Best hotels in Amsterdam – The Points Guy
Amsterdam celebrates a milestone event in 2025: its 750th anniversary, which is officially on October 27 (the day the city was first mentioned in official records). However, a yearlong calendar of events promises plenty of options to join the fun whenever travelers are visiting, from small neighborhood gatherings to city-wide
Beirut’s Latest Album Was Designed for a Swedish Circus
Did Berlin have any influence on the music? I’ve been in Germany for eight years, and before that I lived in Paris. I have an obsession with the architecture and culture of the Renaissance and Enlightenment, and a lot of my music has come from that too. This stuff was
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California’s New Chumash Marine Sanctuary Protects Key Species
Damp cold seeped into my bones as the sun disappeared over Estero Bluffs State Park, near the town of Cayucos, California. I picked my way across tide pools, keeping an eye out for octopuses hiding between rocks. I was on a foraging tour with the organization Kelpful, learning to collect
Cloudbeds launches lab to drive innovation
Hospitality management technology provider Cloudbeds has unveiled a lab initiative, Cloudbeds Labs, which aims to accelerate the travel industry’s transition to artificial intelligence (AI)-based operations. “With Cloudbeds Labs, we recognize that behind every data point is a human experience,” Adam Harris, co-founder and CEO of Cloudbeds, said in a release. “Our
How to maximize Hilton Honors redemptions
Although some travelers like to redeem their points regardless of the redemption rate, many of us are interested in getting good value when redeeming our rewards. The value you’ll get from Hilton Honors redemptions will vary depending on how you redeem. For example, redeeming Hilton points for premium rooms or
7 Eco-Friendly Skincare Brands to Add to Your Dopp Kit
It’s no secret that the products we put on our skin matter. Our skin is the body’s largest organ and it has a direct route to our bloodstream, meaning we absorb the ingredients we put on it. As someone who studied sustainability at university and possesses a lifelong curiosity for
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7 Travel Backpacks at Amazon Under $50
I pride myself on being a carry-on-only traveler, which I can attribute to my mom for teaching me how to really pack carry-on luggage. No matter if I’m jetting off for a week or a long weekend, I do everything I can to avoid checking my bags so I don’t
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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, FLYR, PayPal and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. FLYR, Ennismore FLYR announced that Ennismore has been using FLYR Hospitality with intent to improve its commercial operations across 100 properties for the last six months. The platform provides artificial intelligence (AI)-powered forecasting,
Credit cards that provide $1,000 or more in first-year value
As credit card annual fees continue to climb, it’s natural to start questioning how much value you’re getting from adding a new card to your wallet. This is especially true since multiple cards out there charge no annual fee. However, there can be solid reasons to pay an annual fee.
The Best Airbnbs in Northern Michigan’s Traverse City
Nestled along the shimmering shores of Lake Michigan, Traverse City has become a hidden gem for travelers seeking a perfect blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and big-city conveniences. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful lakeside retreat, a cozy downtown escape, or a spacious home perfect for family get-togethers, Traverse
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