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Trending foods while the world was on pause

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In recent months while travel restrictions have been in place and much of the world has been confined to their homes, many travelers turned to cooking and baking in a bid to find escapism and … Read more
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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 … Read more
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Quench Your Wanderlust with a Taste of Wine Country

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Before travel was put on hold, Booking.com research showed that 14%* of global travelers were likely to join a winery tour during one of their leisure trips in 2020. So, it’s no surprise that while … Read more

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Reconnect with Nature with a Relaxing Farm Stay

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If you have recently been dreaming about a rural escape after being confined to your home, then a relaxing farm stay might be a great way to enjoy the outdoors and get back in touch with nature, when the time is right to travel again. Booking.com …

Free Your Mind and Unwind at These Peaceful Destinations

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While the world has been on hold, daily life has been disrupted and people in every corner of the globe have experienced some level of stress and uncertainty. In fact, recent research conducted by Booking.com across five countries shows that 50%* of …

Six Fashion Forward Destinations to Rediscover Your Fashion Sense

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Prior to the global pandemic, Booking.com research shows that fashion was top of mind for many style savvy US travelers with 36%* planning to include at least one day of shopping during the trips they were planning to take in 2020. However, during …

Sleep under the stars at these stellar Booking.com campsites

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It’s hard to think of a better antidote to months of confinement than a stay in the great outdoors, enjoying a bit of fresh air, wide open spaces and the best of what Mother Nature has to offer. Travelers seem to be in agreement as recent …

Seven Spacious Stays to Reconnect with Loved Ones

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Getting to spend quality time to reconnect with loved ones has always been a main reason for many people to travel. Recent research conducted by Booking.com across five countries reveals that for more than a third (37%)* of US travelers, their …

Incredible experiences where travelers can have meaningful impact on the local community

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Although travel has been put on hold in many places around the world, travellers are dreaming of their next adventure and the meaningful impact they want to have on local community development once it’s safe to travel again. Recent research …

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New Booking.com Data Shows How Americans Traveled This Summer

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Sep

2020

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The best hotels in Wildwood, New Jersey

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Sep

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12 Mistakes to Avoid When Renting a Vacation Home, According to Experts

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Sep

2020

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Looking for an alternate social-distancing vacation idea? Try a farm stay

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2020

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10 unexpected US destinations for Labor Day weekend

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Booking.com Launches Customer Incentive to Encourage Rebook of Domestic Pandemic Affected Stays in U.S

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This week, Booking.com launched a campaign to incentivize those customers in the United States who had to cancel their bookings within the country as a result of government travel restrictions related to COVID-19 to book a future stay at the same …

Booking.com reveals the top travel dreams of a nation in waiting

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●Focus of travel dreams shifts closer to home with increased presence of domestic properties featuring in travel ‘wish lists’ created on Booking.com compared to last year* ●Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Miami Beach, New York and Las Vegas -beach spots …

Booking.com Announces Winners of its Technology Playmaker Awards 2020

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New York, New York - April 9 2020 – Booking.com, one of the world’s largest online travel companies and a digital technology leader, announced the winners of its Technology Playmaker Awards 2020, an initiative launched in 2017 to recognize the …

Travalyst Coalition Announces Development of New Sustainability Frameworks to Help Travelers Find Sustainable Travel and Tourism Options

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Draft frameworks in development to showcase sustainable accommodation, aviation and experiences providers Frameworks are the starting point in Travalyst’s ambition to help people make holiday and travel choices that can better protect wildlife, …

Booking.com Announces Finalists for its 2020 Technology Playmaker Awards

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New York, February 12, 2020 – Today, Booking.com, one of the world’s largest online travel companies and a digital technology leader, announced the finalists of the 2020 Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards. In its third year, the awards …

Booking.com Announces $3.4 Million in Grants to Support Sustainable Accommodation in 2020

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 28, 2020 – With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, today announced the opening of applications for its 2020 Booking Booster …