Vacation Rentals & Hotels
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16 Things You Should Never Overlook When Checking into a Hotel
On the surface, your hotel room might seem clean … but if you take the time to really inspect it, you might be surprised at how dirty it actually is. Sadly, many hotels focus on quick turnaround rather than a…
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17 Things You Should Never Do in a Hotel Room
From soaking in bubble baths to sipping bubbly, there are many things to love about hotel rooms. But while they may present a pristine and inviting environment at first glance, appearances can be deceiving. In reality, not all hotels adhere…
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Best Hotel Breakfast Buffets Across America
As Cheapists, we’re all about value when it comes to booking a hotel. What are we getting for the price? More often than not, if breakfast isn’t included with our hotel stay, we’re searching for an alternative. But which hotels…
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11 Old-Fashioned Towns That Are Popular Again
Old-fashioned towns across America are often overshadowed by the allure of sprawling urban centers like Los Angeles and New York. These quaint spots, with their charming main streets and historic buildings, often struggle to attract tourists who are drawn to…
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10 Vacation Destinations That Are No Longer Worth It Because They Cost Too Much
Remember the good old days of being able to factor multiple vacations, even family vacations into your plans for the year? If you’re still someone who does that, consider yourself fortunate (or travel savvy). For many, some once-popular vacation destinations…
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11 of the Most Obscenely Expensive Beaches To Visit in the US
In the market for a beach vacation, but not sure where to start? Packing up and heading to one of the country’s most storied and beautiful beaches is usually easy enough to do. Unless of course, you’ve chosen one of…
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9 Hotel Red Flags You Can’t Afford To Ignore
You need to keep your wits about you any time you check into a new hotel. With AI-generated content flooding the online world, it’s not at all far-fetched to suggest…
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6 Unhinged Travel Hacks To Help You Save Money
Your next vacation or business trip doesn’t have to be cripplingly expensive. Just because you have your sights set on staying at an impressively classy hotel in a dreamlike destination…
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10 Clever Hotel Hacks That Will Save You Money
With the cost of living continuing to climb, the times when you manage to save enough money to take a trip have become true moments of luxury. But just because…
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Visit These American Iconic Buildings and Monuments
The country’s full of awe-inspiring natural wonders — but those made by man (and woman) are equally impressive. The architect behind a design or the creation’s history, style, or purpose…
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The Friendliest Cities in the World (and How Much They Cost to Visit)
When choosing a destination to travel to, it’s important to keep the social environment in mind. If your ideal locale is full of rude people, it might kill the vibe…
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The Biggest Hotels in the World
When it comes to size, some hotels tower over others, spanning hundreds of acres and including everything from bowling alleys and lazy rivers to wildlife habitats. We’ve pulled together 50…
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Airbnb Guests Share Their ‘Most Common Complaints’
From noisy neighbors to dirty rooms, guests recently shared their most common Airbnb “complaints” on Reddit, where superfans discussed what makes the difference between a holiday horror story, a mediocre…
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Haunted Hotels to Make Your Stay Spooky
Some of America’s hotels have histories that are centuries old and reportedly still have guests that’ve long overstayed their welcome. Spend a night at one of these notoriously haunted hotels…
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Incredible Hot Tubs Around the World
Longing for a spectacular soak? The world’s most breathtaking hot tubs can be found in places you wouldn’t necessarily expect: at the bottom of snowy mountains, housed within igloos, inside…
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Dreamy A-Frame Cabins You Can Rent This Fall
The popularity of A-frame cabins soared from the mid-1950s through the 1970s as Americans with disposable income looked for inexpensive ways to build a vacation home. While they might not…
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Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences Worth the Extravagant Price Tag
Ever dream about what you’d do if you hit a million-dollar jackpot? For many, the answer is simple: “Travel the world.” But travel is a different ballgame when you have…
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Experienced Travelers Are Abandoning Hotels.com — Here’s Why
When Expedia Group revamped its loyalty program this summer, the company pitched it as a way to unify its Expedia, Vrbo, and Hotels.com brands. The new, comprehensive travel rewards program…
