Welcome to Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways, from NerdWallet

3.066 - 12.372 Meghan Coyle

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?

12.932 - 27.501 Sally French

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.

28.101 - 40.149 Meghan Coyle

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.

40.57 - 53.759 Sally French

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.

54.099 - 57.022 Meghan Coyle

Spoiler, it involves a lot of chocolate covered raisins.

57.522 - 68.292 Sally French

So whether you're planning your next getaway or just love staying ahead of the travel game, hit that follow button. We've got practical tips, expert interviews, and plenty of hot takes to help you travel smarter, not harder.