Sally French
Moneyish
San Francisco, CA, United States
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There’s one big reason people aren’t traveling, and it’s not COVID
If it's not pandemic restrictions, what is it? Here’s the full breakdown of responses from a survey around the biggest barriers to travel in 2023. → Read More
Tourism is booming again in Hawaii, and it’s getting crowded—how to minimize costs and be a mindful visitor
It's more crowded and prices may get higher, plus, there's a new, more mindful approach to tourism in the Aloha State. → Read More
Want to see Tahiti, Fiji, or other parts of the South Pacific? A cruise may be an affordable way to go.
Several cruise lines sail to the South Pacific and it may be a more affordable way to see the area, with less airport hassle. → Read More
How to avoid hotel resort fees (and which brands are the worst)
You know how you book a room that’s initially advertised at under $100 per night and then it has suddenly ballooned to more than $150? → Read More
This couple’s honeymoon plans fell apart when a hurricane hit, but the alternative turned out even better
Not all situations are as lucky as theirs turned out, but this couple’s story offers insight on what type of travel insurance to get, and how to actually get reimbursed. → Read More
Airbnb has a plan to fix cleaning fees
Travelers don’t like the expense, and hosts don’t like charging them either. → Read More
Book a flight with a long layover, it can make for a better trip—here’s why
Long layovers offer opportunities to escape the confines of the airport and explore a new city—sometimes even for days—without having to pay extra for airfare. → Read More
The best and worst days to fly this December
An analysis of the past 3 years of travel data from the TSA indicates what travel patterns might look like, and the best days to fly around Christmas. → Read More
Why drive an RV when you can have it delivered? It’s one of the latest trends in camping.
With RV delivery, you don’t have to worry about driving, gas or liability. Instead, you arrive at a campground to a camper that’s already all set up for you. → Read More
A hotel kitchen may not save you money after all
For travelers looking to save money, there are other avenues that don’t involve dining out. → Read More
Are your airline miles and hotel points worth less now?
Here’s how the value of miles and points compares to last year — and what changes you should make to your travel rewards strategy as a result. → Read More
When is a hotel better than an Airbnb?
In some cases, Airbnb rentals are still a good deal compared to hotels. Other times, they’re far from it. Here's some data that shows when it's more cost... → Read More
Three common travel disasters and what to do about them
Here are three common airline issues, the types of trip insurance you need to reimburse the costs, and how you might be able to get trip insurance free → Read More
If your next hotel stay is terrible, this is probably the reason
There’s no shortage of complaints about hotel stays these days, and there might be a clear reason why: Most hotels are still severely understaffed. → Read More
This major travel cost is up 50% since before the pandemic
When making your travel budget, don’t assume that lodging and airfare will be your biggest expense. Now, more than ever, rental cars are shaping up to be one of the biggest — and stubbornly high — aspects of people’s vacation budgets. → Read More
How to book a flight that (likely) won’t get canceled
How do you improve your odds of traveling on one of the three-quarters of flights that arrives in good time? And how have flight delays and cancelations become so prevalent? → Read More
Why hotel guests are never satisfied these days
In the 1990s and 2000s, hotels began offering 100% Satisfaction Guarantees. Now, it looks like these policies have had a negative impact on overall experience. → Read More
These are the airlines with the most delays and cancellations
Here's the on-time arrivals rate and cancellation rate of the 10 largest U.S. airlines, plus the best way to get where you're going on time. → Read More
The pros and cons of using buy now, pay later for travel expenses
Travel providers have jumped on the trend by partnering with these services to let you fund your vacation in small payments—even after you’ve finished the trip → Read More
Don’t give up on a road trip yet—consider renting an electric car
If you’re still itching to drive to your vacation destination this summer, we’ll show you how to do it — and save money. → Read More