What is a destination fee, and why are more hotels charging them
My hotel bill from a three-night trip to New York City included 21 charges. Nine were for “destination fees.” There were three daily fees of nearly $35 each — …
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European travelers are seeking new destinations as summer heat sizzles
An unusual summer scorcher or a new normal? Some travelers aren’t waiting to find out if this year’s heat wave in southern Europe is an anomaly or part of a …
Chinese tourists are traveling but staying in China
Are you prepared? That was the question that many in the travel industry asked following China’s surprise reopening announcement in the final days of 2022. Many assumed that a torrent …
Can ChatGPT help plan trips? Yes, if you use these prompts
When you use a guidebook, you’re limited by its contents. The advantage of using ChatGPT is that it can take you down any track you want. It’s even possible to …
here’s how workers are hiding them from their employers
Many workers keep mum about these trips to fend off productivity concerns and tax ramification questions from their employers. But others told CNBC Travel they stay quiet for different reasons. …
What a 250K euro renovation looks like
Within five years of moving to Europe, businessman Douglas Loewe “fell in love” with Barcelona, he said. He decided to buy a home there, spending about 500,000 euros ($545,000) to …
Here’s how travelers can save on gas this July 4 holiday
Kieferpix | Istock | Getty Images A record 43.2 million people are expected to travel by car this July 4 holiday, according to AAA, the motoring and leisure travel membership …