IHG Set to Overhaul Loyalty Program
Big changes are coming to the IHG loyalty program later this year. IHG Hotels & Resorts announced today that a new tier and bonus point earning structure is set to…
Sally French
Sally French is a travel rewards expert who joined NerdWallet in 2020. 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. Twitter: @SAFmedia.
Posts by Sally French:
5 Reasons Why ‘Shoulder Season’ Is the Best Time to Travel
In many ways, travel in 2021 was more challenging than it was in 2020. While demand for travel returned, sufficient hospitality staffing often did not, leading to long waits at…
$1,000 to Re-Enter the U.S. — How Much COVID Tests Abroad Can Cost Your Family
How much money should you set aside for COVID tests when traveling internationally? It could cost you one grand. That’s what happened to Josh Summers and his family, who paid…
Travel Diaries: How I Took a Luxury Vacay to Arizona on Points
Hotel free night certificates can be one of the best perks imaginable on a hotel credit card. Depending on the hotel you pick and the night you stay, their value…
U.S. Travelers to EU to Face New Fee, Paperwork in 2022
Traveling to some countries in Europe will soon require yet another piece of paperwork — and yet another fee. For Americans, that fee is just under $8 (7 euros) per…
‘Spider-Man’ Debuts and ‘Matrix’ Is Next: How to Save on Movie Tickets
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” debuted in theaters last weekend to a huge box office win. The superhero film not only beat estimates, grabbing $260 million in North American theaters on…
The Best Disney Credit Card Isn’t a Disney Credit Card at All
A trip to Disney World or Disneyland can easily be as expensive as it is magical. Happily, credit card perks can make it significantly cheaper. But here’s something that might…
Winter Storms, COVID: How to Change a Flight Last-Minute
Rerouting, rebooking, diverting, you name it. Making last-minute flight changes can be an enormous stressor amid an already stressful holiday travel season. Hundreds of flights have already been canceled last-minute…
Inflation Keeps Surging: Government’s Next Step Could Impact Savers
Inflation has been surging worldwide for months, and it’s impacting prices of nearly everything, from gas to Oreos. On Dec. 15, the Federal Reserve announced steps to take action. “High…
Southwest to Roll Out 4th Fare Type in 2022: What to Know
Southwest Airlines is set to offer a fourth fare type in 2022, which could give passengers more options concerning how many points they earn per flight, their cancellation policy and…
