Vacation Rentals & Hotels
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12 Beach Towns That Still Feel Affordable, And 12 That Have Become Too Expensive for Many Travelers
These beach towns show where travelers can still find value and where rising hotel, food, and parking costs have made vacations harder to justify.
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6 Hotel Brands That Are Worth It in 2026 and 6 You Might Want To Avoid
Not all hotel chains deliver the same value in 2026. Based on traveler reviews, this guide highlights six hotels brands that consistently satisfy guests and six that often disappoint.
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20 Things No One Should Ever Do When Staying In a Hotel Room
Staying in a hotel should be relaxing, but simple mistakes can put your belongings, health and security at risk. Discover 20 common hotel habits to avoid so you can enjoy a safer and stress-free stay.
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Americans Are Replacing Expensive Vacations With These Surprisingly Great Weekend Escapes
More Americans are choosing affordable weekend escapes over costly vacations. Discover the trips that offer relaxation without the expense.
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Things Americans Loved About Traveling That Prices Completely Ruined
Traveling prices have made flights, hotels, meals, and simple trip pleasures feel harder for middle-class Americans to enjoy.
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Americans Are Skipping Hotels For These Surprisingly Cheap Vacation Alternatives
From beach cottages to house swaps and campgrounds, these vacation alternatives can help travelers save money without giving up comfort.
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Clever Tricks People Are Using To Find Cheap Airbnbs and Hotels
Discover cheap Airbnb and hotel tricks that can help you save money, avoid extra costs, and make your next vacation more affordable.
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Travel Booking Scams Can Ruin Your Vacation. Here’s How to Get Ahead of Them
Travel booking scams are on the rise. Learn the most common tactics fraudsters use and how to protect your reservations, money, and vacation.
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Once Included, Now Extra: 10 Hotel Amenities That We Can’t Believe Cost Money
Free breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi, and more hotel amenities now come with fees. Here’s what hotels used to include — and now charge extra for.
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17 Things You Should Never Do in a Hotel Room
Hotel room safety tips can save you from hidden risks. Learn 17 things you should never do during your stay to stay safe and comfortable.
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12 Ways Booking Travel Direct Could Get You a Better Deal
Third-party travel booking websites may be easy to use, but here are 12 reasons why booking travel direct can be the easiest and cheapest choice.
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
