Airbnb has been getting a bad rap recently. In 2021, Barcelona became the first European city to effectively ban Airbnb.  A cascade of cities and even counties followed. Then, earlier this month, New York followed suit by banning booking service platforms like Airbnb from offering short-term unregistered rentals in the city.   And to add …

Where is the first place you head to when you’re planning a trip? For some of us, we always use the same booking platform – maybe through habit, or maybe through always having good experiences with it. Others search around on different apps and websites looking for the best deal that fits our needs. However you …

Airbnb, once known for being an incredible and innovative platform for finding unique accommodations around the world, has fallen from grace with many travelers. Travelers are tired of exorbitant service fees and cleaning fees, ridiculous rules, misleading listings, missing amenities, and inconsistent quality. Here’s why I gave up on Airbnb and what I’m using to …

Vacation accommodation prices have increased considerably in the past 12 months. Alongside the soaring price of international and domestic air travel, that means the overall price of traveling has increased too. As a result, many tourists are focusing on price when choosing their accommodation and their next vacation destination. But which is cheaper: Staying in …

Canada offers unique and life-changing experiences for both locals and international travelers, from majestic mountains to charming lakes to exciting wildlife spotting, as well as vibrant multicultural cities and impressive buildings.  But which are the most interesting destinations for travelers this summer 2023? A new study has the answer.  A recent travel trends analysis shared …

As the world’s largest accommodation provider, Airbnb is anticipating over 300 million guests this year, which in itself is a large number, but when you factor in the estimated 1.4 billion guests it has housed since its start, you can see how popular the booking platform has become. So far in 2023, Airbnb guests have …

More than a billion travelers have used Airbnb to find unique travel experiences since its founding in 2008. With over half a million guests per year visiting more than 220 countries at all different price points, Airbnb has effectively become the only real option for travel rentals. Unfortunately, in the absence of legitimate global competition …

The travel industry has landed back on its feet after a wild few years of uncertainty. Tourism records continue to be shattered left and right, with more and more travelers wanting to take to the skies. It seems as if everyone wants to get out of the house, whether it’s from being cooped up from …

Summer is upon us, and now that travel restrictions have been dropped and international travel has picked up pace, Americans will be heading to the airport en masse with one goal in mind: jetting off to the next trendy sunny spot. With multiple options at hand, and so many countries reinstating normality it’s hard to …

Despite a variety of complaints about short-term rentals, it appears they are here to stay for the long haul. Some are concerned about the safety of such rentals, and others complain they are ruining the heart and soul of certain neighborhoods. Many travelers still prefer hotels over vacation rentals such as Airbnb, VRBO, and even …

Which cities in the United States have the highest Airbnb fees? If you’re planning a trip this summer and thinking of staying in an Airbnb to save money, you’ll want to think twice about these destinations. According to Forbes, these cities have the worst Airbnb fees, which can add as much as 48% to the …

Nothing is worse than putting in hours of research trying to book the perfect getaway, then reaching the final page and seeing exorbitant fees tacked on.  Random cleaning fees, pet fees, high deposits, service charges, and more have sent frustrated travelers into a frenzy! Hotels have made a big comeback after the COVID-19 pandemic, while …