Travel Savings
The 28-Day Rule: Why Last-Minute Hotel Booking Is Beating Early Booking in 2026
Hotel searches within 28 days of stay are up 9%. Here's why last-minute booking now beats early booking in 2026, and how to play it.
· 6 min read
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Hotel Resort Fees in 2026: One Year After the FTC's Junk Fees Rule
The FTC's rule on hidden fees took effect a year ago. Here's what actually changed, what didn't, and how to avoid resort fee traps in 2026.
· 6 min read
Travel News
What Beach Hotel Prices Actually Look Like This Summer
Tripadvisor's new Summer 2026 Index shows East Coast and Florida beaches dominating domestic travel demand. Here's what hotel prices at the top destinations actually look like.
· 5 min read
Travel Savings
Europe Hotel Prices Are Rising in 2026
Hotel prices across Europe are rising fast in 2026, driven by surging demand and tight supply. Here is what is actually happening and how to still find good rates.
· 4 min read
Travel Savings
International Hotels Cost 7% More This Year. Three Ways to Come Out Ahead.
International hotel prices are up 7% globally in the first half of 2026. Here are three strategies that genuinely move the needle on what you pay.
· 5 min read
Travel News
Americans Are Booking Europe Less This Summer. Here's What That Means.
American bookings to Europe are down 11.2% for summer 2026. Here's what's driving the shift, where travelers are going instead, and what the demand drop means for hotel prices.
· 4 min read