The Art of Travel Hacking

Credit card points are more powerful than most travelers realize, often worth five times more when used strategically rather than cashed out for statement credits.   • Points strategy coach Julia Menez transitioned from actuary to travel hacking expert during the pandemic • Credit card companies intentionally make it easy to redeem points for low-value options like statement credits • The most valuable strategy is transferring points to airline partners rather than using credit card travel portals • Flexible, transferable points (Chase, Amex, Capital One) offer more options than airline-specific cards • Book travel 10-11 months in advance for best award availability • Use "positioning flights" to access better deals from major hub airports • Don't avoid all annual fees – analyze whether the benefits outweigh the cost • Business class offers the best balance between points required and comfort received • Alaska and American Airlines programs offer excellent value for booking partner airlines • Consider underrated options like Choice Hotels for international stays, especially in Scandinavia and Japan   Visit geobreezetravel.com/freecourse to access Julia's free beginner course on travel hacking.   This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something. =========================== ⚡️PODCAST: Subscribe to our podcast here ➡ https://elevatemedia.buzzsprout.com/ ⚡️Need post-recording video production help? Let's chat ➡ https://calendly.com/elevate-media-group/application ⚡️For Support inquires or Business inquiries, please email us at ➡︎ support@elevate-media-group.com Our mission here at Elevate Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs elevate their brands and make an impact through the power of video podcasting. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all our episodes or videos on the Elevate Media and Elevate Media Podcast YouTube channels. https://elevatemediastudios.com/disclaimer