Travel Benefits Tracking 23:22 Calculating Points and Status Value 24:06 Optimizing Travel Plans for 2024 24:19 Tracking Upgrades and Opportunity Costs 25:02 Challenges of Data-Intensive Tracking 26:32 Personalized Points Value and Travel Style 28:33 Audience and Travel Frequency 28:57 Low-Cost Carriers in Europe 30:57 Handling Cancellations and Rebooking Tips 35:31 Exploiting Airline Loopholes 42:10 Final Tips and Resources You can find Megan at: ➤ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/topknotsandlayovers/ You can find Julia at:  ➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/  ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/  ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards  ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel 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.