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Are We Booking Hotel Rooms Too Far in Advance?
The "sweet spot" for booking a hotel room is just 8 to 14 days before travel, according to a new report from Hotels.com.The booking engine's 2026 Hotel Price Index—based on internal…
Las Vegas All-Inclusive Summer Packages Are Trending. But Which Ones Are Good Deals?
Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas has become the city's latest megaresort to announce—or re-announce, in Circa's case—a promotional summer package that bundles together rooms,…
8 of the Cheapest Places to Travel in Europe Right Now
With the U.S. dollar dropping in value and another economic downturn looking more and more likely, budget-conscious American travelers might want to be especially choosy right now…
Don’t Have Elite Status? Fake It and Get Free Upgrades with These Tips
A lot of things in the travel world are tilted in favor of people who travel so much that they have attained elite status. But what about everyday, non-elite status vacationers that…
Two Cheap New Hotels in Manhattan are a Dream Come True for Visitors
Strictly from the standpoint of a tourist, the most expensive location in America has been New York City. There have recently been times when it was difficult to find a Manhattan hotel…
Arthur Frommer: Marriott's Low-Cost Moxy Chain May Bring About Lasting Industry Change
In a recent blog, I discussed the opening of a large (612 rooms) new hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan charging as little as $139 to $169 (and only occasionally higher) per night…
A Two-Fer Trip to New Zealand and Tahiti, with Hotels, That Costs the Same As Airfare Alone
A good deal saves you money.A really good deal does that, but also solves a problem.I'll put the surprisingly generous deal I found today in the second category. It's for travel from…
NYC Hotel Rates Are Shocking Now! Here's Why, Plus How to Pay Less
A perfect storm has hit the hotel market in New York City, driving prices to historic highs. The ascent began, partially, in spring of 2022, when Governor Greg Abbott of Texas started…
I Stayed At the World's Most Accessible Hotel. Here's What It Was Like
Every guest room at West Virginia's Schoolhouse Hotel is accessible, and so are all of the public spaces. Which leaves me to wonder: Why aren't more lodgings taking the needs of…
How Airbnb's Revamp Could End Up Doubling Your Vacation Costs
This week Airbnb announced what the vacation rental giant is calling its “biggest changes in a decade.” That’s not hyperbole. Alas, the changes don't involve reining in fees (we…
5 Ways to Ensure A Vacation Rental Meets Your Definition of Clean
Every vacation renter claims their units will be clean, but in reality, many of them cut corners. Here's how to make sure your Airbnb or home rental is sanitized to your own standards.
In New York City, 50% Off Shows and Attractions, Plus Deep Winter Discounts on Hotels and Food
Deep winter means deep discounts in New York City. That was true pre-pandemic, but the number of deals has grown exponentially this year thanks to the city's proactive tourist…
That Tempting Travel Deal Could Be a Rip-Off. Tips for Spotting a Real Bargain
Promoted travel deals are often just marketing—and sometimes scams. Here's how to find the actual values.
How Much More Expensive Is an Airbnb Than a Hotel Room? New Data
This time last year, I wrote a blog post about a survey that showed that a new winner had emerged in the long-standing battle between the hotel industry and Airbnb. Thanks to social…
New York City Puts Hotels, Shows, and Museums on Sale for October
Fall is normally New York City's most busy and expensive season, with hundreds of thousands of travelers descending on the city for business meetings, Broadway show weekends, the…
Finding Affordable Holiday Airfare and Hotels in 2021
The holidays will be tricky this year, and I’m not just talking about potential gift shortages due to global supply chain issues. Travel patterns continue to shift. While there’s still…
Curacao To Give One Night Free After Every Three Booked—We Think
Last week, headlines trumpeted the news that hotels on Curaçao are giving visitors a big incentive to visit: four nights for the price of three. The deal, the equivalent of 25% off the…
50 Percent Off a Save-Now, Go-Later Mexican Luxury Beach Vacation
In normal times, it can be difficult to get a spot at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences, a Playa del Carmen property that's popular with return visitors. The all-inclusive resort…
Same Time, Next Year—for 20 Years: Win a Free Annual Mexican Vacation
How do you like the idea of a free luxury vacation on Mexico's Caribbean coast for your first post-pandemic getaway? How about repeating the experience every year for the next two…
The Lodges at Four Hugely Popular US National Parks Are On Sale
Several weeks ago we wrote that we expected to see discounts on stays at the great lodges of our national parks thanks to the lack of international tourists in the United States this…
Marriott Offers 20% Off a Future Stay if You Buy a Gift Card Now
With their cash flow negative, hotels are getting creative about ways to put some funds in the coffers until this storm has passed. We told you about "hotel bonds," which some…
Let This Japanese Inn Livestream Your Stay and You’ll Only Pay $1 a Night
Exhibitionists on a budget have a new lodging option in Japan. The Asahi Ryokan, located in Fukuoka on the subtropical island of Kyushu, is offering one room on the property at a rate…
Take Your Next Beach Vacation in the Bahamas: It's the Right Thing to Do
The pictures are devastating: mile after mile of rubble, overturned cars, and marooned boats where once homes, streets, and marinas stood. Hurricane Dorian, the slow-moving, hugely…
Find the Name of That Secret Priceline Hotel with This Canny Tool
Priceline hides the identities of its best hotel deals, but there's a browser extension that pinpoints the property you're bidding on before you buy.
An App That (Almost) Guarantees the Lowest Hotel Rates
It’s said there are no guarantees in life. But does that apply to travel? For hotels, a relatively new app may offer the closest thing to a guaranteed low price that I’ve seen. It’s…