Travel Tips

How to Actually Relax on Your Next Vacation

By Amanda Wowk on

Whether you’re the family’s designated travel coordinator, or better known for your exceptional solo-adventure itineraries, travel planning takes patience, persistence, and sometimes a bit... Read More

Travel Tips

A Guide to Coolcations: What They Are and Where to Take Them

By Amanda Wowk on

Sun, sand, and sea. Each summer, this quintessential trio beckons many to the coasts of Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and more. But as global temperatures rise, these hotspots are getting,... Read More

Travel Tips

Hotel vs. Vacation Rental: Which Is Better for Your Trip?

By Amanda Wowk on

You’re planning your next trip. You’ve chosen your destination. Your flights are booked. Now, to choose where to stay. But here’s where you’re stumped. You’ve stayed in hotels and vacation... Read More

City Guides

City Break: Edinburgh

By Amanda Wowk on

City break (noun): a short holiday spent in a city, such as when on business travel. Before there was bleisure travel, there was the city break—the short space of leisure time that... Read More

News & Culture

Americans’ International Travel Plans Up 50%, New Survey Finds

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Summertime is upon us. And Americans are ready to spend their sun-drenched days, well, somewhere else. ... Read More

City Guides

City Break: Lisbon

By Amanda Wowk on

City break (noun): a short holiday spent in a city, such as when on business travel. Before there was bleisure travel, there was the city break—the short space of leisure time that... Read More

Travel Tips

6 Ways to Use TripIt If You’re Traveling to Paris This Summer

By Amanda Wowk on

In a recent TripIt survey, nearly a quarter of Americans said they travel for special sporting events, like the Olympics, World Cup, or Grand Prix.  Heading to Paris this summer for the... Read More

Travel Tips

What the DOT’s New Rule for Airlines Means for Travelers

By Amanda Wowk on

Starting this October, airlines will be required to automatically refund passengers for flights that are delayed, canceled, or significantly changed.... Read More

News & Culture

TripIt Data: Las Vegas Leads Memorial Day Weekend Flight Bookings

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This year’s hottest destination for kicking off summer? Las Vegas. Reservation data in TripIt, one of the world’s highest-rated travel planning apps, shows that Sin City claims the top spot... Read More

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Going Places: A Conversation with Nicole Phillip

By Amanda Wowk on

Going Places is a series from TripIt that highlights frequent travelers to showcase their unique travel styles and insider tips.... Read More