Three airplane seats with blue upholstery and white headrest covers, next to a window showing clouds.
This New Airplane Seat Promises to Make Air Travel Way More Comfortable
It offers improved comfort, and more privacy, too.
Dec 30, 2019
7 Ways to Make a Hotel Room Feel More Like Home
You'll sleep sounder—and be way more comfortable—with these tips.
Dec 21, 2019
This Australian Floating Villa Is a Dreamy Luxe Escape
Staying at this villa can be the kind of vacation you want it to be.
Dec 18, 2019
I’ve Stayed In All the Main Disney World Resorts, And These Ones Have the Best Design
You'll appreciate all the beautiful design details Disney has included in each of these resorts.
Dec 16, 2019
The $4 Laundry Staple I Always Pack in Every Suitcase
When you have to pack clean clothes with dirty clothes, everything ends up smelling slightly less than fresh. But there's a hack for that!
Dec 16, 2019
Peek Inside an Eco-Friendly Tiny Cabin in Australia Designed by Matthew McConaughey
You can indulge in some equally gratifying rest and rejuvenation of your own in this eco-friendly escape.
Dec 10, 2019
This Double Decker Bus Is Decked Out—As a Vacation Rental
The converted bus is located on Ceridwen Centre, a renowned 40-acre organic farm in West Wales’ Teifi Valley.
Dec 7, 2019
Buddy the Elf Would Approve of This Over-the-Top Holiday Suite
This Elf-themed suite is bound to be attractive to those who find Buddy to be a kindred spirit (and also like a lot of sugar).
Dec 3, 2019
How Tulsa, Oklahoma Created a “Living Room” for the Entire City
The Gathering Place, a sprawling riverside park in Tulsa, Oklahoma, functions a lot like the city’s backyard.
Dec 2, 2019
These Are the Best Times to Book Holiday Travel
Here's how you can save money on flights.
Nov 22, 2019
You Can Stay In This Townhouse From “The Crown” and Have Afternoon Tea with Corgis
To celebrating “The Crown” coming back, rent this elegant townhouse in London featured in season 2.
Nov 21, 2019
Vacation Like Royalty, Now That the City Palace of Jaipur is on Airbnb
The words "royal vacation" and "discount" don’t typically go hand in hand, but that’s not the only exceptional detail about this fabulous palace suite that is now listed on Airbnb.
Nov 19, 2019
Starbucks Opened a Cotton-Candy Pink Location in Turks and Caicos
And it has a hand-painted mural inside.
Nov 9, 2019
This Modular Kit Snaps Together to Customize Your RV
One major necessity for those embarking upon the unanchored adventure popularly known as #vanlife is to ensure that the mobile dwelling suits their needs to a tee.
Nov 8, 2019
You Can Stay in One of These Haunted Airbnb Rentals For Just $31
Here are spooky Airbnbs that can be a part that can be your Halloween festivities.
Oct 18, 2019
You Can Stay In the Addams Family House For a Mysterious and Spooky Evening
You can live just like the original fam: creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, all together ooky (snap snap).
Oct 14, 2019
We Toured the Official Lisa Frank Apartment, And You’ve Got To See the Bathroom
For a limited time, one room in Los Angeles has been transformed into a Lisa Frank paradise—which you can reserve for the ultimate throwback sleepover.
Oct 9, 2019
The Goodyear Blimp is on Airbnb—Here’s How You Can Stay Overnight
Apparently, the only way you get to ride in a blimp is by a company invite, but spending the night in one is surprisingly more accessible—at the least for a limited time.
Oct 8, 2019
5 Cozy Fall Rentals for Your Next Weekend Trip, Starting at $85 a Night
What better way to enjoy fall than to plan your own weekend getaway at a cozy retreat that doesn’t break the bank?
Oct 4, 2019
‘Fixer Upper’ Fans, Rejoice: Chip & Joanna Gaines Are Opening a Hotel in Waco
“Ya’ll we’re going to have a hotel in downtown Waco, Texas,” announced Chip, dressed in a bright red bellhop’s uniform.
Oct 3, 2019
The Surprising History of Leaf Peeping Dates Back 1,200 Years
If a leaf changes in a forest, and there’s no one there to Instagram it, does it actually turn from a vibrant summer green to a deep autumnal red?
Sep 23, 2019
Grab Your Friends and Rent This Private Island For Less Than $200/Person
It sounds exclusive and super posh, but believe it or not, it is totally possible to rent a private island without breaking the bank. The mere thought of this luxe getaway instantly conjures up fuzzy paparazzi photos of celebrities soaking up plenty of sun, sipping fancy drinks and living it up on gorgeous island to which only they have access.
Sep 20, 2019
This Cali-Cool Converted School Bus Sleeps 4—And You Can Rent It
You may have seen it featured in Netflix’s Expedition Happiness, and now's your chance to stay in it.
Sep 18, 2019
Attention, Muggles! You Can Spend the Holidays at Hagrid’s Hut for Just $1
You’ll get to meet Harry and Hedwig while you’re there.
Sep 15, 2019
5 Things You Need to Do After Every Trip to Protect Yourself From Bed Bugs
Not only do these tiny pests tend to hide (and breed) inside of beds, couches, and clothing, they’ll gladly hitch a ride on your clothes and luggage if given the opportunity.
Sep 14, 2019
The One Reddit Thread All Renters (and Frequent Travelers) Should Bookmark
Why in 2k19, in the age of Al Gore's internet, is it so hard to find QUALITY photos of bed bugs in context?
Sep 7, 2019
The Student’s Guide to (Mentally and Mindfully) Surviving Winter Break
The first few days of winter break are a welcome vacation from final exams, but beyond that? It's not always all it's cracked up to be—here's how to get through the bad parts.
Sep 5, 2019
You’ve Probably Been Saying “Miele” Wrong This Whole Time
“It’s a very common mistake. A lot of people in the United States tend to Americanize the name and pronounce it like they read it.”
Aug 27, 2019
9 Ways I Have to Adjust My American Routine to Living in Berlin
Here are the best and (rimshot, please) wurst ways that my intermittent Berlin routine differs from home in Washington D.C.
Aug 21, 2019
You Can Stay In One Of These Quirky Converted Homes—Starting at $70/Night
Up your vacation even further by staying in a truly unique homestay.
Aug 15, 2019
One in 4 People Plan Their Vacations on Instagram, So Here Are Some Gorgeous Hostels (Yes, Hostels!)
If you went on vacation but didn’t post pics to Instagram, did you really go on vacation? It’s cool visiting Reykjavik and all, but if you didn’t Instagram Story your time at the hot springs, you may as well have stayed home. Just kidding—but there’s a lot to be said for traveling to picturesque locations and documenting it on your social feed.
Aug 14, 2019
This Entomologist Has a Travel Warning: Always Put Your Suitcase in the Hotel Bathroom
The reason behind it is simpler than you might think, but it might make your skin crawl.
Aug 11, 2019
4 Major Style Lessons I Learned from Amsterdam
How to bring the Dutch spirit into your design routine.
Aug 9, 2019
This 334-Square-Foot Treehouse Hotel in Denmark Is Hygge Heaven
If an excursion to Denmark isn’t on your travel bucket list, we’ve discovered a reason to make that vacay a priority.
Aug 7, 2019
Here’s How To Ethically Buy Souvenirs—and Have a More Meaningful Trip, Too
Shopping for souvenirs and ensuring that they are locally produced and support the local economy can be a complicated business. To help you, we spoke with four experts who gave us their tips on how to get souvenirs the right way.
Aug 6, 2019
The 21 Best Travel, Laundry, and Packing Hacks of All Time
Here are 21 of the best hacks of all time—for packing your clothes, stowing your delicate jewelry, and doing laundry on the go—that will help you squeeze every drop of joy from those golden vacay days.
Aug 6, 2019
Margaret Roach’s Upstate Garden Home
I’m in a traveling, outdoor mood, largely because I’m stuck inside an air conditioned office and longing to be outside. To soothe myself, I want to revisit a home we visited last summer — Margaret Roach’s year round retreat in upstate New York. I’ve included new pictures, and I think you’ll get a lot of vicarious pleasure out of this visit. Enjoy!
Jul 31, 2019
There are 4 Ways to Dry a Swimsuit—But 3 of Them You’ll Regret
The thing that will make the biggest difference in your swimwear's longevity is how you clean and care for your suit—and especially how it's dried.
Jul 25, 2019
You Can Glamp at Yosemite in This Gorgeous Airstream
Glamping #goals is reserved for this awesomeness.
Jul 23, 2019
6 Things That Japan Taught Me I Really Need in My Kitchen
When people find out I just got home from a two-week trip to Japan with my mom, they invariably say, “I’m so jealous! It’s totally on my bucket list.” And I say, “Yes, up until a few weeks ago I was on your side of this conversation!” I have spent my whole life wanting to go there, and for a recent big birthday (cough) my mom made it happen. It totally lived up to expectations: the temples, the culture, the beauty, and, of course, the food.
Jul 20, 2019
Check in to Wille Nelson’s Austin Hangout Turned Tiny House Hotel
Austin is known for its live music scene, funky boutique hotels and nearby Hill Country, and one of its newest places to stay, The Wayback Cafe and Cottages, combines the charm of all three. Located on three Live Oak-dotted acres in the exclusive West Lake Hills neighborhood, The Wayback boasts eight board-and-batten style cottages, a restaurant led by the flavors of Central Texas and a handful of communal areas including a pool, fire pit and cabana.
Jul 19, 2019
5 Airbnb Rentals to Celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, All For Just $11 a Night
The anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing on the moon is Saturday, July 20. It’s a day worth celebrating, which is why Airbnb hand-selected properties that help connect guests to space for just $11 a night.
Jul 18, 2019
Set Sail on a Cruise Ship with Elizabeth Taylor's Fine Art and Household Decor
Before they go to auction, they're boarding the Queen Mary 2—and you can join them.
Jul 14, 2019
6 Gorgeous Micro Hotels That Will Fulfill All of Your Tiny Living Fantasies
Small on space, big on style.
Jul 8, 2019
5 Surprising Places to Live in the U.S. If You Love National Parks
People living near protected areas like national parks tend to be healthier and wealthier, according to a 2019 Oregon State University study.
Jun 20, 2019
Trying to Sleep on a Plane Is Hard, But This Tiny Packable Travel Blanket Will Make It More Comfortable
At some point, we’ve all tried to make a comfortable resting spot out a tiny airplane seat—a place that simply couldn’t measure up to the coziness of a bed. From using a rolled up jacket as a pillow to turning a long sweater into makeshift comforter, none of these temporary fixes quite compare to this multi-functional travel blanket known as The Layover, a new product currently funding on Kickstarter.
Jun 18, 2019
7 Converted Churches on Airbnb That Will Stun You With Historic Charm
There’s something particularly gorgeous about a church that has been renovated and transformed into a residence. I’m charmed enough by the aesthetic that I long fantasized of purchasing a church instead of a traditional home and turning it into the spacious, high-ceiling-ed, reverb-heavy house of my dreams. When I was house-hunting for the first time about three years ago, I kept this in mind.
Jun 17, 2019
8 Quick and Easy Cleaning & Laundry Tips that Airbnb Hosts Swear By
Those of us who survive and thrive in this world of letting strangers tell the internet how tidy we are have learned some mad skills when it comes to cleaning and laundry.
Jun 16, 2019
Here Are the Cheapest Weekends to Travel in Summer 2019
Although the official start date of summer isn’t until June 21, the hot seasonal vibes are well under way! And with the thoughts of summer comes thoughts of vacationing, which is probably why you clicked on this article. In reality, though, most of can’t just jet off to our dream destination without a care as to how much it would cost. That’s why we decided to search for the cheapest weekends to travel this summer, plus where you should be jetting off to for said cheap price.
Jun 14, 2019
Dream Job Alert: IKEA Wants to Send You to Copenhagen to Learn About Happiness
This is not a drill: IKEA is sending one lucky winner to Copenhagen for two weeks in September to find out if home is the source of happiness.IKEA Denmark is looking for a happiness hunter to uncover just what makes Danes some of the happiest people in the world. They will be sharing their experiences on IKEAHomeView.com and followed by a camera crew, who will be producing a mini documentary on their two week pursuit of happiness in Denmark.
Jun 13, 2019
Vacation Like the Royal Family at This Jamaican Villa for Sale
Sure, the royal family may not be the sort you imagine letting their hair down and frolicking around a Jamaican resort. But if any spot could get the Queen Mother (also Queen Elizabeth, the current monarch’s mother) to relax and live their best life, we understand why it’s this one. The Little Hill Villa at The Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where she has luxuriated in Caribbean splendor, is officially on the market for $6.5 million.
Jun 13, 2019
5 Travel Pillows, In Order of Increasing Ridiculousness
Though they’re pretty ubiquitous now, the first guy to tote a U-shaped travel pillow on a plane probably got a few sideways glances. Alas, it’s not a perfect design, and many gadgets have since hit the market to try to maximize comfort during increasingly uncomfortable flying conditions. Here are five such products, silly though they look, that might just let you get some sweet, sweet sleep.
Jun 13, 2019
Rent This Tiny, Off-The-Grid A-Frame Cabin in Montana for Under $100/Night
100 percent of recent guests have given the location a five-star rating—and how could they not with Instagrammable views like this?
Jun 8, 2019
How to Be a Tourist in Your Own City: 8 Fun, Affordable Ideas
Low budgets and a lack of time can put a dent in the fun of summer traveling, without doubt. But just because you can’t go far doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time. Lovingly called a “staycation” by some, we call it being a tourist in your own city. Here are eight ways how to do it.
Jun 5, 2019
By Foot, Bike or More: How to Explore Your Neighborhood
Whether you’ve lived in your neighborhood for years or have recently made the move, we bet there’s something you’ve never noticed before. Home is not just the few rooms you pay for and occupy — it spills out of your front door and stretches into the streets and businesses that surround your address. This weekend, with these tips, get up, out and explore your ‘hood.
Jun 5, 2019
This Airfare Expert Shares His Top 6 Tips Every Bargain Lover Should Know About Air Travel
Traveling on a budget isn’t necessarily easy, but it’s definitely not impossible — especially if you get a little strategic.
Jun 4, 2019
These Are the Best Budget Beach Vacation Rentals, Starting at $15 per Person
If you haven’t already started planning your beach getaway, what are you even doing with your life? Perhaps you’re paralyzed with indecision from looking at all the wonderful beach vacation options (because how can you possibly choose one location?) or you’re scouring the internet and cringing at how expensive summer travel arrangements are. Fortunately, there’s an antidote to both of these issues: Vrbo’s breakdown of best value beach destinations for 2019.
Jun 3, 2019
Do You Often Arrive Late to the Airport? Turns Out, It Might Be Your Personality
Imagine it’s 2:30 p.m. on a Friday and your flight is at 5 p.m. It usually takes about an hour to get to the airport, but it just dawned on you that you’re going to hit rush hour traffic. You get into your Uber and the GPS ETA says 4:10. Is your initial reaction a.) hands are getting clammy, anxiety is at an all-time high, you regret not leaving earlier; OR b.) you feel adrenaline pulsing through your veins and the pressure is exhilarating.
Jun 2, 2019
You Can Now Go Glamping on the Roof of This Historic 14-Story Hotel
Glamping has taken us to many far-flung places. You can bed down in a tented eco-retreat in Mexico or a cozy pod in Sweden. There’s even a glamping experience in Calistoga wagon replicas to get a taste of the Wild West. The glam camping trend shows no signs of stopping, and I’m here for it!This summer, glamping is truly hitting new heights—the top of the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., to be exact.
May 29, 2019
You Can Rent These 9 Homes from “Fixer Upper” to Get a Taste of Waco
Experience the couple’s legendary, empire-building style for yourself.
May 29, 2019
Disney World Has a 30-Step Trash Can Rule That You Can Use to Declutter at Home
It takes a lot of effort to appear effortless. Disney parks don't become the "most magical places on earth" without an enormous amount of behind-the-scenes problem-solving.
May 26, 2019
Say “Bonjour” to Relaxation in This Stunning Treehouse Retreat in France
If Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” were to live in our modern times, she’d be all over this charming treehouse. About 300 miles south of Paris is this incredible treehouse rental, just an hour outside the historical, charming town Brive-la-Gaillarde. The treehouse is the most idyllic escape that will make you feel like you’re hiding away from reality.The house sleeps four, complete with two bedrooms: one with a queen-sized bed and the other with two twins.
May 20, 2019
The Cutest Houseboats to Rent, Starting at $99/Night
Start your day waking up to peaceful views of a lake, ocean, or river and end with gently rocking waves lulling you to sleep. What could be better?
May 19, 2019
Man Booked a ‘Clean Home’ on Airbnb Only to Find an Illegally Parked Shipping Container When He Arrived
For many travelers, the perks that come with renting out an Airbnb for a getaway make it the obvious choice over a standard hotel. If you’re lucky, you land a stay at one of these dreamy Airbnb houses that comes with a cool, accommodating host and have an experience that easily earns a 5-star rating.
May 16, 2019
You Can Rent Reba McEntire’s Former 8-Bedroom Mansion for $3,000/Night
Want to live like Southern royalty? From its Antebellum columns to its picture-perfect views of Old Hickory Lake, this expansive mansion in Lebanon, Tennessee, is a dream retreat. And to sweeten the deal, this elegant abode was once the home of Reba McEntire, the true Queen of Country.This 12,816-square-foot lakefront home (known as The Estate at Cherokee Dock) comes with a dock for lake access that’s perfect for summer fun.
May 15, 2019
7 Cheap Tiny Houses to Rent, Starting at $39/Night
If you’re not quite ready to take the plunge and live in a tiny home full-time, how about renting one out for a getaway?
May 12, 2019
My Great Aunt’s Laundry Trick Makes Coming Back From Vacation Painless
I don't get stuck in re-entry inertia with a suitcase clogging up our bedroom for a week or more
May 12, 2019
There's One Country Where It's Illegal to Name Your Child "IKEA"
But here are a few other IKEA-inspired baby names you could use instead (some assembly required).
May 6, 2019
Before & After: “Audree” Gets a Makeover
Audree was always pretty. She definitely has good bones, but over time Audree’s looks had, well, faded a bit. It happens. Life on the road takes a toll on a girl. But then in walked Tiffany, Audree’s new owner. She knew that with a fresh coat of pink and a hip new look, Audree could still turn heads. And she was right. What a bombshell Audree’s become!
May 5, 2019
Before You Leave Home: A Pre-Trip Checklist
Coming home from a long trip can be a welcome reprieve: you look forward to sleeping in your own bed, raiding the fridge, and cozying up in front of the TV. That is, until you arrive to an overstuffed mailbox, fruit flies, and a fridge full of semi-liqified produce (not that I’m speaking from experience or anything).
May 5, 2019
This Is the Airbnb of RV Rentals—And You Can Stay in One Starting at $10 a Night
While the idea of taking a road trip—whether it’s a quick weekend getaway with your SO or a cross-country tour of America’s national parks—certainly sounds dreamy and adventurous, the logistics of planning such a trip, particularly finding the right vehicle to use, can feel daunting. Enter: RVshare.RVshare is like A‌i‌r‌b‌n‌b‌ for RV rentals.
May 4, 2019
6 Smart Ways to Save on Your Budget Honeymoon
After you factor in the printed invitations, the plated meals and the pretty peonies you just have to have, your wedding budget is likely getting higher and higher than you’d ever imagined. And you’re supposed to plan a 10-day European vacation with the leftover budget? (Again, what leftover budget?) The answer to your troubles doesn’t have to be “skip the honeymoon,” you just have to be a little creative with your post-wedding travel plans.
May 4, 2019