Tagged With "vacation"

Airbnb, the big vacation rental site, is now so big it's about to become the world's largest hotelier—except it says it's not really in that business, and not at war with those who are. Airbnb's chief says he's in favor of reasonable regulation,...

Airbnb and Paris have come to an agreement: the company will warn hosts who are violating rental regulations, and the city will see how that works out.

The recent terror attacks in Paris apparently haven't put off its lure for visitors; Airbnb reports it's the top New Year holiday booking in Europe, and second only to New York world-wide. The vacation rental company says it has 45,000 people booked in Paris for the holiday, and 47,000 in New York. The rest of the top 5 are London with 35,000, Sydney with 25,000 and Barcelona with 24,000. The figures indicate a quick and solid comeback for Paris's tourism industry; immediately after the...

Britain's biggest tour operators have cancelled all summer travel to Tunisia, following government advice. Travelers will get refunds or alternate destinations.

Vienna allows short-term rentals but requires licenses—and taxes. Authorities are cracking down now on those with neither or who owe taxes.

Amsterdam also known as Venice of the North or Mokum. Amsterdam is famous for many things, from its art and rich heritage to its elaborate canals and limitless cafes but it stands out for one thing over all else; making for the most unique and unforgettable trip for young adults and people of age alike. Any Amsterdam trip would be considered unfinished if it did not include- Rijksmuseum - Starting off slow, this excellent museum houses some of the greatest European masterpieces of all time.

A very nice piece.I didn't get to take this hike on my visit, but I loved the Olympic National Park

This seems to me to simply be a vehicle to generate traffic to a personal website promoting what he's really "obsessed with" - guns, knives, bows and other weaponry. Really? Very disappointing.

We've been replacing CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lighting) with new LED (Light Emitting Diode) type bulbs for over a year. They have multiple shapes to suit your needs. They use less than half the electricity of a CFL and last longer too. They have the added advantage of achieving full light in <0.5 seconds. Prices are dropping for all economy bulbs.

A nice conclusion to an interesting and helpful series, Samantha. Thanks! Some people fund their travels by living very simply on the road -- keeping expenses to a few bucks a day. That might work for them, but I travel to experience a place. And that means admissions to attractions, eating good quality meals, staying at a decent hotel etc. I'm old enough that an element of comfort and civilization are important to me. I'd rather live simply at home than on the road, and these tips provide...

Some more great tips Samantha! For people with jobs that offer overtime, I've always found that is a great way to save up money quickly. It's easier to stay motivated working extra when you know the extra amount on your check funds your travel.

Glad to see that you guys enjoyed the series. It was an interesting and eye opening post. Since I wrote this, we even cut cable and are using OTA and Netflix. Saving us about $100 a month. Not much, but it's a $100 closer to living my freedom lifestyle I am working toward. Thanks again for the comments. Have a great weekend.

Haven't gotten to cord cutter status yet, but you did inspire me to caLloyd them up and hack away at the bill...vut about 60 a month with very little pain. Thanks!

I suppose then that it is no surprise that the German economy is the strongest in Europe, by far. I love my vacations and take them, but then again my job is fairly secure. But can understand this sentiment, especially the part about vacations being too expensive for poorer families to take.

Paying for the vacation is certainly a big issue; one that affected my family for years. It's interesting the way such issues can play out when employers either count on people not taking vacation, or actually paying them not to. Case in point: Norwegian Air has just had to hire more pilots, quickly, to avoid cancellation of many flights. The company had expected its pilots to be more willing to "sell back" their days off than they turned out to be. And speaking of Germany: One of the perks...

No matter if you’re flying or having a short road trip with your family, you’ll need to prepare well. Kids are needy and naughty and even the best-behaved little ones often make a scene when travelling. However, there are things you can do to minimize meltdowns and make your trip full of laughs instead of tears. Get everyone on board Older kids understand what travelling is, but younger ones might be a bit confused by the concept. They might not understand that you’ll not be spending nights...

Vacationing in California can be whatever you want it to be. Many people think of California in terms of its big cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, but California is also full of mountains, lakes, coastal forests, and much more. One of the best ways to vacation in California is off the beaten path with camping and glamping. Let's take a look at some of the California regions to consider in your vacation plans. Northern California Wine Country California is a huge state...

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Besides roadside assistance, AAA gives you discounts that can save you enough money each year to pay for the membership! Samantha shares some ideas.

AAA really ought to have that Amex slogan: "Don't leave home without it!"

A nice summary of why AAA is one of the best travel investments you can make.

Peak travel season is on, and as many as a third of the vacationers are headed for rural areas.       Rural tourism is a hot trend in China now, accounting for a third of all holidays.

The British pound and U.S. dollar are both much stronger this year in exchange rates with the Euro, but that's likely to have a much bigger effect on British travelers than Americans. True, more Americans are likely to travel to Europe this year.