

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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Feb 27, 2025 • 26min
How to Tell If a Points Deal is Worth it
Discover how to minimize out-of-pocket costs while maximizing travel rewards. Learn the secrets of calculating cents per point for premium flights and hotel stays. Explore valuable metrics to track for the ultimate travel experience. Get practical tips on booking group travel and redeeming points efficiently. With insights from real-life examples, you'll be ready to make the most of your travel points and enjoy luxurious vacations without breaking the bank!

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Feb 25, 2025 • 46min
Tips and Tricks For Booking First Class with Sarah from upgradeurtravel.com | Ep 226
Discover the secrets to booking luxurious first-class flights using loyalty programs like Aeroplan. Learn the differences between North American and international offerings, and explore strategies for maximizing travel points. Hear personal stories of transforming travel experiences and insights on navigating upgrades with miles. Gain tips on flexibility in travel plans, selecting the best airline alliances, and making the most of credit card bonuses. Enhance your knowledge to elevate your travel adventures!

Feb 20, 2025 • 22min
How Much I Saved on a Luxury Vacation to Korea and Hong Kong
(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 pointshttps://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 athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:02 Flying AA Business Class to Seoul05:03 Booking a hotel in Seoul07:37 Flying from Korea to Hong Kong11:36 Finding availability on Cathay Pacific First Class14:04 Full cost breakdown of the trip21:06 OutroYou 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.

Feb 18, 2025 • 32min
Finding Availability to The Most Luxurious Resorts with German from @german.samvel | Ep 225
(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 pointshttps://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 athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction / Get to know German01:35 Maximizing Points for Luxurious Stays04:25 Booking Tips for Exclusive Resorts11:33 Buying Points: A Strategy for Everyone19:01 Top Properties for Points Redemption25:47 Airline Points and Business Class Tips31:25 Conclusion and Where to Find More TipsYou can find German at: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/german.samvel/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.

Feb 13, 2025 • 17min
AMA: Paying Cash For Business Class, Early Retirement and 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 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
00:08 How much do you travel on points vs cash?
00:55 Most surprising part of being financially independent
02:58 Would you ever pay for business class?
03:48 Time to become financially independent, and when did you start?
05:23 2024 Trip Sticker Price vs Income
06:54 Do you rent or have a single family home mortgage?
07:55 Original FIRE number and how'd you know it was enough?
11:59 When will AI replace all of the points tools?
13:32 How would you achieve FIRE if you were single?
14:19 What are your dream brands or collaborations?
15:11 Will there be a time when points and miles isn't worth it?
15:33 Most underrated destination to visit
16:19 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.

Feb 11, 2025 • 38min
Traveling on Points vs Cash with Deanna from @thepointsflygirl | Ep 224
(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 Deanna
02:07 Deanna's Journey into Points and Miles
04:09 Travel Adventures and Strategies
08:42 Earning Points: Strategies and Stories
12:24 Redemption Planning and Travel Hacks
18:51 Upcoming Trips and Unique Booking Choices
19:49 Booking an All-Inclusive Overwater Bungalow
20:34 Researching Costs in the Maldives
21:24 Choosing the Right Hotel
23:18 Booking Flights with Points
27:02 Maximizing Points and Transfer Bonuses
33:03 Flexibility in Travel Planning
35:43 Shoutouts and Where to Find More Tips
You can find Deanna at:
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepointsflygirl/
➤ Website: https://thepointsflygirl.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.

Feb 6, 2025 • 17min
How to Maximize CPP (Cents Per Point)
(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
00:41 Find Flights Directly out of More Expensive Airports
02:44 Book Sweet Spots
07:04 Maximize Distance-Based Award Charts
09:56 Look at Hyatt Suite Upgrade Rates
12:21 Maximize Transfer Bonuses
16:42 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.

Feb 4, 2025 • 28min
USA vs Canadian Points Opportunities with Advait from @milesbeyondborders | Ep 223
Discover how Canadian travelers can maximize their points by leveraging US credit cards. The discussion dives into booking trips with infants and comparing costs across airlines. Get practical tips for traveling to the UK and harnessing rewards for significant savings. Enjoy hilarious anecdotes about car rental mishaps that lighten the mood. Plus, learn about strategic use of Capital One miles to enhance your travel experience.

Jan 30, 2025 • 14min
Don't Miss These January Points and Miles Deals!
Discover the hottest points and miles deals available this January! Dive into promotions from Singapore Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Learn the secrets of maximizing your travel rewards with strategic planning. Uncover how to effectively use Choice Privileges points, and find out why avoiding points hoarding can lead to the best travel experiences. Perfect for eager travelers looking to make the most of their journeys!

Jan 28, 2025 • 36min
How to Afford More Flights with Andrew from flytrippers.com | Ep 222
Andrew, a travel expert and founder of flytrippers.com, shares savvy strategies for affordable travel. He discusses maximizing points and miles, revealing how personal experiences shaped his approach. Tips for booking flights with cash challenge common myths, while smart safety advice ensures a secure journey. Andrew encourages exploring tier two destinations like Montenegro for an enriching experience. Learn how to travel well without breaking the bank!


