Introducing Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways, a NerdWallet Podcast

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Speaker 2 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.

Speaker 2 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.

Speaker 2 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.

Speaker 2 New episodes will air on Wednesdays, and our travel nerds can't wait to help you get the best value for all your adventures.

Speaker 4 Hi there, I'm Megan Coyle.

Speaker 5 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?

Speaker 4 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?

Speaker 4 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.

Speaker 5 We're your financially savvy friends who love to travel.

Speaker 5 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.

Speaker 4 And don't worry, we'll keep it fun. We're travel nerds, not travel snobs.

Speaker 4 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.

Speaker 5 Spoiler, it involves a lot of chocolate-covered raisins.

Speaker 4 So whether you're planning your next getaway or just love staying ahead of the travel game, hit that follow button.

Speaker 4 We've got practical tips, expert interviews, and plenty of hot takes to help you travel smarter, not harder.

Speaker 5 Your passport will thank you, and so will your wallet.

Speaker 4 Follow Smart Travel on your favorite podcast app and we'll see you on the runway.

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