This 2-bed Amazon Tiny House Sets Up in Minutes
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This 2-bed Amazon Tiny House Sets Up in Minutes

March 25, 2025
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A Spiderman-shaped waffle iron. A sequined pillowcase of Nicolas Cage. A candle that smells like Dr. Pepper. If you can dream it, Amazon likely already has it listed for sale. Avid Travel + Leisure readers already know that this rule of thumb also applies to build-it-yourself tiny homes. We’ve covered

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Lufthansa’s AI assistant Swifty pilots with SWISS, plots next steps
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Lufthansa’s AI assistant Swifty pilots with SWISS, plots next steps

March 25, 2025
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Artificial intelligence assistant Swifty, a startup supported by Lufthansa Innovation Hub, is piloting conversational booking on Swiss International Air Lines’ website. The pilot, which will help Lufthansa Group gain insight for future AI-powered solutions, offers website users the option to book their flight using AI alongside traditional search.  Get a dose of

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How to earn and use the Southwest Companion Pass
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How to earn and use the Southwest Companion Pass

March 24, 2025
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Southwest Airlines recently announced it will end its bags-fly-free policy, ditch its Wanna Get Away fare and make several other customer-unfriendly changes. But, at least so far, one of the most advantageous offerings in the travel industry — the Southwest Companion Pass — remains intact. This valuable benefit lets you

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5 Best Boat Rental Services (2025): Thailand, Florida, France, & More
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5 Best Boat Rental Services (2025): Thailand, Florida, France, & More

March 24, 2025
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From family outings to bachelorette parties, a boat day—or days—offers up the potential to elevate any and every vacation. Thanks to ever-evolving peer-to-peer platforms and established charter companies, travelers can book any kind of rental (from almost anywhere), from budget-friendly pontoons and sleek speedboats to catamarans with a full crew,

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Delta Adds a New Flight to Kona, Hawaii
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Delta Adds a New Flight to Kona, Hawaii

March 24, 2025
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The beaches of Hawaii are calling to you this winter, with extra flights to the islands on the way. Delta Airlines announced new and expanded routes to Hawaii that will run during the winter months. Beginning December 19 and running through March 28, a new nonstop service from Salt Lake

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Short-term rentals segment: Living on an arc of its own
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Short-term rentals segment: Living on an arc of its own

March 24, 2025
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The short-term rental (STR) sector has truly been living on an arc of its own. The space, packed with a fragmented set of small operators, was hit hard during the initial COVID lockdowns, but quickly became a pandemic darling once consumers realized the benefits of private and spacious accommodations that

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Act fast: Today only you can earn up to 4 miles per dollar spent on Apple purchases, including laptops and phones
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Act fast: Today only you can earn up to 4 miles per dollar spent on Apple purchases, including laptops and phones

March 24, 2025
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Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made on Apple’s website for a limited time (through March 24). While not as generous as the 5 bonus miles or points that we occasionally see, up to 4 miles per dollar is still pretty darn good if you’re currently in the

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11 Best Airbnbs in Dallas for Families, Couples, & Solo Travelers
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11 Best Airbnbs in Dallas for Families, Couples, & Solo Travelers

March 24, 2025
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There’s a long list of great places to stay in Dallas, but most of the wonderful hotels are located downtown, which isn’t always the best place to land depending on your interests or itinerary. Vacation rentals, on the other hand, are scattered across the metroplex and offer a chance to

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Best NYC Stylist-approved Spring Clothes Deals
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Best NYC Stylist-approved Spring Clothes Deals

March 24, 2025
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Spring is officially here! Yes, there might be a few more days on which a jacket or little beanie could provide a little extra comfort, but sunnier and warmer days are just around the corner. It’s time to assess what you need to add to your spring travel wardrobe. The

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Concur to get generative AI assistant from SAP
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Concur to get generative AI assistant from SAP

March 24, 2025
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SAP will be embedding its generative artificial intelligence assistant Joule into its expense management platform Concur, bringing it a step closer to becoming fully automated. Joule, which is expected to be available in the second quarter of this year as part of Concur Expense, aims to help answer questions from employees

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