A Hotel for Political Progressives Is Opening in D.C.

Political progressives who want to make their hotel stays in Washington, D.C., alongside politically like-minded travelers will soon be able to do just that. Related: Good News for Flyers – Less Bumping, Fewer Lost Bags The Eaton Workshop , which opens its doors in early 2018, will be a combination hotel, communal workspace, and wellness

KAYAK Opens New Hotel

You’ve been booking hotels through travel search site Kayak.com for years, but soon you’ll be able to stay in an actual KAYAK hotel. The search engine brand is opening its first hotel (in partnership with hospitality company Life House) in Miami, Florida this April. The KAYAK Miami Beach will turn a 1934 Art Deco building

Carnival Has a Plan to Transform Cruising

At this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, cruise giant Carnival Corporation introduced “the world’s first interactive guest experience platform capable of transforming vacation travel into a highly personalized and elevated level of customized service for millions of guests.” Wow! Or, on second thought: What? More about the so-called Ocean Medallion : It’s a

The World’s Most Popular Travel Experiences, According to TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor (SmarterTravel’s parent company) recently released its 2018 Travel Trends Report , naming the most popular travel experiences, tours, and activities booked by its users last year. The data points to a shift toward non-traditional and experiential activities as travelers look to expand their options. Related: The Best Hotels, According to Millions of Travelers on TripAdvisor 

National Parks Pricing Going up for Summer 2018

When the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) proposed drastic hikes to admission fees last fall , the reaction was swift and negative. It seems the NPS heard what people will saying. National Parks Prices Rising in 2018 The Interior Department announced yesterday that it will back off a plan to more than double admission fees