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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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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

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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,...

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways ·

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,...

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways ·

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...

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways ·

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...

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways ·

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...

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways ·

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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Welcome to Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways, from...

Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways ·

2025/02/05

Do you need a vacation from planning your vacation? Before you budget, learn how to get the most out of your travel dollars with Smart Travel, debuting Wednesday, February 12.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

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