AirBnB is not for me.  The current state of the app is such a far cry from it’s original concept that I feel they’ve lost the plot.  What started as a friendly platform for local people to rent out their home short term, has turned into one of the largest burn and churn, sparsely Ikea-furnished, …

Hostels have long been a reliable option to stretch your travel budget, especially when flying solo. Without others tagging along to split costs, sometimes hostels are the only realistic option when we want to check off a destination from our travel bucket list. Solo travelers are here to stay, but like many prices across the …

Back in the good old days, Airbnb was a cheap way to travel without having to fork out a fortune on pricey hotels.   But now Airbnb’s are more expensive than hotels in many cases!   That doesn’t mean that Airbnb is bad: if you want to stay in a hobbit house, an iconic museum, …

All-inclusive resorts offer everything you need for a fun and relaxing vacation but without the hassle.   From delicious food and tasty cocktails to private beaches and constant entertainment and activities, the right all-inclusive resort will have whatever you’re looking for right at your fingertips.   All-inclusive travel is convenient, easy, and often more affordable …

One of the most fun aspects of any vacation is choosing where to stay. There are some real gems out there along with some real duds. As fun as a hotel stay can be, it can also be a nightmare! Travelers tend to put the most effort into picking the perfect place to stay when …

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 …

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 …

Where are the best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico? With hundreds of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, it can be hard to choose where to stay. But new data from TripAdvisor just ranked the best luxury all-inclusive resorts in Mexico in 2023. All-inclusive resorts have been getting more and more popular lately, offering a relaxing and hassle-free …

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 …

Cabo is a popular destination in Mexico known for its many sprawling hotels and all-inclusive resorts. But if you’re looking for a more intimate, boutique place to stay, there are also plenty of options to choose from in Cabo. Boutique hotels are perfect for travelers who are looking for a more intimate experience with unique …

Every dollar counts these days, especially when traveling. Between inflation and rising airfare costs, it seems the cost of a vacation is more than ever. And while a travel budget has many facets, the one that typically takes the biggest slice of the pie is accommodations. So, when choosing a vacation destination, it is helpful …

In just a few short months, three major travel companies will come together to launch a comprehensive loyalty program. The move will make accumulating and using hotel rewards across platforms possible and will include the introduction of a new loyalty program to a popular accommodation booking site for the first time ever. When it launches …