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Vacasa teams up with Marriott International

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Travelers will now be able to book more than 10,000 properties that Vacasa manages through Marriott’s Homes & Villas by Marriott International platform. Continue reading →

How investors can make the most of Airbnb’s new flexible dates feature

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The new search feature could be a good thing for both guests and hosts, providing more stay options for the former and more exposure for the latter. Continue reading →

The magic of Disney spurs surge in Orange County Airbnb bookings

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Airbnb bookings in the area surrounding Disneyland saw a boost on March 9th when the company hinted it could reopen the resort soon. Then when they made the announcement official on March 17th, bookings soared 73 percent. Continue reading →

Pack Your Curiosity for an Educational Trip

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Once you’ve seen the Eiffel Tower, well, you’ve seen the Eiffel Tower. But when you learn about the history of how it was built (this architectural marvel was designed as the entrance to the World’s Fair of 1889 commemorating the 100th anniversary of t… Continue reading →

OPINION: Your Bucket List Isn’t Worth a Dime

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A recent Stanford University School of Medicine survey of 3,056 people found that 91% of them had a bucket list — things they want to do before they die. But I think the whole idea of a bucket list is disheartening. I say that because items on a “bucke… Continue reading →

Mad for Midcentury: A Trip to Palm Springs’ Modernism Week

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Arguably, midcentury modern’s biggest fans are the second cohort of boomers, those Americans born between 1956 and 1964. There’s more to our obsession with midcentury modern style, however, than a love of sleek, simple design. The allure is nostalgia. … Continue reading →

How to Get in Shape for Your Bucket-List Adventure

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Bucket lists and adventure trips are more popular than ever, especially among older adults who are no longer spending their money and time raising children. Maybe you have aspirations to climb Kilimanjaro, hike across the Grand Canyon, ski the Swiss Al… Continue reading →

Exploring My Family Tree Let Me Find Answers

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It was a typical gray and cool October day when we arrived in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. The last time I was there, I was a toddler, visiting my Oma and Opa (grandmother and grandfather) with my parents. I’m 58 now. When my husband Peter said e… Continue reading →

2020 Travel Tips: Smart Ways to Save Money and Time

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You may be thinking about making your 2020 vacation plans right about now. Before you do, however, read below what I heard from four experts at last week’s New York Times Travel Show. During their sessions, they shared savvy advice on how to save money… Continue reading →

11 Tips for Traveling With a Tour Group

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During a dinner party, friends mentioned they were going to China. It was a 10-day, dirt-cheap, fully-guided, all-inclusive trip — and there were still spaces available. I’d never had the country on my bucket list, but when my husband said “I’ve always… Continue reading →