NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast - Introducing Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways, a NerdWallet Podcast

Episode Date: February 5, 2025

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 experts as they lay out all the options so you can finally plan that dream vacation. So put your seat in its full upright position, buckle up, and let’s help that travel budget take you places you've only dreamed about. Follow Smart Travel on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways/id1794403843 Follow Smart Travel on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3O8C6tHZGMzEMrlW2Lavw0?si=V3zpJB3VRhSG4W78GU_KsQ

Hey listeners, it's Sean, and I've got a very special announcement for all of you who love to travel and want to make your budgets work harder for you. The team here at Smart Money is launching a brand new weekly podcast called Smart Travel, and it's all about helping you see the world without breaking the bank. I've got a sneak peek for you right here, so take a listen to the trailer and subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes will air on Wednesdays, and our travel nerds can't wait to help you get the best value for all your adventures. ["Smart Travel"]

Hi there, I'm Megan Coyle. And I'm Sally French. Welcome to Smart Travel, where we help you make your travel budget work smarter, because who doesn't love more trips for less money? Exactly. On this show, we don't just hand out travel advice, we break it

down. Want to know if that fancy airline credit card is worth it? Curious whether it's better to book direct or through a third-party site? We've done the research and crunched the numbers to give you the information you need to decide what's right for you. We're your financially savvy friends who love to travel. Plus, we'll dive into topics like loyalty programs, seasonal booking strategies, and even whether travel insurance is really worth it or just another way to burn your budget. And don't worry, we'll keep it fun. We're travel nerds, not travel snobs.

One week, we'll break down how to snag a first-class seat using points, and the next, we'll tell you how Sally managed to turn flight delays into a mini Denver vacation and 45 bucks in Starbucks gift cards. Spoiler, it involves a lot of chocolate covered raisins. So whether you're planning your next getaway or just love staying ahead of the travel game,

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