Get the ‘Cheat Codes’ for Cheaper Travel (NEW)

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

That’s why we started TravelNerd, a free designed to help you crack the code on spending less on your travel

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Your vacation can't afford to miss thisEach week our expert Travel Nerds will show you tips and tricks to get the most out of your travel dollars, :✅ How to get started using travel points and miles (without all the overwhelming jargon)

Furthermore, ✅ Where to find cheap flights (that you actually want to take). ✅ Tips to score hotel upgrades, considering recent developments

Moreover, ✅ How to smartly use credit cards to earn tons of rewards and perks, amid market uncertainty. ✅ Lesser-known ways to make your Disney trip cheaper and easier. ✅ Ways to make your travels more affordable even without credit card rewards. ✅ What all the travel news means for you. ✅ Fast-moving travel deals to help you a bundle. ✅ And much more

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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

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

On the other hand, ) experiencing everything from basic economy to international first class

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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

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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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