Why 'Coming Home' is the Best Way to Discover Your Irish Ancestry
St. Patrick’s Day finds most of us rooting around in our closets for a green sweater to fulfill the ‘wearing of the green’ on a day that they say ‘everyone is a little bit Irish.’ For more and more people, it’s also about finding your roots, even right at the source in the Emerald Isle. Tourism Ireland says there are 70 million people dispersed around the world who can claim Irish ancestry. In the US and Canada, it’s one of the...
The 'FOMO' Guide To Travel in 2022
Social media has an acronym for it: FOMO, or ‘Fear of Missing Out’. Over the last year, we’ve been missing out on a lot. A lot of get togethers, events, family celebrations… and a lot of travel. Finally, it looks like there’s light at the end of the tunnel, with travel starting to pick up this year, and gaining real speed in 2022. If you’re anything like us, you feel like you have a lot of catching up to do. In addition...
4 Tips to Navigate Travel's Re-Opening Like an Expert
Recent weeks and days have seen a flurry of changes in travel restrictions and COVID status. Some countries have started declaring themselves COVID-free, while other places - like the US - continue to see spiking numbers.So re-opening rules keep changing and are different from place to place. It’s a lot for our US and Canadian readers to keep up with.Lynn Elmhirst, Producer/Host of BestTrip TV, helps you stay on top of the latest best practices for an informed traveler.Europe and...
What's a Travel Bubble? Plus 3 Tips For Making the Most of Yours
You might see this view sooner than you think.The world of travel has begun to re-open. But it’s not like the tap has suddenly been turned full blast. More like a trickle. And there’s a clear pattern that’s going to shape your travel opportunities for at least the rest of this year, and possibly into 2021.Bubble TravelHuman interaction has gone from shelter-in-place, work-from-home and no contact with anyone outside your household, to health authorities laying out phases for a return to normal. Phase...
3 Travel Planning Tips in a Post-COVID World
There’s good news for travel lovers! We are starting to see travel restrictions lifted.Once we do start traveling again, the world of travel will be different.Here are 3 tips for how to prepare yourself to travel again.By: Lynn Elmhirst, Producer/ Host of BestTrip TV Coming… and GoingIt’s not enough to have a valid passport anymore .These days, you may not be able to get there from here. Even if planes say they are flying, and hotels are open where you...
In March, Airbnb Experiences hosts all over the world had to stop doing what they love—sharing their interests and passions with
In March, Airbnb Experiences hosts all over the world had to stop doing what they love—sharing their interests and passions with others. Over the past few weeks, they’ve offered ideas for how to continue hosting even while we’re apart. They’ve adapted recipes based on what’s in their pantries, turned living rooms into yoga studios, and choreographed dances for families at home. Today we’re excited to announce that Airbnb Experiences are now online. You can take a flamenco class with Lidón...
Last week, we launched our #FrontlineStays initiative with the goal of providing places to stay to COVID-19 responders
Last week, we launched our #FrontlineStays initiative with the goal of providing places to stay to COVID-19 responders. Today, we’re proud to announce that Airbnb hosts have stepped up to offer 100,000 places to stay for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Airbnb waiving all fees. If you know a medical professional, relief worker or first responder working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, please share this with them (with our thanks) so they can...
Our hosts have been asking how they can help COVID-19 responders
Our hosts have been asking how they can help COVID-19 responders. We are partnering with them to help provide free or subsidized housing for 100,000 COVID-19 responders around the world. Hosts can opt in to provide homes that follow safety and cleanliness protocols based on recommendations from government health agencies. This idea started with pilots in Italy and France, and nearly 6,000 hosts have already offered their homes. Thank you to our host community for opening your doors. Tap the link in...
We know you may have questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and what it means for you as an Airbnb host or traveler
We know you may have questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and what it means for you as an Airbnb host or traveler. Swipe to learn more about our cancellation policies for eligible reservations, and click the link in our bio for updates.
Now More Than Ever: Why You Should Work With A Travel Advisor
The COVID-19 pandemic will pass. Until then, the global travel scenario will continue to change daily.Our top advice for people with travel booked – or considering travel – is to stay calm. And work with a trusted, expert travel advisor when you’re making travel plans.A responsible, qualified, and professional travel advisor will always:1. Only use and refer you to credible sources of information with expert and reasoned advice. Some of your friends at work, strangers on social media and less professional...