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Leveraging Medical Costs to Earn Points and Miles with Kelly from @pointsandmilesdoc | Ep 123 Mar 05, 2023

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Kelly from @pointsandmilesdoc is a surgeon and points enthusiast in Los Angeles. At work, she serves as a division director for her surgical field and works on projects regarding sustainability in healthcare. On the side, she loves promoting intentional award travel to prevent burnout amongst medical professionals. She is routinely called for surgical consults and points consults by her colleagues.

In this episode, Kelly and I discuss how to approach points and miles if you are facing a mountain of student loan debt, as many medical professionals do, and also how you can use medical expenses to your advantage when playing the game of points and miles.

If you’re just getting started with your points journey, check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred, which is the most popular card for anyone looking to get into the game of points and miles. As always, please never apply for a card through Google, always ask your friends, family, and favorite creators if they have a link you can use to support their work. And if you’d like to support this channel by using our links when you apply for your next card, please check out https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards or https://www.geobreezetravel.com/consultations for a free personalized recommendation on the best card for you based on your personal goals, budget, and lifestyle.

Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt Awayz: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/awayz

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Maximize Points for Medical Bills (05:34) - Offset Travel Expenses for Professionals (12:18) - Doctors Using Points Strategically (17:33) - Earning Points on Medical Costs (22:17) - Splitting Medical Costs for Bonuses (26:21) - Leverage Medical Costs for Points (33:02) - Take Time Off with Rewards (40:55) - Conclusion

You can find Kelly at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/pointsandmilesdoc

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Visiting Greece on Points with Kathryn Malisheski | Ep 122 Feb 26, 2023

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Kathryn Malisheski from @kathryns.adventuresonpoints has been in the points game for the last 10 years. Over the past year, she has been teaching others to get the right credit cards, get the most out of their spend, and maximize their redemptions so they can travel the world for next to no cost. Whether it's luxury business class flights and five-star hotels or stretching their points for the most travel possible, she aims to help people achieve their goals and explore the world.

In this episode, we chat about the points and miles trips that we’ve taken to Greece – what we flew, where we stayed, what we ate, and how we can’t wait to go back.

We also discuss a bunch of fun excursions in Greece, and if you’re looking for an easy way to cover excursions with points and miles, one of the easier ways is to cash out points with a card like the Capital One Venture, which earns 2x everywhere to cover excursion costs.

If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations , and we have the link to the Capital One Venture, the free course, and the free consultation form for you in the show notes. And now, on with the show!

Capital One Venture: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-rewards/?aff=gbt

Swagbucks: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/swagbucks

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Venture Card for Greece Wine Tour (06:17) - Flexible Flights and Ticket Mix-Up (10:04) - Points for Greece Travel Adventures (18:06) - Luxury Hotels and Quiet Mykonos (23:23) - Avoid Crowds, Visit Santorini Wineries (30:48) - Greek Food and Lounge Access (34:46) - Explore Off the Beaten Path (38:10) - Points, Alliances, and Instagram Advice

You can find Kathryn at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventuresonpoints

You can find Julia at:

Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Patreon: 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

Traveling on a Teacher’s Budget and Schedule with Katie and Nicole | Ep 121 Feb 19, 2023

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Katie and Nicole from @pointsandmilesteachers are 3rd-grade teachers who also teach points and miles to adults. Since they are raising a family on two teacher incomes (p.s. their husbands are also teachers), they know what it means to live on a budget. Katie and Nicole believe in responsibly and strategically using credit card points and miles to travel the world while building a life of financial freedom.

In this episode, we go over how to travel on points if you have a teacher’s salary, schedule, and other constraints that might make the hobby more difficult for you compared to…. a 30 year old digital nomad bachelor, for example.

If you’re looking to get started with points and miles, check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred, which is the most popular card for people looking to get into the game. Additionally, we have a free course that covers how to get started with making your first redemption on points as well!

If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations , and we have the link to the Chase Sapphire Preferred, the free course, and the free consultation form for you in the show notes. And now, on with the show!

Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt

Swagbucks: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/swagbucks

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction - Plan, Book, Be Flexible, Travel (04:50) - Learning Travel Hacking on Instagram (08:24) - Budget Travel Tips for Teachers (14:30) - Prioritize Experiences, Maximize Points (20:11) - Positioning Flights, Dream Destinations, Points (27:14) - Visit Loved Ones, Save Money (31:46) - Hotel Kansas City, Start Small (36:27) - Avoid Debt, Redeem Rewards

You can find Katie and Nicole at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointsandmilesteachers

You can find Julia at:

Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Patreon: 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

Planning an Around the World Trip with Roshan and Michelle | Ep 120 Feb 12, 2023

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Michelle and Roshan from @honeymooonhackers are newlyweds who just went on their round the world honeymoon this summer and are now helping others plan their dream honeymoon on points. Roshan learned about the points and miles world in 2018 and Michelle got on board this year after experiencing their RTW honeymoon.

In this episode, we go over their incredible 44-day honeymoon and how you can structure a similar trip by transferring American Express points to ANA.

If you’re looking to get started with American Express points, I’d recommend starting with the Amex Gold card rather than the Amex Platinum. The monthly $20 in dining credits for the Amex Gold card almost exactly offset the annual fee, and it’s a great card to earn 4x everyday with groceries and restaurants, including takeout.

Amex Gold: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/american-express-gold-card/?aff=gbt

Swagbucks: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/swagbucks

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Luxurious Around the World Honeymoon (02:19) - Planning with Credit Card Hacking (07:48) - Route Changes, Challenges, Solutions (11:39) - Flexibility and Itinerary Planning (19:53) - Staying at Various Hotels, Perks (24:20) - Earning Points Strategically, Profits (29:31) - Subscribe, Set Goals, Cover Expenses (32:52) - Highlights: Maldives, Singapore, More

You can find Rosan and Michelle at:

Instagram: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/honeymooonhackers

You can find Julia at:

Free course: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Patreon: 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

Maximizing Redemption Value vs. Minimizing Out of Pocket Costs with Breanna | Ep 119 Feb 05, 2023

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Breanna has been in the points game for a few years, and has even booked bucket list points trips to the Seychelles on points, and has still been able to really level up since enrolling in The Points Accelerator program.

In this episode, Breanna and I discuss different expenses that can earn you more points, how to prioritize earning points vs. other values like minimizing overall cost, and a recent trip that she has booked for London using points and free night certificates where she saved more than $7000!

If you are interested in leveling up your points game and earning many more points without needing to open 20 different cards, we are opening up for another cohort soon! You can join the waitlist by checking out www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist to be one of the first ones to hear about when we open for new students!

The Points Accelerator Waitlist: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist

Swagbucks: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/swagbucks

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Booking London Hotel with Points (01:56) - Maximize Points, Minimize Costs Tips (06:50) - Balancing Value and Expenses (12:28) - Earn Points for Multiple Trips (18:34) - Credit Cards Save Thousands (22:16) - Time-Saving Strategies for Hacking (23:34) - Efficient Learning and Hacking (28:10) - DIY Travel Plans, Tools

You can find Julia at:

Start here: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/starthere

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

Family Travel on a Tight Schedule and Budget with Erin | Ep 118 Jan 29, 2023

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Erin is a mom of three young girls from the bustling metropolis of Des Moines, IA. She works in social services with students who are showing early signs of potentially dropping out of high school, and she started travel hacking as a way to take my girls places my paycheck couldn’t. She’s also a student in The Points Accelerator program!

In this episode, Erin and I discuss a fantastic family trip to Puerto Rico she got to book on points recently, after only 3 months in The Points Accelerator program! We also talk about how to get more of your family members into the game if they think you’ve lost your mind, how to schedule points trips around school schedules, and more!

If you are interested in leveling up your points game and earning many more points without opening 20 different cards, we are opening up for another cohort soon! You can join the waitlist by checking out www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist to be one of the first ones to hear about when we open for new students!

The Points Accelerator Waitlist: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/waitlist

Swagbucks: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/swagbucks

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Puerto Rico Success (06:19) - Confident Credit Card Strategy (09:33) - Booking Puerto Rico, Costa Rica (12:46) - Spend Points, Sign Up (17:48) - San Antonio, Puerto Rico Trips (22:56) - Organized Family Travel Hacking (28:36) - Two-Card Strategy for Savings (31:51) - Erin's Upcoming Trips and Promo

You can find Julia at:

Start here: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/starthere

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

From Anti-Credit Cards to Free Trips to Cancun with Haley and Justin | Ep 117 Jan 22, 2023

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Haley and Justin Brown-Woods from @priceofavocadotoast are married millennials and the co-hosts of the Price of Avocado Toast podcast. Their story started with receiving $600k before spending every last penny and going into over $220k of debt in just 3.5 years. They had an extremely toxic relationship with money, especially with credit cards. They paid off $132k of debt in 18 months and swore up and down that they'd never use credit cards again. Lo and behold, here they are to talk about their experience with using credit cards for travel hacking over $5,000 of travel in their first year of travel hacking. In this episode, we talk about Haley and Justin’s journey and mindset shift when it comes to the world of points and miles.

As you’ll hear in this episode, Haley and Justin are also past clients of mine, and I’m so excited and proud of all they have accomplished in just one year! If you’re looking to get started with points and miles so you can save thousands of dollars on travel too, the most popular starter card is the Chase Sapphire Preferred, and we have a free course for how you can get started with getting your first redemption at www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse.

Remember, if you decide to apply for the [card] or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations !

Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-sapphire-preferred/?aff=gbt

Swagbucks: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/swagbucks

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Credit Card Points for Travel (04:08) - Debt-Free Journey with Dave Ramsey (08:54) - Changing Perspective on Credit Cards (11:54) - Earning Free Trips with Cards (16:39) - Over $5,000 Worth of Travel (22:26) - Strategic Credit Card Use (28:32) - Finding a Travel Hacking Mentor (33:27) - Recommendations and Sign-Up Info

You can find Haley and Justin at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepriceofavocadotoast

You can find Julia at:

Start here: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/starthere

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

Flying a Family of 6 to Japan in Business Class with Serena Stone | Ep 116 Jan 15, 2023

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Serena Stone from @passionforpoints is a multi-tasking mother, wife, asset management professional, pet-sitting business owner, obsessive travel planner, and points and miles enthusiast. Her proudest points and miles moment was guiding her family of six through Japan and pretending to be rich while flying in business class and staying in luxury hotels.

In this episode, we discuss how Serena booked business class flights to Japan for a family of 6 in business class, which is a bucket list item for so many travelers, and a pretty difficult feat to accomplish! Not only did she manage to score some amazing flight redemptions, but she was able to book some amazing hotels on points as well!

If you are interested in traveling to Japan, there are a few flight redemption options including booking ANA flights via Virgin Atlantic, United Polaris, Star Alliance flights like Singapore Airlines via Air Canada, Japan Airlines via American Airlines, and there are tons of great Hyatt properties as well! Do you know what all of these brands have in common? They are all transfer partners of Bilt! If you are interested in a no annual fee card that lets you earn points on rent as well as up to 6x on dining, 4x on travel, and 2x everywhere else, check out the Bilt card.

Remember, if you decide to apply for the Bilt card or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator’s referral link.

Bilt card: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/biltreferral

Swagbucks: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/swagbucks

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Park Hyatt Kyoto Experience (03:58) - Booking Tips for Japan Travel (08:34) - Flying to Japan with Points (14:44) - Flight Experience and Accommodations (18:54) - Arrival and Recommendations in Japan (22:29) - Tokyo Exploration and Disney (30:12) - Family Business Class Travel (36:27) - Tips for Travel to Japan

You can find Serena at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionforpoints

You can find Julia at:

Start here: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/starthere

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

Planning Ski Trips on Points with Mary Graves | Ep 115 Jan 08, 2023

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Mary Graves from @mary3graves retired after 33 years in pharmaceutical sales - she’s now an empty nester with a big bucket list, and her children make me fearless! They go on tons of adventures each year, with many of them in the mountains to ski!

In this episode, Mary has prepared basically an entire masterclass for us about how to set up a ski vacation strategy around points and miles, complete with slides!

If you’re listening on your usual podcast platform, we’ll describe what we’re seeing for you, but if you would like to see the presentation and all of the visuals, we will have this episode and all future episodes featuring video for your on YouTube!

If you’re looking to do some ski trips, check out the Capital One Venture X. The Capital One points make it easy to erase purchases like ski passes, and many of the resorts we discuss today are Wyndham properties, which you can book using Capital One miles!

Capital One Venture X: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-x/?aff=gbt

Swagbucks: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/swagbucks

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Affordable Ski Trips with Points (08:32) - Learn from Booking Challenges (15:05) - Savings with Booking Strategies (23:29) - Ski Resorts and Points Hotels (31:40) - Travel Tips for Skiing (38:04) - Park City and Lodging Options (42:31) - Maximizing Points for Skiing (49:03) - Travel Caution and Tips

You can find Mary at:

Instagram: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/mary3graves

You can find Julia at:

Start here: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/starthere

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

Points and Miles Options in the Florida Keys | Ep 114 Jan 01, 2023

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As the first podcast of 2023, this episode is going to be a little bit different. I’m joined today by Ashley Serrate from the Florida Keys department of tourism, and she will be acting as today’s interviewer while I am the interviewee covering a press trip that I recently had the pleasure of taking in the Keys. In this episode, we discuss flight and hotel options that you can take on points, as well as restaurant and excursion recommendations in the Florida Keys. If your new year’s resolutions include healthy eating, exercise, and traveling more on points and miles, you’ll definitely want to check out the Chase Freedom Flex, which earns 5x points on special categories each quarter. The special categories in Q1 2023 are grocery stores, Target, and gym and fitness memberships, which will help you earn even more points as you make 2023 your year! If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations ! Chase Freedom Flex: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-freedom-flex/?aff=gbt Swagbucks: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/swagbucks Florida Keys Department of Tourism site: https://fla-keys.com/

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Money-saving Tips and Recommendations (05:27) - Activities and Points Hotels (08:50) - Travel to Florida Keys (13:51) - Hotel Experiences in Florida Keys (17:34) - IHG Options in Florida Keys (23:55) - Food and Excursions Highlights (27:46) - Memorable Florida Keys Experience (33:27) - Activities and Family-Friendly Attractions

You can find Julia at: Start here: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/starthere 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.

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