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09.02.2024 - 18:20 / thepointsguy.com
Love 'em or hate 'em, you cannot deny that Airbnbs are fun to look at.
After all, half the fun of a trip is the early stages, where the world is your oyster. Whether you actually intend to go to the places you're looking or not, it sure is nice to imagine yourself there.
When scrolling through the Airbnb Instagram, you can picture yourself pretending to be royalty in a castle or living out your "Jungle Book" fantasies in a treehouse tucked away in a remote destination.
Airbnb isn't always perfect, but the home-sharing platform has been working hard to make it easier than ever to find that perfect booking that fits your specific needs — and without any surprises once you arrive there.
Although Airbnb doesn't have a loyalty program, it's still possible to earn airline miles or cash back when booking one.
Now, Airbnb has shared its most-liked properties on Instagram from 2023, giving us all a little travel lust. Properties include a chic treehouse in Tuscany, a floating tiny house in Canada and a lush bamboo house in Indonesia.
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A "guest favorite" stay starting at just $214 a night, you can have sweeping views of the sea and the mountains at this 484-square-foot abode that's stylish, cozy and clean. From the bed, gaze out the picture-perfect floor-to-ceiling windows framing Quintay's Bay on the Chilean coast just 90 minutes from Santiago.
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It seems like everyone wants to go to Bali. If you're one of the few who doesn't, let this eye-catching, thatched-roof Airbnb change your mind. This bamboo house has two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a small kitchen. Its open-air design lets fresh air circulate while your eyes feast on the lush flora and fauna right outside.
Although it's in a rural environment, the Airbnb hosts can arrange to get everything you want or need delivered to the Airbnb, so you don't have to worry about going to the store. The best part? The entire place can be yours, starting at $499 per night.
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Once-bohemian Tulum has taken a very luxe turn with the openings of hotels like the Waldorf Astoria. Still, sometimes it's best to get an off-the-grid place all to yourself so you can sit back and relax.
At this chic Airbnb with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, you can do just that starting at $231 per night. Imagine yourself waking up, cozying into that clawfoot bathtub and looking out into a beautiful, plant-filled patio and watching all your cares melt away. For a little more fun, check out the listing's toilet — there's a reason they call it a throne.
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Perched up high and surrounded by mango trees, this sleek, modern and brand-new villa
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Indianapolis is the most-booked destination across all of North America on Airbnb for April 8’s total solar eclipse, according to the online homestay marketplace. However, over 45% of listings on the platform are still available to book in “Circle City,” and 40% are available across the path of totality in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
In the autumn of 1897, after gold was discovered in the Klondike, my English great-grandfather rode out from a cattle ranch near Edmonton, Alberta, to make his fortune. It was late in the season. He traveled with three Americans, eight pack ponies, a Winchester rifle, a tin billycan for tea, a Dutch oven for making bread, a goatskin coat, and a few light mining implements. But the snowfall was heavier than expected, which made the ground treacherous for the horses. When his companions decided to sit out the winter with some fur trapping, my great-grandfather sold his share of the ponies for sled dogs and hired an Indigenous tracker instead. His pace picked up, but the weather deteriorated. When supplies got dangerously low, he suggested to his tracker that they eat the dogs. Eventually, he was forced to return to England empty-handed. His diary, however, survived.
Québec City has an up-close-and-personal vibe to it, giving it the feel of a big village more than a grand metropolis. The city’s small-scale transport options reflect this mentality.
While North America is home to its fair share of fascinating animals—the grizzly bear, American bison and American alligator, to name a few—this sprawling nation is no slouch when it comes to plantlife, either. Across the colder reaches of the continent, the icy grip of winter is beginning to thaw, ushering in a new round of colorful flowers for tourists to admire. From native superblooms to carefully-manicured lavender gardens, the following regions offer a spectacular array of flora that are perfect for a memorable spring vacation.
My grandma, cousin, and I went on a 22-day cruise on Holland America's Oosterdam ship.
“I’d been making ice cream for the longest time and I'd never bothered to make flavours that would’ve made sense in an African context,” says Tapiwa Guzha. “Once I realised that, I couldn’t ignore it.”
Airbnb has started to verify listings in five of its top global markets, but the process is much simpler for professional hosts than those with individual listings, according to requirements viewed by Skift.
This year more folks are prioritizing travel and newfangled experiences. We’re inspired by beloved television shows à la Emily in Paris to reexamine cities we’ve previously visited. Scoring tickets to see our favorite musical artists, like Taylor Swift, fortuitously opens up the prospect of flying to a different country. A rising wellness and longevity movement encourages travelers to seek alcohol-free vacations. Slower and more intentional travel—quality over quantity—is important and sustainability and eco-minded experiences are at the forefront.
Allie Hubers, an experienced traveler who's boarded over 40 cruises, says an Apple AirTag is now an essential item on her packing list.
As incredible as viewing a total solar eclipse from Earth is, imagine seeing it from the sky. Well, Delta Air Lines is giving a set of lucky customers the chance to do just that on April 8, 2024, when the next solar eclipse will stretch across North America.
The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root “yuj,” which means to unify. A growing number of yogis have taken this pursuit to a new level by joining immersive yoga retreats that offer a deeper connection with nature, the self, and the collective consciousness. Whether you practice daily or it’s your first time on the mat, embarking on a yoga retreat can allow you to focus on your well-being in a remote or natural setting. Studies have linked yoga to reduced stress, and committing to a structured program with daily classes can help you reap those benefits—while also enjoying the stunning surroundings of your chosen destination.