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Any holiday brings about one particular problem – how do you pack for your time away? When it comes to packing for an action-filled holiday to Orlando, you need to remember all the necessities, simply because you won’t have time to be running around, trying to buy them once you’re there! Of course, you’re going to have to buy a few bits and bobs to take away with...

Alert Behind the Wheel: Eye-Opening Tips for Long Road Trips People who are in a hurry often neglect the one thing they shouldn’t: sleep. Here are the advantages of getting plenty of rest before getting behind the wheel and some eye-opening statistics that should cause you to give pause when those eyelids start to get heavy. The Stats According to some studies,...

Home for Holidays, But Which One? By: Hipmunk Staff Want to go home for the holidays but can’t decide whether to go for Thanksgiving or Christmas? If you’re like most travelers, price likely has a big impact on when you travel home for the holidays. So we compared historic airfare prices to the top 50 U.S. hometowns to see whether your best holiday budget bet is a...

11 Travel Accessories Every Adventurer Needs   The number of travel accessories designed to make life easier on the road just keeps growing. From electronic luggage scales to portable Bluetooth speakers, there are so many things that can come in handy while traveling. Take a look at these 11 travel accessories that help you no matter where you go. 1. Neck...

Morocco is an ideal travel destination for city-breakers, adventure enthusiasts and those looking for a relaxing family holiday. Encompassing the staggeringly beautiful Atlas Mountains, the mesmerizing Sahara Desert and a range of busting cities, you’ll never have the same Moroccan holiday twice (unless you want too!).

Here are 7 places to visit on your next Moroccan vacation.

Hipmunk’s Guide to Free Hotel Wi-Fi   By: Hipmunk Staff Wi-Fi has become an amenity that guests expect from the hotels where they choose to stay. We asked our Twitter fans what they think of free Wi-Fi and they spoke loud and clear. Perhaps Susan Breslow ‏(@susanbreslow) said it best: ‘Hotel wi-fi is essential. Free wins loyalty and cred.’ But according to a...

Your Guide to Thanksgiving Travel Savings   By: Hipmunk Staff The holidays seem to come sooner each year, and while we’re advocates of enjoying each season as it comes, we’re even bigger fans of saving our hard-earned money. That’s right— it’s time to start thinking about your Turkey Day travel plans. After recent buzzthat August 10 was the best date by which...

Hipmunk City Love: What to Pack for a Trip to Cancun Cancun is one of the best destinations in Central America for a beach vacation, for a thriving nightlife, and a bustling restaurant scene, and being so close to many significant Mayan ruins, just as many people travel for the historic attractions as they do to take it easy and relax. Though it’s difficult to lay...

Preparing to Move Abroad: Here’s 7 Things You Need to do Beforehand Moving abroad may seem like a mammoth task. Leaving friends and family can be difficult, and the thought of packing up your house may seem impossible. But there are plenty of handy hints and tricks that can help you through your big move, and to make it seem easier. Once you’ve read our guide,...

What great beaches are to summer, ski runs are to winter. And there are few more exhilarating ways to spend your winter than by blitzing down a snow capped mountain in the trail of off-the-beaten-path powder hounds! But while ski holidays are indeed active and adventurous, and often thought of as a sport for the rich and elite, they don’t have to break the...

Once considered the ugly gastronomical stepsister to more glamorous Hong Kong and Shanghai, today’s Beijing is a haven for epicures. Diners in Beijing are no longer limited to street food or hole-in-the-wall eateries; even world-famous New York chef Daniel Boulud has a restaurant in the city, serving his fabulous French-inspired fare at Maison Boulud near the...

Hipmunk City Love: The Best Beach Hotels in St. Augustine Spectacular white sand beaches are one of the main draws which make St. Augustine a major United States tourist attraction, and one of the most visited Florida cities. Locals and international travelers flock to the beaches at St. Augustine for a chance to enjoy possibly the most pristine coastline Florida...

OK, so you’ve pitched up in London like Dick Whittington minus the cat and you’re looking for something to do. Unlike Mr. Whittington, making money might not be top of your list of things to do in the Big Smoke, but it’s certainly one of the many activities you can indulge in while you’re travelling around the UK’s capital. Although...

How to Travel the World on a Budget Travelling is a fantastic experience that can really help you grow as an individual. It allows you to experience and discover different cultures and traditions. The world has so many wonders – with corners of the globe to suit everyone’s sense of adventure. That’s why many people choose to go on a round-the-world trip, catching as...

Hipmunk City Love: The Best Hotels Near Camp Randall Stadium One of the most thriving university cities in the United States, Madison, Wisconsin is a city which goes nuts over college football, and as game day approaches hotels tend to sell out fast, especially those near Camp Randall Stadium. Room shares pop up throughout the city, the streets turn into a sea of...

Hipmunk CityLove, Even More Historic Hotels in New Orleans New Orleans is a city packed with options for historic accommodation, and with luxury living, central locations and staff with a reputation for their Southern hospitality, there’s really no reason not to book a historic stay! May historic hotels are now luxury boutiques authentically restored to put the...

Those looking for a luxury villa when visiting Maui don’t have to look very hard. Nestled between the West Maui Mountains and the dazzling blue Pacific Ocean, the vacation rentals here offer sensational views, and the coastline now teems with options for luxury accommodation right on the sea.

The following are the best luxury family vacation rentals in Maui – from snorkeling to surfing, and hiking and biking trails right outside the door, there’s plenty to keep you occupied at any of these.

Unearthing the Wild Beauty of Lanzarote Authored by Charlotte Richardson Lanzarote holidays have developed a reputation as a cheap and cheerful escape, a home from home in the sun almost, but there is so much more to the island than that. With a beautiful, wild volcanic landscape, a stunning national park, black sandy beaches and underground caves, the next time you...

London may have a reputation of being an expensive place to visit, but you don’t have to break the bank while you’re there. From discounted attractions, simple transport ticket hacks and tonnes of free museums to explore, with a careful bit of planning and preparation, you can still get the most out of your weekend without going over-budget. Related: 7 Fabulous Ways...

What Happens When You Lose Your Passport Abroad? Authored By Tony Rand Are you getting ready for a summer holiday? Last year 53% of Brits took a holiday abroad accordingly to a survey by ABTA*. Many travel agents predict the number to increase this year, with 35% of us planning a holiday in a country we haven’t visited before. Along with the excitement of exploring...

The Best Places to Visit in Australia During Winter

Traveling to Australia is a huge bucket-list item for most, and experiencing summer Down Under is many a travelers dream. Though what the rest of the world doesn’t realize is that Australia’s winter is a fabulous time of year. With temperatures which are warm, though not excessively hot, and with far fewer crowds, though still packed with things to do, Australia’s winter is this summer’s best kept secret…and your wallet will thank you for it too!

Australia has a reputation for being an expensive excursion, though traveling during the height of summer means you’re paying peak prices too. School holidays run from December to the end of January, so the local crowds are huge, and accommodation can be booked out well in advance, with the likelihood of finding a bargain being 0 to none. Not only will choosing the coldest time of year save you cash on your airfare, but better deals on tours, rentals, day trips and bucket list activities too.

Beaches and roads are less crowded, flies and mosquitoes aren’t out in full force, and June – August is when you’ll stumble into some of the most happening Aussie festivals of the year. Here are a few destinations to include if you’re willing to consider winter in Australia over the Northern Hemisphere’s summer.

7 Must See Tourist Attractions in the US America is a large country with many popular attractions, parks, and natural wonders for tourists. Most people are very familiar with a select few, so here is a list of some of the lesser known must-see places to visit when planning your travel to the US. Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves, Alaska Located near Juneau, Alaska,...

Exploring Catalonia’s Culture We’ve all heard of Barcelona, the city made famous by artists like Gaudi and Dali. But what about the region that the capital sits in, Catalonia? This autonomous region of Spain hit the headlines earlier this year when it voted (against the Spanish government’s wishes) on whether to become an independent state. The...

Getting Sick While Travelling: Apps and Tips for Preparing for the Worst Case Scenario When you go travelling abroad or even on holiday for a few weeks, getting ill is the last thing you want to happen. But it is a risk that all travellers face. Fortunately, there are preventative measures that you can take to stay healthy on the road and prepare for the worst case...