Sam Kemmis

Jan 12, 2025 | nerdwallet.com | Sally French |Sam Kemmis

Car rental pricing is highly variable. National is the most expensive company while Thrifty is the cheapest. But prices vary based on when and where you book.

Dec 6, 2024 | nerdwallet.com | Barbara Marquand |Sam Kemmis |Elina Geller

Find out whether you need travel insurance for your next trip, what it covers, and how to compare and shop for the best plan.

Oct 24, 2024 | nerdwallet.com | Sam Kemmis |Elina Geller

The Alaska Airlines Companion fare lets you book one round-trip coach fare for just $99 (plus taxes and fees), and it could save you hundreds.

Sep 14, 2024 | omaha.com | Sam Kemmis

Traveling during peak season can be a drag. Visiting Europe in the summer, for example, means contending with higher prices, tight availability and throngs of fellow travelers. That’s why many savvy travelers choose to vacation during “shoulder seasons” that lie between peak season and low season — spring and autumn for many destinations. Yet remote work and overcrowded peak seasons have increased the popularity of these shoulder seasons.

Sep 14, 2024 | news.lee.net | Sam Kemmis

Traveling during peak season can be a drag. Visiting Europe in the summer, for example, means contending with higher prices, tight availability and throngs of fellow travelers. That’s why many savvy travelers choose to vacation during “shoulder seasons” that lie between peak season and low season — spring and autumn for many destinations. Yet remote work and overcrowded peak seasons have increased the popularity of these shoulder seasons.