Where will the holidays take you?
This week, we’re dishing on everything you need to know for the upcoming holidays. From destinations to check out if you’re looking to travel somewhere new – to ways you can save on those flights to visit family and friends. Check out our guide to the holidays along with this week’s travel news.
The pre-check
The week’s latest travel stories and news.
- Will (still) travel.
With new interest rates, people are definitely preparing for an uncertain economy – one thing they’re not giving up? Travel, apparently.
- Pobody’s nerfect.
The DOT said that holiday travel won’t be as chaotic as this past summer, but it still won’t be perfect – here’s what they’re doing to help.
- Put up those numbers.
Some airlines and airports are reporting their biggest numbers since pre-pandemic this fall – which is a good indicator that holiday travel will follow suit.
- Your rewards are worth more.
NerdWallet revealed that travel reward points are worth more this year than. Here’s what to know about your points and inflation.
- Off to Spain.
The Spanish government recently dropped all COVID-19 entry rules for travelers, marking it one of the last European countries to do so.
Trending travel
Where to roam.
Cue the bells, candles and garland of the season. If you’re planning to get outta Dodge and go somewhere new this year, say no more. We’ve put together 3 lists that’ll help you figure out where to spend the season – from ski trips to wallet-friendly cities.
- For those looking to ski
With so many options – and each mountain offering a different experience – we partnered with Smartwool to show off destinations fit for any skier.
- For those eyeing Europe
Summer trips to Europe? They got real expensive, real fast. Hence: winter might be a better option – we found 10 cities that are cheaper this season.
- For those saving money
Let it be known that there is plenty you can do without breaking the bank. We’ve rounded up 10 great winter destinations – that are also super cheap.
- Prep for your travels
The holidays can be overwhelming between scheduling visits and planning PTO. That’s why we put everything you need to know in one place.
Overheard at KAYAK
Interest in Europe is up.
We were recently tapped to shed some light on how the industry is meeting travelers’ demands for more transatlantic flights, especially after all the news regarding a strong US dollar in the face of global currencies. We found that search interest in trips to Europe is up 40% compared to last year, meaning you can expect more travelers exercising their passports this season. Need ideas on where to go? Scroll back up for our list of Euro destinations that are cheaper in winter.
Social shoutouts
Cue the sad trombones. Did you take a dream trip – or one that gave you a heavy dose of reality? Share it using #KAYAKPicks to be featured.
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