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 Summary List Placement As Americans slowly get back to domestic travel, many are looking for destinations within 200 miles from home according to recent Airbnb data. Private home rentals are a top lodging choice since they limit encounters with others and promote social distancing. California is one of the most popular locations for Airbnb rentals, with spectacular homes near beaches, deserts, wine country, national...

 Summary List Placement Despite the pandemic, many will likely consider holiday travel this year to visit family and take deferred vacations after months of isolation. Cheap fares, hotel rates, and packages are also aiming to lure those who are comfortable with the risks associated with travel. If you're considering booking a great deal but want to watch and see what happens, it's important to...

Summary List Placement If you're traveling with a baby or a toddler, you'll need a stroller while away from home. To make the trip go as smoothly as possible, leave behind your everyday stroller and opt for a travel stroller instead. The Colugo Compact Stroller is our top pick because it folds down with one hand in about two seconds, so you never miss...

 Summary List Placement   Briggs & Riley 22" Baseline-Softside CX Expandable Carry-On Upright Luggage is down 47% to $300 at Amazon. Known for extremely well-made but pricey luggage, Briggs & Riley is a favorite among seasoned travelers and we even named the brand our top overall carry-on pick.  While this navy suitcase typically retails for around $470 and can go for as much as...

Summary List Placement The travel industry has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Even as stay-at-home orders are lifted, travel activity remains at depressed levels with people continuing to worry about safety and opting to stay put. In August, Booking Holdings — which owns Kayak, Booking.com, Priceline, Rentalcars.com, OpenTable, and Agoda — reported that gross bookings fell by 91% in the second quarter. Revenue...

Summary List Placement When the coronavirus began to circulate around the world, it brought travel to a near stand-still.  For travel companies like Booking Holdings — the company that operates Kayak, Priceline, Booking.com, Rentalcars.com, OpenTable, and Agoda — it was a crisis. Booking Holdings saw the worst effects of the pandemic in the most recent quarter, reporting in August that gross bookings fell by...

 Summary List Placement When it comes to traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic, vacation rentals are generally agreed upon by experts to be safer than hotels. Camping, however, is likely to quell nerves even further as there's far less risk when staying in remote areas and pitching your own tent. According to the North American Camping Report, 47% of leisure travelers who like to camp...

Summary List Placement  SEE ALSO: These are the top 10 most popular US states for living in a tiny home NOW READ: The best glamping vacations in the US Situated on a 28-acre tiny house resort in the Catskills, this open-concept home comes with windows on three sides for optimal nature viewing. Guests can take a kayak out on the nearby creek or go on a...

 Summary List Placement Airbnb launched Airbnb Plus in 2018 to highlight listings vetted in-person by a third-party inspector for the highest levels of style, design, and hospitality. We break down the benefits of Airbnb Plus listings, how they're vetted, and if they cost more. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? We spoke to experts, a company representative, and an Airbnb host to share everything you...

  Florida still has a high positivity rate for COVID-19, but in places like the Florida Keys, mandatory mask laws in place make it a good option for locals, if you're careful. I live in Miami and decided on a road trip and staycation at the Islander Resort because it has no interior hallways or elevators; all rooms and suites open directly outside. Rates begin...

Chrissie McClatchie is a freelance journalist who lives in the south of France with her husband and two daughters. Instead of spending thousands on a vacation rental this summer, McClatchie's family opted to do a home exchange, swapping their apartment on the French Riviera for a house with a garden in the French Alps. They only spent about $150 on the home exchange membership...

  A yurt is a traditional dwelling that originated among the nomadic cultures of Central Asia, designed to be easily transportable with expanding circular frames that give them their shape. With the rise of glamping as a travel trend, the yurt has grown in popularity across the US for those seeking accommodations that embrace the outdoors. We rounded up the top-rated yurt rentals on...

Hotels and destinations around the US are ramping up health and safety measures as tourism and traveling take a hit from COVID-19.  Some are adding changes as small as temperature checks for employees, while others are forming dedicated "SWAT" — Sanitation and Wellness Awareness Team — to clean high-touch surfaces and areas.  One historic hotel in El Paso, Texas, even installed specialized HVAC-mounted ionizers. ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic derailed travel plans, Marc Shoffman and his family traded in kids' clubs and breakfast buffets in Menorca for a summer staycation in Norfolk  The outdoor getaway was a more comfortable option than flying — but there were still plenty of rules and social-distancing guidelines to maintain a safe bubble around guests. Shoffman, his wife, and their two little girls wore...

  I'm a travel writer, but hadn't left my home in Los Angeles since lockdown began, where cases never really dipped before spiking again this summer. To celebrate birthdays and catch our breath amid unrelenting bad news, I planned a family weekend in Palm Springs, which is a two-hour trip from home for our first post-lockdown getaway. While my husband and I generally prefer...

TripAdvisor just announced the best beaches in the United States as part of its 2020 Traveler's Choice Awards. The rankings were determined based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings each destination received in 2019. From a beach in Oregon with towering rock formations to one in Siesta Key, Florida, with sugar-white sands, the destinations on this year's list span multiple states...

  Due to the pandemic, private vacation rentals are proving especially popular with those seeking a safer, more socially distanced summer vacation. As a result, inventory on Airbnb might feel quite limited, especially when booking last minute.  Many other vacation rental services are available, but if you're not used to booking vacation homes, there are important points to consider before booking. We compiled 6...

Too often you have to choose between comfort and convenience when shopping for the right kind of seating, no matter if it's for indoor or outdoor use. With a great folding chair, you can enjoy a supportive, inviting chair anywhere and then easily tuck the seat away when it's time to get up.  Our top pick, the Yeti Hondo Base Camp Chair, is a...