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Memorial Day 2021 Travel Trends From TripIt

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Memorial Day weekend (MDW) signals the unofficial start of summer—and Americans are ready to hit the road. As we head into the first major U.S. holiday since massive vaccine rollouts began... Read More

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Your Back-to-Basics Guide to Points and Miles

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TripIt is teaming up with our friends at Thrifty Traveler, a site that helps you travel more for less, to share helpful strategies for planning a trip with points and miles in a new world... Read More

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Americans Are Ready to Travel—Are Vaccines Why?

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Move over staycations, Americans are ready for a (serious) change of scenery. Last month we asked almost 2,000 U.S.-based travelers about their 2021 travel plans—and 97 percent said they’re... Read More

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4 Tips for Taking the Ultimate Staycation

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While many of us have mastered the art of the staycation (thanks, 2020), we’ve also been able to recognize the value of taking a break from the daily grind—even when said break doesn’t... Read More

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Prepare for Takeoff: 2 New Enhancements for Air Travel in TripIt

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When it comes to feeling confident about air travel, knowing what to expect from your experience plays a critical role. With expanding travel guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease... Read More

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How to Travel More Responsibly (and Take Better Care of the Earth)

By Amanda Wowk on

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, global travel paused, temporarily causing aviation-related carbon emissions to decrease 48 percent from 2019 totals. Unfortunately, the pandemic... Read More

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8 Pro Tips for Booking a Vacation Rental

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A stay at a vacation rental can take your trip to new heights, allowing you to explore under-the-radar neighborhoods and mix in with the locals—all while having a temporary place to call... Read More

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Where to First? Americans Eye Europe for Their Post-COVID Bucket List Trips

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If a year at home has taught us anything about travel, it’s to stop putting off our bucket list trips.  Indeed, Americans have had their wanderlust tested—many of us in a perpetual... Read More

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6 Tips to Stretch Your Travel Budget

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You’re probably ready for a trip—and you’re not alone. 94 percent of Americans are planning to take a trip this year. If you’re getting back in the trip planning saddle, setting your travel... Read More