The Travel Nerds know how to get the most from any trip \u2014 whether they\u2019re staying in a luxury hotel on credit card points or finding the best airfare.\xa0\nTo kick off this Nerdy Travel Diaries series, NerdWallet travel writer Sally French shares how she saved money on a trip to New Mexico for a weightlifting meet. One tip? Make sure you know where your credit card points have the most value.\xa0\nTo send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.\nLike what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.