When a holiday falls mid-week, it’s bound to cause some vacation-related confusion—especially when it’s a long-awaited summer holiday like Fourth of July. This year’s Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, leaving many of us wondering: Do we take Monday and Tuesday off? Thursday and Friday? […]
You can never go wrong with a summer beach trip. Whether you take a long weekend or go on vacation for the week, the beach can be the perfect destination to rest and recharge. Since you can play in the waves, join a volleyball game, […]
Last year, you got him a drone. Sure, he’s removed it from the shelf in the garage when you’ve come home for a visit, but it’s otherwise collecting dust. This year, skip buying Dad any “stuff” and head straight to spending your money on an […]
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Say goodbye to the days of getting all the way to the airport only to realize that carry-on will cost an additional $25! Hipmunk today released a freshly redesigned flight search experience that shows travelers exactly what’s available on each flight, directly in their results. It also shows […]
It may not yet be Christmas, but savvy travelers are already booking their flights to cheap destinations for 2018. Thanks in part to budget airlines, average flight prices to Europe from the US have dropped as more travelers choose cheap flights over comfort. For instance, Bergen, Norway, […]
Hipmunk today released another agony-reducing feature to its iOS app: the ability to see upcoming trips, meetings, and events so that travelers never forget to book a flight or accommodation again. A traveler can now connect their TripIt account and Apple Calendar with their Hipmunk […]
The airplane cocktail: Keeping passengers sane for decades. While some travelers may choose to take their sobriety into their own hands by sneaking small bottles of liquor and mixers onto the plane, we advise against any activities that might delay your passage through security. Besides, why risk […]
When a holiday falls mid-week, it’s bound to cause some vacation-related confusion—especially when it’s a long-awaited summer holiday like Fourth of July. This year’s Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, leaving many of us wondering: Do we take Monday and Tuesday off? Thursday and Friday? […]
You can never go wrong with a summer beach trip. Whether you take a long weekend or go on vacation for the week, the beach can be the perfect destination to rest and recharge. Since you can play in the waves, join a volleyball game, […]
Last year, you got him a drone. Sure, he’s removed it from the shelf in the garage when you’ve come home for a visit, but it’s otherwise collecting dust. This year, skip buying Dad any “stuff” and head straight to spending your money on an […]
Award-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri once said: “That’s the thing about books—they let you travel without moving your feet.” But if you’re anything like me, once I’ve read about a destination in a book, I pine to set my own eyes on it even more. This […]
It’s almost here. The May flowers are blooming and summer 2018 is tapping on your shoulder, and you’re probably dreaming of ways to escape the grind—even if it’s just for the weekend. In fact, nearly 40 percent of Americans take long weekend trips multiple times […]
Despite the prevalence and convenience of travel credit cards, I never leave for an international trip without a modest supply of the local currency. Whether I use it for tipping, cab rides, or street vendors, having cash on-hand makes traveling abroad that much more seamless […]
So you want to spend more time traveling and less time stuck behind a desk working to pay for it? You’re not alone. Fortunately, with points and miles, that’s entirely possible. There’s nothing like booking a flight to a dream destination and paying no more […]
In case you missed it, this week is the week to book your summer travel before airfare prices start to climb. For some of us, that reminder—plus a quick check of our credit card points—is all it takes to click “purchase ticket” on our next […]
You’ve probably heard about many of the benefits being offered by the premium cards products out there. Annual travel credits, access to airport lounges, and even monthly Uber credits come along with these popular credit cards. But what if you’re not really a traveler? Should […]
Okay, so you missed your flight. It’s every traveler’s nightmare. But sometimes, all the preparation in the world isn’t enough to prevent flights from being missed. If you’re experiencing that combination of nausea and panic that arises from realizing your plane has left and you’re […]
Discover destinations, find flights, & set fare alerts – all in one quick chat! Check out this HipTip Video: Setting fare alerts using Skype! Hooray for #TravelTuesday ✈
Looking for a vacation rental? Your in luck! Hipmunk shows Airbnb results in all hotel searches. Check out the video below on how to use the Airbnb filter:
Looking for #tripspiration? Check out our Hipmunk Discover plugin for Google Chrome! This extension will allow you to open a new tab in your browser and instantly begin flipping through different destinations. Each option reveals the lowest price in the upcoming months and a link […]
Ever wonder what those little tabs are on the right hand side of your flight options? This HipTip Video: Class Markers, shows how to use them to easily determine the cabin, or class, of each flight! Easy! Cabin Color Guide: No marker – Coach Orange […]
