# Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways

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Official site: https://nerdwallet.com
Author: NerdWallet
Episodes: 78

## Resource

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 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. Join hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle, two of NerdWallet’s expert travel Nerds, as they lay out tips, tools, and strategies for your next travel getaway, including: Travel budgeting: What’s the best way to budget for a vacation? How can you save money planning travel? The Nerds compare the best travel budgeting tools. Travel Strategies: Should you use travel points or travel miles? Should you Airbnb or get a hotel? The Nerds have your how-to travel guide for your next trip. Family vacation planning: Thinking of a Disney trip or s…

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## Episodes
- [What to Ask Your Hotel Concierge: Free Upgrades, Insider Deals, and What Most Travelers Miss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/what-to-ask-your-hotel-concierge-free-upgrades-insider-deals-and-what-most-travelers-miss) — 2026-07-22T07:10:00+00:00
- [Is an Alaska Cruise Actually Worth It? We Went to Find Out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/is-an-alaska-cruise-actually-worth-it-we-went-to-find-out) — 2026-07-15T07:10:00+00:00
- [Your Flight Got Canceled. Here's How to Beat Summer's Worst Travel Chaos](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/your-flight-got-canceled-here-s-how-to-beat-summer-s-worst-travel-chaos) — 2026-07-08T07:10:00+00:00
- [The ADHD Traveler's Guide to Airport Security, Budgeting and Staying on Schedule](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/the-adhd-traveler-s-guide-to-airport-security-budgeting-and-staying-on-schedule) — 2026-07-01T07:10:00+00:00
- [Best Credit Cards for Weddings: Turn Venue Bills Into Honeymoon Flights and Hotel Nights](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/best-credit-cards-for-weddings-turn-venue-bills-into-honeymoon-flights-and-hotel-nights) — 2026-06-24T07:10:00+00:00
- [The Hidden Costs of "Cheap" Countries: What $300 a Day in Madagascar Really Buys You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/the-hidden-costs-of-cheap-countries-what-300-a-day-in-madagascar-really-buys-you) — 2026-06-17T12:01:00+00:00
- [Unpacking the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s Biggest Update in Five Years: What You Need to Know](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/unpacking-the-chase-sapphire-preferred-s-biggest-update-in-five-years-what-you-need-to-know) — 2026-06-10T12:01:00+00:00
- [Earn More Points on Purchases You Already Make: Online Shopping, Dining, Rideshares and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/earn-more-points-on-purchases-you-already-make-online-shopping-dining-rideshares-and-more) — 2026-06-03T07:10:00+00:00
- [Summer Travel 2026: How to Time Your Trip, Pick Your Destination, and Actually Save Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/summer-travel-2026-how-to-time-your-trip-pick-your-destination-and-actually-save-money) — 2026-05-27T07:10:00+00:00
- [Introducing Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/introducing-your-next-dollar-money-management-for-high-earners) — 2026-05-26T18:30:00+00:00
- [World of Hyatt Award Chart Changes 2026: What's New and Where to Get the Most Value](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/world-of-hyatt-award-chart-changes-2026-what-s-new-and-where-to-get-the-most-value) — 2026-05-20T07:10:00+00:00
- [How to Travel Without Paying for a Hotel: Inside Home Swapping and Pet Sitting Apps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/how-to-travel-without-paying-for-a-hotel-inside-home-swapping-and-pet-sitting-apps) — 2026-05-13T07:10:00+00:00
- [Family Travel on Points, Solo Trip Ideas, and Booking Tools Compared: Your Travel Questions Answered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/family-travel-on-points-solo-trip-ideas-and-booking-tools-compared-your-travel-questions-answered) — 2026-05-06T07:10:00+00:00
- [The Best Travel Credit Cards With Annual Fees Under $100](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/the-best-travel-credit-cards-with-annual-fees-under-100) — 2026-04-29T07:10:00+00:00
- [How Airline Alliance Status Gets You Into the World's Best Airport Lounges for Free](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/how-airline-alliance-status-gets-you-into-the-world-s-best-airport-lounges-for-free) — 2026-04-23T16:02:00+00:00
- [Family Travel on Points and Miles: Free Checked Bags, Companion Passes, and Miles Pooling](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/family-travel-on-points-and-miles-free-checked-bags-companion-passes-and-miles-pooling) — 2026-04-15T07:10:00+00:00
- [Traveling with Pets: How to Put Your Paws on the Best Airlines and Hotels for Furry Family Members](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/traveling-with-pets-how-to-put-your-paws-on-the-best-airlines-and-hotels-for-furry-family-members) — 2026-04-08T07:10:00+00:00
- [How to Spend Less on Big Sports Trips in 2026: FIFA World Cup 2026, PGA Championship and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/how-to-spend-less-on-big-sports-trips-in-2026-fifa-world-cup-2026-pga-championship-and-more) — 2026-04-01T07:10:00+00:00
- [Rental Cars in 2026: How to Skip the Counter, Cut Costs, and Avoid Insurance Mistakes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/rental-cars-in-2026-how-to-skip-the-counter-cut-costs-and-avoid-insurance-mistakes) — 2026-03-25T07:10:00+00:00
- [Before You Book a Ski Trip, Learn How to Save on Mountain Hotels, Ski Rentals and Lift Tickets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/before-you-book-a-ski-trip-learn-how-to-save-on-mountain-hotels-ski-rentals-and-lift-tickets) — 2026-03-18T07:10:00+00:00
- [Travel Questions Mega-Episode: Top Tips from Our Top Listener Questions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/travel-questions-mega-episode-top-tips-from-our-top-listener-questions) — 2026-03-11T07:10:00+00:00
- [Don’t Get “Noob Taxed”: The Travel Add-Ons That Drain Your Budget](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/don-t-get-noob-taxed-the-travel-add-ons-that-drain-your-budget) — 2026-03-04T14:00:00+00:00
- [25 Airports in 6 Months: The Real Lessons From JetBlue’s 350,000-Point Challenge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/25-airports-in-6-months-the-real-lessons-from-jetblue-s-350-000-point-challenge) — 2026-02-25T15:00:00+00:00
- [Mediterranean Cruise Game Plan: Santorini, Mykonos, and the Greek Islands Without Transit Chaos](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/mediterranean-cruise-game-plan-santorini-mykonos-and-the-greek-islands-without-transit-chaos) — 2026-02-18T08:10:00+00:00
- [2026 Elite Status Changes and Ways to Earn Status and Nights More Easily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smart-travel-upgrade-your-getaways-7201309/2026-elite-status-changes-and-ways-to-earn-status-and-nights-more-easily) — 2026-02-11T08:10:00+00:00

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