School is out, summer travel season is near, and graduates are planning big trips to commemorate a major life milestone and accomplishment. We’ve always believed that traveling is one of the best ways to gain new perspectives, meet new people, and take on new challenges for yourself. So, we’re launching our #GradandGo campaign to help …
If you’re not specifically traveling “to disconnect”, then the lack of consistent Wi-Fi while on the road can be a huge frustration. As a frequent flier, Hotwire President Henrik Kjellberg knows all too well the feeling of having to prep for a 10am meeting while stuck on a 7am flight. Read on for his best tips …
Parents, kids, grandparents, cousins and the family dog…are we missing anyone!? Multigenerational travel has become increasingly popular over the last few years, and for good reason! It’s so much fun to get the whole family together, but before taking off for some quality family bonding, there are a few important things to keep in mind …
Holiday travel often means busy airports, frazzled travelers and hectic taxi lines. And this year will be no different. AAA predicts that the 2016 holiday season will see the most travelers ever before the year comes to a close. So, we have some tips to help you avoid the busy lines. Have family pick you …
According to AAA, almost 49 million people are expected to travel 50 or more miles this week for Thanksgiving, making it the most traveled turkey day weekend since 2007. Whether you’re traveling by plane, train or automobile (also, one of the greatest holiday movies, we might add), there’s bound to be some stressful moments with …
We’ve all heard the expression, “I need a vacation from my vacation.” You’ve been dreaming about the perfect vacation, but all you can think of is how you are going to get to see everything within the limited time. Whether it’s your dream vacation, or going home for the holidays, stress somehow manages to get …
According to the Department of Transportation, approximately 1.95 million Americans hop on a plane on any given day, meaning there is a good chance a large number of citizens will be out of their home state on Election Day. Whether they’re off for business or leisure, traveling Americans can still exercise a crucial civil liberty …
We love it when other people sing our praises. Especially when they’re sharing details about scoring bargains on travel. This past weekend, The New York Times and Gary Leff, founder of ViewFromtheWing.com, highlighted a bunch of tips on how to get great deals on car rentals, and included Hotwire. Our favorite tip (well, besides just simply …