Jun 18th, 2013 at 1:00PM: Venturist, Flickr
Airbnb has become one of the go to sites for travelers looking for a more authentic experience while traveling. After all, if you are in a city for more than a few days, it's certainly more comfortable to have your own kitchen and space for chilling out after hours of adventuring.
But it's not just about having a cool place to stay. Renting from individuals on Airbnb is cost ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Is Renting On Airbnb Cheaper Than Staying At A Hotel? A Graphic Comparison Of US Cities
Jun 18th, 2013 at 1:00PM: Venturist, Flickr
Airbnb has become one of the go to sites for travelers looking for a more authentic experience while traveling. After all, if you are in a city for more than a few days, it's certainly more comfortable to have your own kitchen and space for chilling out after hours of adventuring.
But it's not just about having a cool place to stay. Renting from individuals on Airbnb is cost ...Galley Gossip: 9 Safety Tips For New Flight Attendants (And Solo Travelers)
Jun 17th, 2013 at 10:00AM: 1. "The Gift of Fear," by Gavin De Becker, should be required reading for all men and women, especially for those of us who travel, particularly for women who travel alone. I've recommended this book to more flight attendants and passengers than anything thing else over the years. It's saved my life more than once.
2. Skip the first floor. They're easier to break into. That's why you'll never ...Hotel News We Noted: June 14, 2013
Jun 14th, 2013 at 4:00PM: Rancho Las Palmas Image Courtesy of Omni Hotels
Happy Friday, "Hotel News We Noted" readers. Summer is heating up, and that means that the hotel world is in full swing, promoting summer travel, touting new resort openings and even launching new initiatives. This column brings you the best, the weirdest and the most interesting news of note from the hospitality world each week. Have a tip, comment ...The Naked Walk Of Shame And Other Crazy Hotel Antics
Jun 9th, 2013 at 2:00PM: David Nestor, Flickr
Traveling to new places gives us a sense of anonymity we just can't get when we're in our home cities – there's next to no chance of us bumping into someone we know or having people recognize us as "that weird person that did xyz." Which is perhaps exactly why so many travelers lose their inhibitions when they're on the road and do things they would never dare otherwise. ...Bedbugs Being Dealt With By Tough, Heartless Science
Jun 4th, 2013 at 2:00PM: Medill DC/ Flickr
Nasty bedbugs are bad news for everyone. Travelers drop them off or pick them up at just about any hotel. The people that run those hotels hate them too. Bedbugs require a great deal of attention just to keep circling your room. But now, some good science has bad news for bedbugs. All bedbugs will die via a safe, non-chemical resource that instantly, physically ends them.
...The Death Of Room Service?
Jun 4th, 2013 at 9:00AM: Will Merydith, Flickr
I've always felt that one of the great luxuries of staying in a hotel has nothing to do with how premium the furnishings are or how fancy the décor is. No, what really makes a hotel indulgent is the fact that I don't have to do things myself. The bed needs to be made in the morning? Not my problem! Towels need replacing? Good thing fresh ones are just a phone call ...Hotel News We Noted: May 31, 2013
May 31st, 2013 at 2:00PM: Courtesy of Hilton Hotels
It's the last "Hotel News We Noted" of May, and we have lots of news to report. If you're just tuning in, each Friday, "Hotel News We Noted" brings readers the latest, most interesting and downright oddest news of note from the hospitality world.
Have a tip or a comment to share? Leave a note below or shoot us an email.
Wellness Lovers Unite: Miraval Comes to ... ...Hotel Tonight: Testing The Last-Minute Hotel Booking Service In New York City
May 31st, 2013 at 11:00AM: I just finished renovating my one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment, an experience that has driven many a New Yorker to drink, or even better, to a hotel room. With my husband and me both working from home, a toddler at heel and not many friends with "extra" room for us to crash, we were forced to decamp while our apartment was without a kitchen or bathroom. Looking for options, I first turned to Airbnb, ...How To Stay In Nice Hotels Without Paying Top Dollar
May 30th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
UggBoy UggGirl, Flickr
I still remember the feeling of slipping into 600 thread count sheets after months of staying in backpacker hostels where the bedding was often akin to vintage potato sacks and the mattress boasted a giant dimple where thousands of other young unwashed explorers had slept before me. Settling onto an ergonomic, body-cradling bed, resting against down pillows, waking up to a ...I'm The Sucker Who Still Likes Travel Brochures
May 26th, 2013 at 10:00AM: I'm a sucker for brochures. It makes no sense to plan one's vacation itinerary, even in part, based on what you see in the flyers and brochures you pick up in your hotel lobby or at a visitor's information office, but sometimes I do just that, and I suspect I'm not alone. By the end of a trip, I might have dozens of papers, maps and brochures strewn about my rental car and most of the time, they ...Hotel News We Noted: May 18, 2013
May 18th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Courtesy of Hotel Pain Dei Palais
Are you ready for the weekend, "Hotel News We Noted" readers? We sure are – and we can't believe that it's almost the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day! This week is jam packed with your usual hotel news, plus a special addition in some of our favorite packages, promotions and last-minute deals for the long weekend.
If you're a new fan, "Hotel News ...A Creative Way To Market In-Room Porn: No Malware! No Spyware! No Viruses!
May 17th, 2013 at 11:00AM: The pretty young woman in a miniskirt on my TV screen had an interesting sales pitch that caught my attention.
"Access your in-room adult movie selections," she purred. "Where there's no spyware, no malware and no viruses!"
Here, on my television screen at an inn in Oregon, was proof positive that purveyors of in-room hotel porn are getting desperate. Given the choice between accessing porn ...Hotel News We Noted: May 11, 2013
May 11th, 2013 at 12:00PM: It's the weekend, and you know that that means – it's time for "Hotel News We Noted," your annual wrap up of the best, wackiest and downright odd hotel news of the week. Spring has sprung in the hotel world, and we're seeing tons of openings from major brands and boutique properties alike, as well as a slew of packages, many of which incentivize travelers to book early for summer stays. Time ...How To Get Around Priceline's Annoying New Bidding Hurdles
Apr 29th, 2013 at 11:00AM: If you're accustomed to bidding for hotels, flights and rental cars on Priceline, you may have noticed that in recent months the bidding process has become more cumbersome and time consuming. When your bid is rejected, you need to change some element of your offer before bidding again – the dates, the geographic area, the vehicle class for car rentals or the star level for hotels – in ...Hotel News We Noted: April 26, 2013
Apr 26th, 2013 at 4:00PM:
Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we discuss the best trends, openings and news of note in the industry. We love to hear from you, so please leave comments below or alert us to tips via email.
Kimpton Gets Quirky With Wellness Marketing
Hotels across the country have jumped on the wellness marketing trend, but Kimpton does it better than most, offering fitness ...
Holiday Inn Or Hampton Inn? Trying To Decode Priceline's Star Ratings System
Apr 14th, 2013 at 10:00AM: I'm a cheapskate and a risk taker, so Priceline's "Name Your Own Price" bidding tool was made for me. Over the years, I've bid on and gotten three- and four-star hotels in cities all over North America and Europe for an average of about $75 per night and as little as $35 using the free-re bid system outlined here. I love the deals but for me, part of the fun is the serendipity of seeing William ...Jetsetter Purchased By TripAdvisor, What Does This Mean For Flash Sales And Travel?
Apr 12th, 2013 at 1:00PM: Flash sale site Gilt Groupe has unloaded its lagging travel brand Jetsetter, which was quickly snapped up by TripAdvisor, news outlets reported this week.
Despite offering a well-respected reputation in the industry for decent flash sale deals for consumers interested in luxury travel experiences and recent advancements in its mobile application with tonight-only deals, Jetsetter has not been a ...New Website Reunites Hotel Guests With Lost Possessions
Apr 2nd, 2013 at 4:00PM:
Have you ever settled into your seat on an airplane only to be struck with the realization that you've left something valuable in your hotel room? If so, you're not alone in experiencing that sinking feeling. Each year, thousands of hotel guests leave behind everything from toys to ipad chargers to wedding rings – and getting them back (if they ever do) often involves many fruitless ...A Q&A With Plastiki Adventurer David de Rothschild On The WHOLE WORLD Water Campaign
Mar 26th, 2013 at 10:00AM: Three years ago, adventurer, entrepreneur and activist David de Rothschild sailed from San Francisco to Sydney on a catamaran made of 12,500 reclaimed plastic bottles.
His goal with the Plastiki project was to bring awareness to environmental issues like global warming and plastic pollution, and he has continued to stay active in the environmental movement. Most recently, de Rothschild signed ...Hotel News We Noted: March 16, 2013
Mar 16th, 2013 at 3:00PM: Luck o' the Irish to you, hotel fans. Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world.
As always, we welcome your tips, so feel free to leave comments below or send us an email.
Hotel Opening: The Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
The 532-room luxury resort is the first ...
