Travel Might Not Be the Stress-Reliever You Hoped for in 2021
The entirety of 2020 was brutal for most people, and the first few months of 2021 wasn’t exactly the panacea many hoped for. But now, you might’ve been lucky enough…
Sally French
Sally is a travel rewards expert at NerdWallet. She previously wrote about travel and credit cards for The New York Times and its sibling site, Wirecutter. She also has worked for MarketWatch and The Orange County Register. She loves fitness, and her travels have included cycling up the coastline of Vietnam and over the sea ice in the Arctic Circle. Sally studied journalism at the University of Missouri. Follow her on Twitter @SAFmedia. Email: [email protected]
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Capital One Adds Airline Transfer Partners, Set To Open Airport Lounges
Capital One might trail behind other big banks, like American Express and Chase, in the eyes of savvy travelers optimizing for credit card perks that level up their status, like…
The Guide to the Dollar Express Rewards Program
If you’re booking a vehicle with Dollar Rental Car, then you may as well take the extra step to enroll in the Dollar Express membership program. It’s free to join,…
COVID Safety Rules May Limit Your Trip — Even If You’re Vaccinated
You’ve finally gotten your vaccine and are ready to roar into 2021. You might hug Grandma for the first time in a year, and you’re finally set to jet off…
How to Pick a Premium Travel Credit Card
You’ve probably seen that one friend who always lives it up on vacation. They frequently post pictures of themselves inside secluded airport lounges, champagne in hand. They always seem to…
The Guide to Budget Rent a Car’s Fastbreak Program
If you’re booking a rental car with Budget, then take the extra step to enroll in the rental company’s Fastbreak membership program. Not only is Budget’s Fastbreak program free to…
Why (and How) to Renew Your Passport Now, Even If You’re Not Traveling Soon
Although an international trip is likely still a ways off, you should grab your passport and check when it expires. Now is one of the best times to renew your…
Book These Hyatt Hotels Before They Get More Expensive
As of March 25, 2021, the number of points required to book a free night at 10 Hyatt hotels worldwide just got more expensive. Points-smart travelers will lock in stays…
Is Hotel Elite Status Worth Considering in 2021?
Hotel elite status used to be one of the hottest status symbols in travel pre-coronavirus. Upgrades to suites and access to club lounges were the stuff of Instagram influencers’ and…
Traveling to California? At Theme Parks, Food Is Main Attraction
Southern California theme park Knott’s Berry Farm is known for its decadent fried chicken dinners and boysenberry pie. It’s also equally famous for its thrill rides, like the rickety, wooden…
