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Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways

NerdWallet Travel

Planning your next vacation? Before you budget, learn how to get the most out of your travel dollars with Smart Travel. NerdWallet’s trusted travel experts, Sally French and Meghan Coyle, are here to help your travel dollars work even harder. But the travel Nerds don’t just make recommendations; they break down the latest travel details, exploring the pros and cons of specific strategies, practical tools, and tactics. Dive deep with the experts as they lay out all the options so you can finally

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36:04

Summer Travel Deals: Where Prices Are Dropping and...

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways ·

2025/06/25

Score travel deals, discover hotel savings, and learn how to maximize your budget without missing out this summer.How can you travel this summer without overspending? Where should you book to get the most value from your hotel stay? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss the state of summer travel and how shifting prices are impacting vacation budgets. But first, they break down the latest travel headlines, including: massive crowds already clogging airports and attractions, updates to the

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32:57

Big Changes to a Top Travel Card — Is It Still Worth...

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2025/06/18

Learn about major changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve — and how to decide if another premium card is a better fit.Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve still worth it after its major 2025 refresh? What do travelers lose — and gain — with the new credit card benefits? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French break down this week’s sweeping changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve and compare it with other premium travel cards to help you decide the best fit for your wallet. But first, they break down the latest

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30:22

Making Group Travel Work: Planning Trips for...

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2025/06/11

How to plan a multi-generational trip without breaking the bank — or your relationships — and make it truly memorable.How do you plan a budget-friendly vacation for multiple generations of family? And how do you keep everyone — from toddlers to grandparents — happy without overspending or over-planning? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle explain how you can overcome the challenges of multi-generational travel. But first, they break down the latest travel news, including Capital One Venture X

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35:53

Is Epic Universe the Future of Theme Parks? Here’s...

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2025/06/04

Learn what’s worth it (and what to skip) at Universal’s new theme park Epic Universe, with money-saving tips and sneak peeks of top rides.Is Epic Universe worth the higher ticket price compared to Universal’s other parks? How can you save money on theme park food, drinks, and add-ons without sacrificing fun? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss the newest and most expensive addition to Universal Orlando—Epic Universe—and help you decide what’s worth the splurge, what’s skippable, and how to

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31:40

How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids...

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2025/05/28

Learn how to plan travel itineraries that save you money, skip tourist traps, and make the most of your points.How can you plan a travel itinerary that saves money without missing out? What travel credit cards are worth it if you don’t want to pay an annual fee? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle talk about how to plan a smart, budget-conscious travel itinerary without sacrificing memorable experiences. But first, Sally breaks down the latest travel news with NerdWallet’s Tess Vigeland, including

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28:57

Disney Done Right: When to Go, What to Skip, and How...

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2025/05/21

Get the most out of your next Disney trip with tips for saving on tickets, spending less time in lines, and finding legitimate discounts.When is the cheapest time to go to Disney parks? How can you save money and avoid long lines once you're there? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle talk all things Disney, including when to go, how to find legit ticket discounts, and the best ways to save time and money once you're inside the parks. But first, producer Tess Vigeland joins Sally to break down

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34:19

The Benefits of Award Search Tools and When They’re...

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways ·

2025/05/14

Learn how to use award search tools, when it’s worth it to pay for one, and how to use alerts and filters to save time and get better redemptions.What are the best tools to find award flight availability using points or miles? Is it worth paying for premium travel tools to simplify the booking process? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss the newest features in airline loyalty programs and award redemption platforms to help you save time—and points—on your next trip. Joined by NerdWallet

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33:28

Insider Strategies for First-Class Cruise Perks...

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2025/05/07

Is a cruise actually cheaper than a land vacation? Learn how to sail smarter and save big on your next getaway.Are cruises really a budget-friendly alternative to land vacations? What’s the best credit card to use for travel and Costco expenses? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss cruise travel, pricing strategies, and credit card hacks to help you understand how to get the most value out of your next vacation. But first, they break down the latest travel headlines, including Southwest

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31:11

Where 100,000 Points Can Take You: First Class Seats,...

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2025/04/30

Explore your options for spending 100,000 credit card points, with tips on redemptions for luxury flights, hotels, and hidden travel perks.What are the best ways to use 100,000 credit card points for travel? How do you transfer points to airlines or hotels to get the most value? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss top redemptions across Chase, AmEx, and Capital One to help you stretch your points for luxury flights, high-end hotels, and memorable experiences. But first, they break down

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31:05

When and How to Transfer Credit Card Rewards Points...

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2025/04/23

Learn when it’s worth transferring credit card points — and how to avoid costly mistakes that waste your rewards.When should you transfer your credit card points to an airline or hotel loyalty program? What are your options if you no longer want to pay the annual fee on a travel card you’ve held for years? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss how to get the most value from your travel rewards and what to do when a credit card no longer fits your needs. But first, they break down the latest

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26:13

Room Blocks, Rental Cars, and a Plus-One: Smarter...

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2025/04/16

Learn strategic ways to save on wedding travel — whether you're planning the big day or flying in to celebrate someone else's.How can you avoid overspending on wedding travel without sacrificing comfort or memorable experiences? How do you continue earning meaningful travel rewards after you've maxed out your credit card welcome bonuses? Host Meghan Coyle kicks off the episode with Tess Vigeland (filling in for Sally in the news segment) with a roundup of timely travel news, including the opening

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33:26

The New Rules of Travel Rewards: Spend More or Lose Out

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2025/04/09

Learn why flight delays are getting worse and what airline miles are really worth (hint: it’s not what you think).Why are flight cancellations and delays happening more often? Are airline miles and credit card travel rewards actually worth it? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss the latest trends in travel spending and how the airline industry evolved into what it is today. They begin with a discussion of the latest travel updates and news, including a slowdown in U.S. travel spending, a

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29:30

How to Plan Smarter and Save More on Summer Travel

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways ·

2025/04/02

Learn how to get the most out of your summer travel including when to book your flights and how to stack rewards. When is the cheapest time to book flights for summer travel? How can you stack rewards points to level up your trips? Meghan Coyle and Sally French take a deep dive into the strategies you can use to optimize your travel budget this summer, including tips on when to book flights, ways to combine rewards perks for a better (and cheaper!) trip, and how to plan if your summer travels

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37:34

Secrets to Finding Cheap Flights and Avoiding Fees,...

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2025/03/26

Learn when to book flights, how to spot mistake fares, and ways to use lesser-known tips like booking stopovers and tapping into rideshare rewards.When is the best time to book a cheap flight? Do budget airlines actually save you money after all the fees? Scott Keyes, founder of Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights), joins Smart Travel to talk about how to actually find cheap airfare — including how to time your bookings, when to use points instead of cash, and how to pounce on mistake fares

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35:52

How to Visit National Parks for Free, Avoid Crowds,...

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2025/03/19

Learn how to visit national parks on a budget, including tips on free entry days and cheap lodging. Plus, the latest key travel rewards updates.When can you visit national parks for free, and what are the best ways to cut costs on park trips? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French break down national park budget tips to help you plan an affordable adventure. But first, they kick off the episode with the latest travel rewards updates, including Amex Membership Week deals, Hyatt’s upcoming award chart

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31:43

Best Travel Credit Cards, Southwest Policy Changes,...

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2025/03/12

Learn which travel credit cards might be best for you, plus news about major policy changes at Southwest.Which travel credit card is the best travel credit card? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French try to answer that question by picking their favorites, fantasy sports draft style. But first, they discuss the latest travel news, including Southwest changing some of its beloved policies, how to get the best deals on cruises this year, and some Disneyland discounts you can cash in on this

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29:23

How to Get Elite Travel Perks Without Traveling Every...

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2025/03/05

Learn when elite status is worth it, plus how to earn attractive airline and hotel perks even if you don’t constantly travel.Is elite status ever worth chasing? Should you stick to one airline or just try to book the best deal? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle break down whether airline and hotel elite status is worth it, and how you can earn valuable perks without spending half your life on the road. But first, they break down the latest travel headlines, including Southwest flights on

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30:58

How to Budget for Trips: When to Book and How to...

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2025/02/26

Learn how to budget for travel, save on flights, and maximize credit card rewards for your next trip.How can you budget and save money for travel? How can you maximize credit card rewards and travel points to help lower trip costs? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss budgeting strategies and travel rewards to help you plan smarter for your trips. They begin by sharing new data that might impact your budget for spring break travel, give some highlights of new airport lounges that opened in

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35:25

Flight Canceled? How to Get a Refund, Rebook, or Even...

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2025/02/19

Learn what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled, how to get compensated, and tips to avoid travel disruptions.What should you do if your flight is delayed or canceled? How can you get compensated for travel disruptions? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss how to handle unexpected flight changes and what you can do to maximize your chances of getting some form of compensation for various travel interruptions. The episode kicks off with a discussion of airline policies, and Meghan and

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22:20

Avoid These 5 Costly Travel Mistakes to Save Time,...

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways ·

2025/02/12

From booking flights to getting through airport security, NerdWallet’s travel pros share five costly mistakes — and how to avoid them.Is TSA PreCheck or Global Entry worth the cost? How can you use travel credit card perks to save money on trips? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss five common travel mistakes and how to avoid them to help you travel smarter. They begin with tips for getting the most value out of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. Then, they explain how you can make the most of

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