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Booking.com’s 2021 Sustainable Travel Report Affirms Potential Watershed Moment for Industry and Consumers

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June

2021

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73% of US travelers think sustainable travel is vital, with 46% saying the pandemic has made them want to travel more sustainably in the future Almost half (42%) still believe that in 2021, there … Read more
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Booking.com reveals the destinations written in the stars for our zodiac signs

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June

2021

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During the hiatus from travel over the past year, some might have been looking to the stars to determine when they’d next be able to get away. However, as the return to travel becomes more and more … Read more
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On your bike, get set...go! Saddle up and hit the road with Booking.com’s guide to a biking vacation

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May

2021

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In the last year, cycling has really stepped it up a gear. With so many people working from home as the new normal and no longer spending hours commuting, we’re finding time to discover the joys of … Read more

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Seven Paw-fect Pet-Friendly Stays in the US to Celebrate National Pet Month

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For many pet owners, no vacation is complete without their furry companion, which means bringing their four-legged family member along is an absolute essential. With surges in dog and cat ownership during the pandemic, also noticeable by the …

Celebrate World Cocktail Day with Signature Cocktails from Around the Globe

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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? In honor of World Cocktail Day on May 13th, we’re sharing some classic cocktails and where they originated from around the globe. With our mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, we have …

Want to break free? Booking.com shares 4 inspiring one-way road trips that tick all the boxes

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As the world prepares to open up again, it’s clear that some preferences have changed when it comes to how we want to travel. In the United States, almost half (51%)* of travelers are more eager to see the world once COVID-19 related travel …

How to Guide: Booking.com Shares 8 Top Tips for Solo Travel

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That first trip will see many stepping out alone – with research revealing that the solo travel trend is gathering momentum. Booking.com data pre-pandemic saw only 14%** of travelers were planning a trip on their own, whilst more than double …

The Pandemic Effect: Booking.com Reveals An Increased Desire To Travel More Sustainably

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Earth Day 2021 will be a moment of reflection for travelers around the world. Instead of reminiscing about the trips they have taken in the past 12 months, it will be a milestone moment for many to reflect on how their future travels can have a more …

Tales of a Tub: Breathtaking Bathtubs With a View

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Taking a long, hot bath can be a truly rejuvenating and relaxing ritual. But pair that soothing soak with panoramic vistas across the South African savannah or a stunning sunset over the Indian Ocean and you have some truly epic self care in store. …

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'Friends' TV Show-Inspired Experiences, Events Before HBO Reunion Special

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May

2021

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HBO Releases Brand-New ‘Friends’ Reunion Trailer—and It’s Bringing Us All the Nostalgia

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May

2021

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‘Friends’ Reunion on HBO: Mindy Kaling, Reese Witherspoon & *Many* More Guest Stars Confirmed

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May

2021

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Book Monica's apartment from 'Friends' for an overnight stay

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May

2021

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You Can Now Book An Overnight Stay In The ‘Friends’ Apartment

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May

2021

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NEW BOOKING.COM RESEARCH SHINES LIGHT ON U.S. TRAVELERS’ OPTIMISM AND CONFIRMS THAT THERE IS HOPE ON THE HORIZON FOR GETTING BACK TO TRAVEL IN 2021

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New York, NY - April 5, 2021 - The impact that COVID-19 has had on our daily lives caused the past year to be one of the hardest ever to endure. Maintaining distance and staying home has become part of the new normal. While tough days may still be …

Booking.com Invites Travel Romantics To Share Love Letters To America

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New York, NY - February 9, 2021 - With the most romantic day of the year upon us, Booking.com knows one thing for sure - America’s love for travel hasn’t ended. In the spirit of sharing this love, the global travel leader is issuing love letters to …

Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2021 Recognize Over 1 Million Partners Across the World

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NEW YORK - JANUARY 19, 2021 - Drawing on millions of customer reviews, today Booking.com announced it will present 1,147,344 Traveller Review Awards for 2021, recognizing partners across 220 countries and territories who made travel experiences more …

Booking.com Reminds Nation That 'America Is For Everyone’

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New York, NY - October 26, 2020 - Global travel leader Booking.com recognizes that America has experienced internal rifts and unprecedented circumstances like never before in 2020. Amidst a difficult year, marked by a global pandemic that is taking …

SMARTER, KINDER, SAFER: BOOKING.COM REVEALS NINE PREDICTIONS FOR THE FUTURE of TRAVEL

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NEW YORK, OCTOBER 20, 2020 - With few facets of our lives and world unchanged by the unparalleled impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, travel too will be forever re-shaped by this extraordinary moment in time. Innovation within the travel …

Booking.com reveals how Americans rediscovered travel closer to home this summer

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Travel may not be the same during these unprecedented times, but data from Booking.com reveals that the happiness travel can bring isn’t measured in miles. Travel plans may have changed drastically in 2020, but this has given travelers the …