Travel Week in Review – September 22nd, 2023

Deciding on a hotel for your upcoming vacation? Comparing actual hotel prices can prove to be tricky thanks to hidden hotel fees. Hotel fees and surcharges emerged as an industry practice in 1997, and they can eat up a large portion of your vacation budget if you’re no careful. In fact, you might not even have been aware of the fees hotels charged until after you’ve booked a room or received your bill at checkout, says Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel.com. Read More…

United announced the inauguration of its largest United Club at Denver International Airport. This new 35,000-square-foot club is located in the B Concourse. It offers a modern twist on the United Club experience with a new feature bar featuring beer flight boards to enjoy a seasonal rotation of local and craft beers. This club is the second in a series of new location to open in Denver this summer; last month, a new 24,000 sq. ft. Club. Read More…

Traveling isn’t just for the financially flush! With a little bit of planning and a few extra days off work, you can swap you yearly beach trip out for an international getaway – don’t worry, beaches could still totally be involved. According to Forbes, an estimated 40% of Americans have never left the country, and a portion have never even left their home state. There are so many benefits to traveling and getting exposed to other cultures and countries. We know that it may seem completely our of reach… Read More…

Travel is at an all-time high and traveling to a fun location or spending time with your family and friends can make the trip worth it. But before you get to you travel destination, there may be one part of the travel journey that you have not prepared for: the airport. You could pay $4 to $5 for a bottle of water; $5 for trail mix; $12 for a hamburger. The money you spend at the airport is not insignificant, and can have a very real impact on your bottom line. Here are a few tips to help you save money while getting through. Read More…

Nowhere knows how to throw a party like Europe, and fall is one of the best times of year to experience some of the continent’s best annual festivals. Time your trip with one of the following events for an unforgettable European travel experience. #1) Oktoberfest (Now – October 3): Might as well start with the big one: Munich’s famous annual part is the world’s biggest fold festival—and it’s just as much fun as it looks. A true European travel bucket list experience, Oktoberfest dates back to 1910 and it brings together people. Read More…