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.comOur 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

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