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Santa’s Cabin Is Open for a Free 3-Night Stay This Holiday Season

Airbnb is giving away a stay at Santa’s home in Finnish Lapland to one lucky family. The only catch? The elves might put you to work in the post office.

December 4, 2023 04:58 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A split photo with a deep red closet with mirrors on the left, and a living room with a large image of Prince's face and a couch with purple-tinted mood lighting on the right

Hotel News + Openings

You Can Now Spend the Night in Prince’s “Purple Rain” House

Airbnb has teamed up with the legendary musician’s band, The Revolution, to offer the rare opportunity to actually stay in the house depicted in the cult movie starring Prince.

September 27, 2024 12:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

Barbie’s Malibu Dream House Is Back on Airbnb

He’s more than “just Ken"—now he’s an Airbnb host. This summer, Ken is hosting two overnight stays at Barbie’s newly remodeled Malibu DreamHouse.

June 26, 2023 07:53 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Avoid Airbnb Scams and Find Legit Vacation Rentals Online

Worried about getting scammed on your next vacation rental? Follow these tips to avoid the hassle and arrive with peace of mind.

September 21, 2023 05:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Exterior view of a United Airlines airplane ascending

Air Travel News

United Just Announced a Major New In-Flight Perk—and It’s Free

The Chicago-based airline has partnered with SpaceX to vastly improve connectivity.

September 13, 2024 07:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

Christ the Redeemer in the background behind apartment buildings in Rio de Janeiro

Air Travel News

Delta Is Adding These New South America Flights

Some of our favorite destinations are joining the Delta route network.

February 8, 2023 06:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cruise

The “Secret” Cruises That Will Bring You to Off-the-Beaten-Path Ports

These unique adventures on the high seas aren’t heavily promoted and tend to attract fewer and more experienced travelers. Here’s everything you need to know about repositioning cruises.

December 10, 2025 05:30 PM

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Jeri Clausing

A while round security or monitor camera

The new indoor-camera ban takes effect April 30, but it’s unclear how much will change under the updated privacy policy.

March 15, 2024 04:47 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Hotels

Airbnb Is Giving Away $10 Million for Crazy Rental Ideas

The vacation rental platform is looking for out-of-the-box property ideas—the weirder, the better.

June 22, 2022 09:11 AM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

9 Great Seattle Airbnbs to Rent for a Truly Local Stay

Live like a local in the Emerald City with these home-away-from-home Airbnbs in neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Ballard.

April 16, 2021 04:05 PM

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Lora Shinn

Pool and view at an Airbnb in Portugal's Douro Valley

Hotels

The Infinity Pool at This Airbnb Might Just Offer the Best View in Portugal’s Douro Valley

A million-dollar view—for less than $500 a night.

October 5, 2023 08:30 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hotels

Airbnb Just Made It Easier to Find Quality Listings

CEO Brian Chesky asked, “What if we could combine the uniqueness of an Airbnb with the reliability that you’ve come to expect of a hotel?”

November 8, 2023 11:11 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Superhero costume behind a glass wall with two chairs in front of it

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