With razor-thin profit margins, hotels are getting downright sneaky with their tactics to fill rooms. In an effort to avoid being sued, I won’t call them outright “scams” or “bait and switch” tactics. Vagabondish is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Read our disclosure. No,
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How to prepare, how to pack, and what to do if you get trapped. Plus, how to help those affected out west. The Western United States is coping with an ongoing series of wildfires as well as forest fires that started from human interference across California, Oregon, and Washington. According to NASA, the fire season
Sure, it can be fun to travel with your partner or a group of friends. I personally prefer having my husband there to share the experience and enjoyment of traveling together. Vagabondish is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Read our disclosure. But I firmly
Everyone told us we were crazy to try to travel with a cat in our tiny, 17′ Casita travel trailer. Dogs? Dogs are easy. But, cats are a different animal altogether — literally. (There’s a reason I put together an entire guide to traveling with a cat in a car long-distance.) Vagabondish is reader-supported. When
White sand and warm waters are closer than you think. When winter’s chill sets in, escape to one of these laid-back, sun-drenched spots. No passport needed. 1. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO With more than 100 hotels welcoming guests, 4,000+ restaurants cooking away, and 107 tourist attractions open to visitors, San Juan’s post-Maria comeback is something
BOOK HERE 100% of Travelzoo members who’ve stayed here loved their experience, citing the Inn’s outstanding service, great food and romantic setting. Now, you can nab a room for just $189 per night at the height of leaf peeping season. What’s Included Accommodations for two guests in a King or Queen Room, Oct. 24, 2021
The short daylight hours and cold temperature invite us to stay indoors but venturing out to a National Park in the midst of winter has its own benefits—less people. The swarming crowds of summer are gone, offering a chance to see these splendid parks at your leisure and appreciate the landscape, often blanketed in snow.
BOOK HERE This recently opened Hilton near Ocean City’s boardwalk is offering Travelzoo members rates so low, they’re practically unheard of — stays through February start at just $49 per night. Yes, that even includes holiday and holiday weekend stays. What’s Included Check into a King or Two-Queen Room, Sept. 19- Feb. 28 $49-$79 per night
If you’re ready for a road trip or seeking a staycation closer to home this holiday weekend, there are still deals to be had. It’s been a long, hot summer and Americans have certainly been hitting the road — according to a recent survey by TripIt, 82 percent said they’d already traveled in the last three
BOOK HERE An escape to the cozy and welcoming Monte Vista Hotel, nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just outside Asheville, is ideal for visiting nearby hiking trails and the Biltmore Estate. Save 30% on stays into 2022, including November dates, prime for fall foliage. What’s Included Stay in a 1937 Queen Room
©Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Sturgeon Bay North Pierhead Ship Canal Lighthouse. Door County, Wisconsin. This spot is so relaxing, travelers are willing to cross Death’s Door to get to it. There are fields upon fields of lavender, and orchards ripe for cherry picking. The root beer floats sold in the 1950s-era diner are known across state
Disney revamps its Fast Pass program, launching this Fall. Coming this fall to Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Genie is a complimentary and convenient new digital service designed to create your best Disney day. Disney has been listening to your feedback—you want planning to be easier, you want more flexibility and you want better tools
These cheap private islands across the USA can be rented for less than the cost of a hotel (and make for a way better vacation story). Hotels? Too full of other guests. Vacation rentals? Too close to other people. A private island? Just right. Monmouth, Maine A classic A-frame house, hammock, rope swing, and canoe
The chill-out capital of the Northeast has fresh air and fresh beer: If you went to school there, you wouldn’t leave, either. After Birkenstock sandals, the most common accessory in Burlington is the coffee cup. Every third store on Church Street, the four-block pedestrian area up the hill from Lake Champlain, seems to be a
Courtesy of Hawaiian Tourism Authority Hawaii is unlike anywhere else in the USA. For most people on the mainland, a trip to Hawaii feels like an international escape. The environment is different, the scenery is nothing like anywhere else in the states, and the culture is unique. So even though it’s a part of the
BOOK HERE Stay in the original farmhouse from 1850, which has modern amenities like rainfall showers. Why We Love This Deal GREAT PRICE Set on the Kennebunk River, the White Barn Inn combines homey New England charm with sleek European touches — and Travelzoo members can save 15% on a stay here this fall. What’s
To fully appreciate the Green Mountain State’s myriad charms, you’ve simply got to slow down, stop to smell the flowers, or the aged cheese as it were, and bask in the quaint, quiet of it all. During a drive in Vermont, it’s common to see simple, handwritten signs tempting with their advertisements of hyper-local goods.
Perched on the northern corner of Union Square is the AAA 4-Diamond Grand Hyatt San Francisco offering commanding views of the city’s skyline, easy access to popular shopping and attractions, and the reliability of the Hyatt brand. This deal saves members 45% and includes the daily resort fee — often a costly expense in San
Unpack once and visit three iconic Mexico beach destinations with this deal for less than $450 per person (the lowest we’ve seen). This Princess Cruises deal is less than $65 per person per day and discounts a variety of 2021-2022 dates, including prime holiday travel. You can also add on a perks package for only +$40 per