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Cheap Business Class Flights and Status with Ashley Peterson | Ep 113 Dec 25, 2022

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Ashley Peterson from @ashleygetsaround is an expert at finding cheap business class flights and finessing airline status. She has been to over 100 countries, mostly as a solo traveler.

She loves luxury experiences for the least amount of money and she loves helping others do the same.

While she loves credit card points, she is a firm believer that credit cards aren’t the only way earn hundreds of thousands of miles.

Ashley is a co-owner of Wild Air Travel, a bespoke tour company, where she plans every detail of every itinerary. She has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, and the Today show.

In this episode, Ashley and I discuss how to rack up tons of American Airlines miles and how to get American Airlines status year after year. We also discuss how she’s able to find some amazingly cheap business class and first class flights all over the world.

If you are looking to earn American Airlines status, putting a lot of spend on a co-branded card such as the Citi Aadvantage World Elite Mastercard can really propel you towards Executive Platinum status!

Remember, if you decide to apply for an American Airlines 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 !

Citi Aadvantage World Elite Mastercard: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/citi-aadvantage-executive/?aff=gbt

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

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction (05:55) - Timing and Loyalty Points (13:06) - Executive Platinum Status Benefits (19:49) - Flexibility and Solo Travelers (24:48) - Web Specials and Q Suites (30:07) - Earn Miles and Status (33:48) - Hyatt, Car Rentals, and Portals (40:37) - Promotions and International Deals

You can find Ashley at:

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

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

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Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly

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Luxury Arizona Resorts with Jamie McMahon | Ep 112 Dec 18, 2022

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Jamie McMahon from @man_mac85 is a husband, Dad of 3, and a firefighter born and raised in the midwest now living life in our nation’s capitol!

In this episode, we discuss some luxury hotel options in Arizona and how to save thousands of dollars on these types of stays by leveraging points, miles, and loyalty programs.

One of my bucket list hotels is the Miraval in Arizona, which is an all-inclusive Hyatt property. If you’re looking to stay at these types of high-end Hyatt hotels and resorts without paying thousands of dollars, check out the World of Hyatt card to help you earn more Hyatt points with each stay.

World of Hyatt card: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/world-of-hyatt-card/?aff=gbt

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

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Luxury Hotels in Arizona Tips (03:34) - Credit Card Rewards Benefits (08:44) - First Trip to Arizona Experience (12:06) - Hilton Property in Sedona (15:49) - Podcast and Website Resources (21:19) - Grand Canyon Train Ride (25:01) - Waldorf Astoria Biltmore Phoenix (30:11) - Affordable Luxury Arizona Resorts

You can find Jamie at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/man_mac85

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

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How to Get Delta Upgrades with Shedah3 | Ep 111 Dec 11, 2022

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Sheda from @shedah3 is a middle school math teacher and ex basketball player turned credit connoisseur.

In this episode, Shedah and I discuss how to get status and upgrades on Delta Airlines, whether you’re traveling as a student, traveling with family occasionally, or travel often.

One of the perks of having status might include access to exclusive lounges like Delta SkyClub. If you don’t have status yet, don’t worry – you can still get into lounges and get all the food and drinks for free with cards like the Capital One Venture X card, which include premium benefits such as lounge access, top tier status with Hertz, a $300 travel credit through the portal, and much more.

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

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

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Free Materials for Travel Hacking (05:28) - Accumulating Miles and Upgrades (09:29) - Travel Tips for Jamaica and More (13:58) - Earning Delta Platinum Status (19:35) - Saving Money and Upgrades (26:51) - Increasing Upgrade Chances (29:59) - Tips for Free Points (35:11) - Centurion Lounge and Travel Systems

You can find Shedah at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shedah3

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

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Stacking Shopping Offers with Ginny Grady | Ep 110 Dec 04, 2022

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When Ginny Grady from @thegrady_bunch found that she could combine her passions of traveling and saving money through travel hacking, she was hooked! Ginny along with her husband Drew have been travel hacking for over a year now. The world of points and miles has allowed them to fly home to visit family, take weekend getaways, and even visit Iceland!

In this episode, we discuss how to stack different shopping offers to earn more points with different programs each time you swipe your credit card, and how to balance earning more points with introducing more complexity into your strategy.

One of my favorite cards for stacking different gift card deals is the Chase Freedom Flex, which lets you earn 5x on special rotating categories each quarter. For example, if the special category is PayPal, like it is for Q4 2022, you can click through different shopping portals then pay with PayPal, to earn points in multiple places. You could also load up on gift cards to use throughout the year whenever you see a 5x promo that you really like!

Chase Freedom Flex: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-freedom-flex/?aff=gbt

Fluz: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/fluz

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Stack Shopping Offers for Points (07:23) - Compare Portals and Be Cautious (14:38) - Outsourcing Shopping and Maximizing Earnings (19:57) - Use Portals for Travel Savings (25:38) - Apps, Receipts, and Tracking (31:49) - Tips for Efficient Stacking (37:05) - Focus on Quality Over Quantity (41:23) - Support the Podcast and Connect

You can find Ginny at:

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

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

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

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Booking Last Minute Points Flights with Mackenzie from @travelhacksmack | Ep 109 Nov 27, 2022

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Mackenzie from @travelhacksmack prioritizes travel as much as possible while working her 9-5 as an Explosives Engineer. She uses points, miles, credit cards, and other strategies to save money while traveling, whether experiencing a new country, visiting friends or family, or volunteering. In the past year, she's spent $691 on $5,037 worth of economy flights. She loves to create detailed, instructional, and sometimes silly content teaching others how to do the same, regardless of budget, by maximizing point earning opportunities and taking advantage of transfer partners.

One of the keys to being able to book last minute is flexibility, and having cards that earn flexible points definitely helps with that. The Chase Sapphire Preferred’s Ultimate Rewards points transfer to more than a dozen different partners, and it’s the most popular card for people looking to get started with points and miles.

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

And we have the links to the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show!

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

AwardLogic: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/awardlogic

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Last-Minute Points Flights Made Easier (07:18) - Book Awards Far or Near (13:40) - Flexibility Is Crucial (19:55) - Challenges in Last-Minute Booking (25:25) - Flexibility and Flight Options (28:36) - Tips for Cheap Flights (36:06) - Flexibility and Saving Money (41:06) - Conclusion

You can find Mackenzie at:

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

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

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How to Save on Bougie Disney Experiences with Monique Grey | Ep 108 Nov 20, 2022

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Monique Grey from @moniqueco is a South-Florida based wife and mother who owns a construction management business. She’s addicted to optimization and strategic thinking and really really loves Disney.

In this episode, we talk about some of the most luxurious and aspirational Disney experiences available – everything from dining, to hotels, to invite-only secret-society parties, to private tours and how you can save tens of thousands of dollars on these types of experiences that I personally didn’t even realize existed.

If you’re looking to redeem points for Disney park tickets, the Bilt card lets you redeem points at a rate of 1.25 cents per point, which is currently the leading redemption rate for park tickets amongst the standard flexible points currencies. Additionally, the card has no annual fee and lets you in on so many other perks like exclusive status matches and buy one get one free offers on everything from cruise sailings to SoulCycle classes. I’m a senior advisor for their program, and love seeing all the new offerings they come out with each month!

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

AwardLogic: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/awardlogic

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Save Money on Luxury Disney (03:27) - Minimize In-Park Expenses (07:35) - Character Dining and Passes (11:20) - Affordable Ticket Options (14:13) - Disney Resort Tips (19:24) - Galactic Star Cruiser and Dining (23:03) - VIP Tours and Cost Savings (27:06) - Split Costs and Exclusive Perks

You can find Monique at:

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

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

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Traveling to South Africa on Points with Kyle and Kenz Parks | Ep 107 Nov 13, 2022

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Kyle and Kenz from @adventure_parks have been married for over four years now. During that time, they have traveled to more than a dozen different countries while experiencing luxurious business and first class cabins and staying at incredible hotels and resorts - all almost exclusively with points and miles. They love all sorts of travel - from tropical island escapes to outdoor hiking adventures to immersive cultural experiences.

In this episode, Kyle, Kenz, and I talk about their incredible trip to South Africa! We’re talking flights, hotels, excursions, and how to do these types of trips if your main airport is a small airport and you have to plan around school schedules when you travel.

One of the products we discuss in this episode is QSuites, which is a bucket list flight for many points and miles people. One of the best ways to book this product is with American Airlines miles, and currently the only flexible points currency that transfers to American Airlines is Bilt. If you’re looking for a no annual fee card that transfers to many different airlines and hotels, has fun and unique perks like giving away airline status on occasion, and even lets you earn points on rent, check out the Bilt card. I’m a senior advisor for their loyalty program, and am so excited about all the cool features the card comes with!

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

AwardLogic: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/awardlogic

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Travel to South Africa Tips (06:14) - Positioning Flights and Redemptions (10:29) - Maximizing Limited Vacation Days (14:55) - Booking Award Flights Changes (19:13) - South Africa Road Trip Highlights (24:20) - Driving and Exploring Safaris (34:05) - Safari Safety and Flexibility (38:13) - Useful Resources and Websites

You can find Kyle and Kenz at:

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

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 Tips for Large Families with Jerod Morales | Ep 106 Nov 06, 2022

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Jerod Morales from @letsgotraveldad and his wife have 4 children - all boys! They both love travel and having a large family. He has a day job in IT and helps his wife with a thriving health and wellness coaching business. Jerod is also one of the moderators of the Award Travel 101 and 201 Facebook groups, as well as the Travel Grumps group...a place to vent about the hard moments of traveling. He recently started writing for the AwardWallet blog, and he writes about travel for East Side Magazine in Austin, TX.

In this episode, Jerod and I discuss how larger families can make points and miles work for them – whether it’s how to find 6 award seats on the same plane, saving on booking multiple rooms, or other tips and tricks that make travel easier when you have 4 kids in tow!

If you have a large family, food costs at the airport can add up, but the Capital One Venture X can help. With the Capital One Venture X, you can add your spouse or significant other as an authorized user, and you can each bring two guests into airport lounges covered by the Venture X for free! That means all 6 of you can enter the lounge and have unlimited food, all through one credit card!

And we have the links to the Capital One Venture X and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show!

Capital One Venture X:

AwardLogic: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/awardlogic

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Confirm Award Availability (03:05) - Save on Airport Food Costs (09:25) - Pitch Yourself for Free Press (16:06) - Fly to Europe for $34 (20:16) - Southwest Airlines for Families (25:13) - Pool Points for Discounts (28:39) - Hyatt Accommodations for Large Families (32:50) - Traveling with Kids Tips

You can find Jerod at:

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

Get 3 vouchers for 35% cashback with Fluz: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/fluz

Free trial with AwardLogic: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/awardlogic

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

Beginner Award Redemptions with Areli Hobbs | Ep 105 Oct 30, 2022

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Areli Hobbs from @yesto_travel is the oldest child of a Mexican immigrant family born with the desire to travel the world. Now as a millennial woman in her 30s she is ready to fulfill the travel dreams she never thought possible, all thanks to leveraging credit card points. Areli works a regular 9-5 and supports her husband while he finishes college and she plans to go back to school herself to be a Registered Nurse. In her first year of points and miles she has already been on three trips using points all while coordinating school schedules and a full time job.

In this episode, Areli and I discuss the illusion of the internet when it comes to points and miles. A lot of the accounts you see online do points as their full time job, or they are working towards that, and the redemptions you see on your Instagram might feel really out of reach. This episode is to remind you that for every crazy Instagrammable redemption you see, there are hundreds of redemptions where someone is just starting out and saving hundreds instead of thousands of dollars, and that is just as magical as a $20k first class flight.

If you are just getting started with points and miles, one of the most popular starter card combinations is the Chase Trifecta, which includes the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Freedom Flex, and Chase Freedom Unlimited.

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

Chase Freedom Flex: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-freedom-flex/?aff=gbt

Chase Freedom Unlimited: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-freedom-unlimited/?aff=gbt

AwardLogic: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/awardlogic

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Areli's Journey (05:53) - Paying Off Credit Card Debt (12:07) - Traveling During High Season (17:42) - Costs of Taxes and Fees (21:36) - Strategies for Maximizing Points (26:18) - Hotel Redemption Experiences (31:54) - Airport Lounges and Dining (34:41) - Accumulating and Using Points

You can find Areli at:

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

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

Deep Dives into Marriott Strategies with Oli from @olitravelgeek | Ep 104 Oct 23, 2022

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Oli from @olitravelgeek is a points enthusiast based out of London. He first got a taste of the good life through an unexpected upgrade to business class on Emirates. Looking for a way to get back into business class, he started collecting points in 2017 with his wife and they haven't looked back since. Each year they collect over 1m points between the two of them, which is quite an achievement given how much more challenging it is to collect points in the UK compared to the US.

In this episode, Oli and I discuss some deeper strategies for earning and redeeming points with Marriott, especially if you are limited with how many points you can earn via credit card sign-ups. We also discuss some aspirational Marriott properties.

If you’re looking to dive deep with Marriott and you’re based in the US, check out the American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant. They just upped the perks and now you get automatic platinum status with this card, which means you get free breakfast, plus a bunch of other perks!

Remember, if you decide to apply for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant 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

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant/?aff=gbt

Get a free trial to AwardLogic: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/awardlogic

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Earning and Redeeming Marriott Points (04:18) - Borrowing Money at Zero Percent (08:33) - Achieving Marriott Platinum Status (12:39) - Earning Points and Elite Status (18:11) - Marriott Credit Card Benefits (25:23) - Favorite Marriott Hotels (30:03) - Accumulating Marriott Points (33:50) - Start Collecting Marriott Points Early

You can find Oli at:

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

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

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