Geobreeze Travel

Explore the exciting world of Hyatt with insights on upcoming devaluations and strategic booking tips. Discover which category four hotels offer the best value for your points. Learn how to maximize your credit card perks and free night certificates. The discussion includes standout properties like the Grand Hyatt Berlin and Hyatt Place Sandestin. Prepare your travel game plan and get ready to secure dream stays before the anticipated changes in March 2025!

DeAndre Koch, a savvy financial advisor and host of Points and Miles podcast, shares invaluable tips on maximizing travel rewards. He dives into luxurious travel strategies and how to make the most of everyday purchases through shopping portals. Discover his secrets for finding the best flight deals and family travel tips that can save you big. DeAndre also addresses common pitfalls for beginners, ensuring you'll navigate the points game like a pro and avoid rookie mistakes.

Dive into the intriguing world of airline rewards! Discover the unique booking strategies for hard-to-reach destinations with Singapore Airlines. Learn about the challenges and perks of Turkish Airlines' award structure. Explore tips for maximizing points with carriers like Qantas and Air Canada. Uncover the secrets of flexible travel and securing those coveted award seats. Whether you're a seasoned flyer or a newbie, these insights will elevate your travel game!

Julia Portella, the creator of Journey on Points, brings her expertise in luxury travel for busy entrepreneurs using credit card points. She shares her transformative journey from Brazil to the USA and the impact of her first travel credit card, the Citi Prestige. The conversation dives into maximizing points for international travel and the importance of flexibility in travel planning. Julia also discusses navigating airline loyalty programs and the strategic alignment of credit card benefits with personal travel goals.

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.