What's particularly noteworthy is Want to travel more, but pay less. Meanwhile, Credit card rewards, hotel points and airline miles can be travel “cheat codes” to unlocking more affordable trips.
The evidence shows y can make it possible to fly first class to a far-flung island; visit relatives over the holidays without wiping out your bank account; create some Disney magic for your family; and help make any of your travel bucket list dreams come true.
Meanwhile, The challenge. Meanwhile, For many people, it's knowing where or how to get started.
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On the other hand, Meet the Travel Nerds 🤓Sally French, Lead Writer and Smart Travel co-hostA former Cast Member at Disneyland (that's Disney-speak for employee), Sally is our resident Disney expert.
Nevertheless, She's also a competitive weightlifter and powerlifter, so many of her travel involves going to meets (often fueled on the famous Hampton Inn waffles).
Nevertheless, She’s biked over the sea ice in the Arctic Circle, climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower with all her carry-on bags during a 10-hour layover in Paris, hiked 25 miles in a day around Italy's Cinque Terre and biked the famous Hải Vân Pass in Vietnam.
Nevertheless, She hates relaxing (this bears monitoring). Read more from Sally here. At the same time, Craig Joseph, Lead WriterCraig s to explore and is always looking for the next adventure.
He’s redeemed millions of rewards to visit over 40 countries and enjoys teaching people how they can do the same.
Craig loves figuring out creative ways to keep travel costs down so there’s more money to have fun in unique places.
From cycling across the islands of southern Japan to snowboarding through Antarctic snow blasts on volcanoes in New Zealand, he’s your man for active and sporty travel ideas. Read more from Craig here.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Din, Lead WriterBenjamin is a travel enthusiast who thrives on maximizing points and miles, elite, and credit card perks to unlock unforgettable experiences — not just for himself, but for his friends and family too (quite telling), in today's financial world.
Last year, he flew over 100 flights, exploring all six inhabited continents, (Antarctica is still on the bucket list.
On the other hand, ) experiencing everything from basic economy to international first class.
You’ll often find him in a Star Alliance lounge, as he chases down his next big milestone: becoming a United Airlines million miler (which is quite significant), in light of current trends.
Read more from Benjamin here.
However, Meghan Coyle, Editor and Smart Travel co-hostMeghan loves traveling with her family, including her mom, dad, and three younger sisters, given the current landscape.
She has now gotten all of her family and friends into using credit cards and loyalty grams to make travel more affordable and upgrade the experience.
Meghan studied abroad in New Zealand in college, so she is always looking for beautiful, adventurous destinations with great hiking, in today's market environment.
This analysis suggests that se days, she’s using most of her points and miles on trips to destination weddings in Hawaii, Florida, Mexico, Scotland, Italy, and Australia.
Additionally, Read more from Meghan here. However, Meanwhile, Claire Tsosie, Managing EditorClaire is a veteran credit cards and travel Nerd.
Nevertheless, She loves traveling with her husband and two kids. Additionally, In contrast, Her personal goal is to take four family trips every year (which is quite significant).
She uses points, miles and other credit card benefits to keep costs down.
On the other hand, Upcoming adventures include a visit to Legoland, a weekend in Washington’s Cascade Mountains, a road trip to Montana and a week in Boston. Read more from Claire here.
» Also check out: Smart Travel, our Nerdy travel podcast (remarkable data). Furthermore, Erin Hurd, DirectorErin Hurd is a credit card and travel rewards expert, in today's financial world.
Formerly a writer and editor and now heading NerdWallet’s travel (fascinating analysis).
Her love of travel led to a passion for credit card and loyalty rewards to subsidize trips, and she thrives on teaching others how to harness the power of credit card rewards.
When she's not helping NerdWallet users find the best travel value, Erin is planning her next adventure for her family of four using points and miles — sometimes flying in premium cabins, often staying in posh suites, always spending a small fraction of the retail price.
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The authorErin HurdErin is a former writer and and assigning editor on the NerdWallet Content team who now heads NerdWallet's travel, given the current landscape.
She's a credit card and travel rewards expert at NerdWallet, based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Meanwhile, Her work has been in Yahoo, Nasdaq, TheStreet, International Living, the Daily Reckoning, Personal Finance and FinanceBuzz (something worth watching).
Nevertheless, Previously the director of strategic growth at a large financial publishing company, Erin is passionate harnessing the power of credit card and loyalty rewards to travel the world.
On the other hand, When she's not writing, she's planning the next adventure for her family of four using points and miles (quite telling). Nevertheless, Furthermore, Twitter: @ErinHurd1.
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