The Top 10 Best Destinations of the Decade Named by Traveller
Some travelers commend efficiency and tidiness in countries,
others chaotic exuberance. Some appreciate rugged landscapes and far horizons, others cafes and skyscraper canyons. No scientific scale can demonstrate that Santorini sunsets rank higher than Vienna concerts or the latest Lima restaurant in our affections, let alone determine the relative merits of France versus China. But here, the editors of Traveller give it a go by naming their top 10 destinations of the last decade.
Did Your Great Airfare Suddenly Disappear? Blame “Dynamic Pricing.” Dynamic pricing is where the fare or rate fluctuates, often from minute to minute, aided by
sophisticated computer programs that predict demand. Companies use it to maximize their profits, charging the most during times of peak demand and lowering rates when no one wants to travel. Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott says there are ways to game the system to ensure that you don’t overpay for your next trip.
Here's How Much You Should Be Tipping Hotel Housekeeping You probably do a lot of tipping these days, at restaurants, hair and nail salons, even if you
ride in an Uber or Lyft. But do you leave a tip for housekeeping when you stay in a hotel? And if you do, do you leave a tip every day so different housecleaners get some of the cash? In this article from Travel + Leisure, frequent travelers and industry experts share their thoughts on how much we should be tipping hotel housekeeping staff.
18 Best Airport Hacks Getting through the airport can be a tricky and harrowing business these days, so just
showing up and hoping for the best won’t cut it. You need to be prepared, nimble and wily. To help you get from the parking garage to your gate with as little trouble as possible, the folks at Smarter Travel have compiled this handy list of 18 airport hacks to ease your way and get your
trip off to a good start.
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11 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft While Traveling In the 21st century, you are as much at risk of having your identity stolen - or more accurately your financial and digital
identity - as you are of getting mugged.
The Solo Traveler Accommodation Guide We've added new listings to the ever-popular Solo Traveler Accommodation Guide. Containing recommendations for hotels, hostels, B&Bs, and inns around the world - all vetted by solo travelers - the Guide helps you find, review, and book a room all in one place.
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Travel Money Tuesdays Travel Farther, Longer, & More Often
You have consistently told us that money is the main reason you don't travel more. To the rescue: Travel Money Tuesdays! Every week, we will bring you tips and advice to help you travel more, better, and more often. Travel Money Tuesdays--because the best things in life aren't things.
Flights are an expensive part of travel. But, if you plan well, you can travel farther for less. Stopover flights save money. Here are the tips you need.
This is our third annual report on how to save on flights for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.
Travel planning: so many moving parts! These travel booking sites have the best rates, most options and opportunities to recover if a better deal is
found.
Top Posts on Solo Traveler Last Month
Have you traveled solo to a destination you loved? Why not submit a Solo Travel Destination Post? Every other week, we publish a story on Solo Traveler that has been contributed by a reader. You can browse through them on our Destinations page and submit your story and photos here.
Here are
our top five posts from August.
Alone for the holidays? Our readers and other sources recommend 35 solo travel destinations for Christmas and New Years.
Hostels are for people of any age. No one is too old. Here’s what it’s like to stay at a hostel, the basics of
hostel etiquette and some packing tips.
Deciding on a French destination is usually easy but I had 6 requirements for my short trip to France. Here’s how I found a destination that met them all.
Sick? Injured? Here are some simple and
effective ways to prevent and treat a wide variety of health problems as you travel.
House-sitting can be a great option for solo travelers. Here are some tips for doing it successfully.
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