Jessica Plautz
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Airbnb Has a Plan to Verify Quality Rentals and Offer Even More High-end Options
The home sharing network is moving toward quality control and a ranking system for its accommodations → Read More
Google Will Now Tell You How Long the Wait Is at Your Favorite Restaurant
Google is rolling out a new feature that will make it easier to decide where to eat. → Read More
These Are the Absolute Worst Airports to Travel Through This Thanksgiving
Here’s a hint about whether your holiday flight will be easy or unbearable → Read More
WATCH: This is What the California Wildfires Look Like From Space
The Copernicus Sentinel-3A satellite captured a chilling image → Read More
This Airline Is Selling $69 Flights to Europe Right Now
WOW Air is once again offering $69 one-way — and $207 round-trip — flights to Europe from several U.S. cities. Round-trip flights start at $207 from Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh; from $211 from San Francisco and Miami; and from $218 from Boston. For those super cheap prices, travelers will be able to visit Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Paris, and… → Read More
This is the Summer of Cheap Airfare! See the Best Domestic and International Deals
Searches for domestic flights this summer are down 18 percent, according to KAYAK. But economy fares are down 23 percent on average, meaning that — if you haven’t already booked a trip — this summer is a great time to save on airfare. “The combination of a strong dollar, lower fuel prices and heightened competition among the airlines are all factors in making this summer a great time to save on… → Read More
Royal Jordanian Airlines Releases a Powerful Ad About Discrimination in the Skies
The Middle Eastern airline has been outspoken amid news of travel restrictions → Read More
How American Airlines Is Going to Fit 10 More Seats on Its New Planes
American Airlines wants to fit more passengers on its new planes, and that would mean less legroom for those in economy. Up to two inches less, CNN Money reported. American’s economy seats cu… → Read More
The U.S. Has Issued a Travel Alert for All of Europe — Here’s Why
The alert is intended to inform travelers rather than deter travel → Read More
United Drops 66% in Poll of Travelers’ Favorite Airlines
See which discount airline snagged the number one spot → Read More
WATCH: Get a Sneak Peek at the Star Wars Lands Coming to Disney Parks
Get a sneak peek of the new Star Wars-themed lands at Disney parks → Read More
All the Gorgeous Locations Where Sports Illustrated Photographed the 2017 Swimsuit Edition
Here are all the exotic (mostly tropical) locations where the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue was photographed. → Read More
These Are the Most Romantic Cities in the U.S. — Number One Is Not What You’d Expect
OpenTable calculated the most romantic cities in the U.S. based on dining behavior. → Read More
The Airfare Race to the Bottom is On! Another Airline Is Offering $69 Flights to Europe
Wow Air announces that they are offering $69 flights to Europe between January and April, Travel + Leisure reports → Read More
United's new business class seat will make you weep as you head to economy
Schmancy. → Read More
Where Americans are traveling in Europe this summer
The cities where people are headed, from Memorial to Labor Day. → Read More
Black travelers share their experiences with Airbnb — and highlight discrimination
NPR asked travelers to share on Twitter what it's like to #AirbnbWhileBlack. → Read More
Airbnb will now tell you how to really 'live' where you vacation
Airbnb wants to be more than a short-term rental booking service, and is doubling down on presenting its hosts as local experts for visitors. → Read More
Marriott has new rewards offerings (and you don't need a ton of points)
The hotel company announced three new loyalty benefits. → Read More
Plan more time for airport security this spring and summer
Wait times are bad — and they're going to get worse. → Read More