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[The New York Times] The price for Ubers, scooters and Airbnb rentals is going up as tech companies aim for profitability. A few years ago, while on a work trip in Los Angeles, I hailed an Uber for a crosstown ride during rush hour. I knew it would be a […]
(CNN) — With more widespread vaccinations and relaxed travel restrictions, many people are making long-awaited vacation plans. But scammers are making plans of their own to separate eager travelers from their money via too-good-to-be-true vacation packages, fake airfare deals and other shady schemes. Consumer advocacy organizations such as Better Business Bureau are issuing […]
[ABC NEWS] Despite warnings about spreading the coronavirus by spending the holiday with people outside the immediate household, it appears millions of Americans flew to destinations over the Christmas weekend. TSA is reporting the two highest numbers of passengers screened during the pandemic on either side of December 25. More […]
[Forbes, Getty Images] While more countries continue to lift travel limits, Canada and Mexico announced they are extending restrictions on U.S. travelers as coronavirus cases continue to rise, joining a long list of countries that aren’t ready to welcome back American visitors. KEY FACTS Canada and Mexico have extended border closures limiting […]
[TMZ] Butler Not Included!!! Thirty years after Will Smith looked at his kingdom and sat on his throne as the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” … he’s giving fans the chance to book the famous mansion on Airbnb. Big Willie and the vacation rental company are teaming up to rent out a portion […]
[USA TODAY] Americans will not be allowed to travel to EU countries when the bloc opens up to international visitors July 1. Scott Keyes is used to fielding questions about the best cheap flights around the world, but the queries he’s getting from globetrotters as the coronavirus pandemic continues are more basic. At […]
[Forbes] Passengers are gaining remarkable deals as travel restrictions ease and flights resume in many parts of the world. Fare discounts and only partially filled planes are common, but some airlines are offering bigger incentives. Among airlines’ offerings are promotions covering unlimited domestic flights for $93 through next March, 50% […]
[Forbes, Getty Images] The tourism industry loves the idea and so does President Trump, but will Congress get on board? If approved, the “Explore America” Tax Credit would dangle up to $4,000 in front of Americans for vacation expenses spent in the U.S. at hotels, theme parks, restaurants and other […]
[Forbes, Getty Images] Last month, the Italian island of Sicily announced that it will pay a portion of travelers’ post-coronavirus trip costs by covering half of airline tickets plus one out of every three hotel nights. Now Japan is also looking for similarly creative ways to fill its currently empty ryokans, bullet trains […]
[USA TODAY] IRS checks began hitting bank accounts this week, and Americans will make different choices about how to use the money aimed at relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. One possibility: Book a vacation package, when such activity can resume. Scott Eherts and eight of his friends received checks this week and almost immediately […]