KAYAK Travel stories and news

Newsroom

KAYAK.ai: Our game plan for the future of travel search.

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All about flights

New airline routes in 2025: Here’s how much money (and time) you can save.

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Insights

In search of sleep: KAYAK’s guide to the most restful destinations.

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Budget travel

How to navigate tipping while traveling

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Newsroom

Happiness is on sale: The biggest price drops to the world’s happiest countries.

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Newsroom

What to expect for 2025 travel.

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Newsroom

Got searching pains? Try this.

Newsroom

Southwest Airlines is now on KAYAK.

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Travel in the U.S.

Best places to visit during summer in the USA in 2025

From national parks to vibrant cities, the U.S. offers a perfect summer destination for everyone.

Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

16 min read

Travel inspiration

The right travel inspiration makes planning your next adventure a breeze. From vibrant cities to secluded beaches, KAYAK helps you discover it all.

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Travel in the U.S.

Best places to visit during summer in the USA in 2025

Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

16 min read

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Seasonal

Best places to visit in the summer around the world for 2025

Duncan Madden

19 min read

Flying

Bonjour Paris! New Nonstop Flights from Orlando to the City of Light

KAYAK

4 min read

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Destinations

The 11 best places to visit in Germany this summer

Annika Ziehen

7 min read

Ready to get out there?

Reading about travel will only take you so far. See how KAYAK Navigator can inch you towards your next escape.

Let’s do it

Flying

Air travel isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Busy airports, cramped planes, and long flights are much easier to manage when you know what to expect. From flight guides to air travel tips, find the essentials that make every journey smoother.

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Flying

Bonjour Paris! New Nonstop Flights from Orlando to the City of Light

KAYAK

4 min read

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All about flights

Flying with kids: tips, advice and essential information

Duncan Madden

11 min read

A happy couple with their toddler sitting inside the aeroplane.

All about flights

Flying with a baby: the complete survival guide

Duncan Madden

11 min read

All about flights

New airline routes in 2025: Here’s how much money (and time) you can save.

Blane Bachelor

8 min read

Hotels + stays

From cozy B&Bs and convenient roadside motels to luxurious resorts, our recommendations help you find the perfect place to stay.

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Beach house luxury villa in Lemo-Lemo beach South Sulawesi Indonesia

Car rentals

Did someone say road trip? Our car rental guides will help you hit the road in comfort and style – whether it’s a sleek convertible or a family-friendly 4×4. First, navigate the maze of car types, insurance options, and driving rules. Here’s how.

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Car rentals

The essential guide to car rental excess insurance

Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

9 min read

Car rentals

Renting a car and driving in Spain: the guide for your Spanish vacation

Jeanifer Brekling

10 min read

Car rentals

Can you take a rental car out of state?

Jeanifer Brekling

8 min read

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Car rentals

Driving in France: How to rent a car and drive on your French vacation?

Jeanifer Brekling

10 min read

Budget travel

Discover affordable destinations, learn how to travel smart on a budget, and unlock the secrets to cost-effective adventures that don’t skimp on fun.

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Newsroom

They say knowledge is power. The KAYAK Newsroom keeps you informed with the latest travel industry updates, so you know what’s happening in the places you want to explore. Stay up to date with news about KAYAK, our travel tools, trending destinations and more.

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