Our Principle Program Manager, Don Flaherty, recently traveled through Europe with his 14-year old daughter, and learned a few tricks along the way that he agreed to share with us. Let’s face it, for most teenagers, spending massive amounts of time with their parents is about as fun as being locked in a closet without …
In 2015 a record number of Americans traveled abroad, and before the summer of 2016 winds down, many more Americans will take a trip overseas. Hotwire president Henrik Kjellberg knows a thing or two about traveling abroad for both work and vacation, and has become an unofficial expert in one side-effect that plagues many who …
If you’ve been waiting to book a flight for that last-minute summer trip, you’re in luck. Today is actually the best day to make it happen, because it’s “Cheap Flight Day.” Serendipity! With kids going back to school and fall just around the corner, demand for airfare starts to go down…and price quickly follows. Experts …
Traveling with children under the age of two is mostly totally amazing…but can also be, uh, really stressful. Not only for the parents, but also for the children. And let’s not forget fellow travelers sitting near said children. Our Senior Partner Marketing Manager, Sarah Ulrey, is well versed in the art of traveling with her …
There are lots of sources of inspiration for picking a travel destination. Maybe a friend recommended it or you saw some great pictures on Instagram. Or your spouse has a business trip in a new city you’ve never explored. That’s right. A business trip is a great excuse to travel and explore a new place. When your husband, wife, partner …
To celebrate Embrace Your Inner Geek Day this month, we’re asking U.S. travelers to embrace their inner travel geek and help create the ultimate #AnytimeBag… a pre-packed bag that allows you to quickly hit the road when inspiration hits. To participate, share suggestions for travel essentials using the #AnytimeBag #Sweepstakes hashtags on Twitter, Facebook, or …
In today’s highly mobile and digital travel booking landscape, you need to be ready to go at a moment’s notice. It’s about taking a new friend up on a last-minute offer to join them at a comic show. Or figuring out that the best ramen place in the country is halfway between you and your …
Ever booked a hotel room or rental car from your mobile device? Well, turns out you’re not alone. Almost half of Hotwire’s savvy travelers are doing it, many of them waiting until they arrive at their destination to book a room (and scoring even better deals!). With that, and just in time for summer, Hotwire …