Travel News
US Hotel Rates Hit 18 Weeks of Gains. The Average Lies
National hotel ADR rose 3.5% in mid-August 2026. San Diego rose 12.6%. Here is where US hotel rates actually moved, and how to book against it.
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Travel Guides, Tips & Hotel Deals
Destination guides, hotel tips, and ways to keep more cash in your pocket when you travel.
Things To Do
72 hours in Marrakech, a fall 2026 itinerary
Three days in Marrakech done properly. Where to stay, what to skip, and what it costs in 2026.
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Travel Savings
Why your $150 hotel room costs $186 at checkout
US lodging taxes now average above 15% and top 20% in some cities. What each market charges, and what you can do about it.
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Destination Guides
Where to stay in Porto, 2026 neighborhood guide
Eight Porto neighborhoods, what each one costs in 2026, and which hill you actually want to be on.
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Travel Savings
The 2% fee that pays for your hotel points
Hotel loyalty programs are funded by card swipe fees, not by hotels. A $38 billion settlement is about to squeeze that model.
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Travel News
Fall hotel prices are higher than summer this year
Lodging in the top ten US destinations is running about 20% above summer rates this fall. Here is where the discount still exists.
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Things To Do
72 Hours in Buenos Aires, Day by Day
Dinner starts at 10pm and the good bakery closes at 1pm. A three-day Buenos Aires plan organized by geography, not by attraction list.
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Travel Savings
The Hotel Room You Can Rent for Six Hours
A $320 room rents for $110 between 10am and 4pm. Day-use booking is the most underused product in hotel travel. How it works and when it wins.
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Travel News
Only 1% of Travelers Are Canceling Trips
Skift State of Travel 2026 found just 1% of travelers plan to cancel a trip over price. 52% are restructuring instead. What that means for booking.
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Travel Savings
How Many People Can Actually Stay in Your Hotel Room
A rollaway does not raise the legal cap. Extra adults run $10 to $100 a night. Here is how occupancy limits and extra-person fees really work.
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Destination Guides
Where to Stay in Tulum in 2026, Zone by Zone
Tulum is three places sharing one name. The beach road runs $200 to $800 a night. The town runs $40 to $130. Here is how to pick.
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Travel Savings
Booking a Hotel With a Debit Card. What Actually Happens
A hold on a credit card reduces available credit. A hold on a debit card takes money out of your account. Here is what that costs you.
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