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Going Places is a new series from TripIt that highlights frequent travelers to showcase their unique travel styles and insider tips.  For Lauren Richardson, travel blogger at Lauren’s Suitcase, travel is all about getting creative. That is, getting creative with how she travels, where she travels, and how she manages her travel budget.  “As a… Continue reading Going Places: A Conversation with Lauren Richardson

Will rising airfare prices and inflation keep American travelers grounded this summer? Or will travelers keep their eyes on the prize—for many, their bucket-list trips—no matter the cost?  We asked more than 1,800 U.S.-based TripIt users about their upcoming travel plans, and while rising costs and COVID-19 concern them, more than 95% of survey respondents… Continue reading American Travelers Budget Thousands More to Afford Rising Costs of Trips

This month, many LGBTQ+ travelers will head out for summer trips and Pride Month celebrations alike. Yet, for this community of travelers, taking a trip isn’t as straightforward—or as safe—as it is for others. In some destinations, LGBTQ+ travelers still face discrimination and the risk of harm, so it’s incredibly important to know which destinations… Continue reading Top 10 Safest Cities for LGBTQ+ Travelers to Visit 

While the Fourth of July celebrates American independence, this year, American travelers are choosing to celebrate by exploring outside the homeland.   TripIt analyzed U.S. origin flight, rental car, lodging, and vacation rental reservations made by our TripIt users for Fourth of July weekend 2022 and compared the findings to the equivalent booking period in… Continue reading TripIt Data: Americans Celebrate Fourth of July 2022 by Traveling Overseas 

City break (noun): a short holiday spent in a city, such as when on business travel. Before there was bleisure travel, there was the city break—the short space of leisure time that grants you access to the cultural and culinary amenities that big cities offer. In this series from TripIt, we explore some of the… Continue reading City Break: Detroit

Recent data from TripIt showed that nearly one-third of Americans are headed to Europe for Memorial Day weekend—and that’s just the start of the summer travel season. Indeed, as the pandemic wanes, more and more people are returning to Europe for personal and business trips alike.  But soon there will be a new requirement for… Continue reading Planning to Visit Europe in 2023? You Might Need an ETIAS Travel Authorization

City break (noun): a short holiday spent in a city, such as when on business travel. Before there was bleisure travel, there was the city break—the short space of leisure time that grants you access to the cultural and culinary amenities that big cities offer. In this series from TripIt, we explore some of the… Continue reading City Break: London

Going Places is a new series from TripIt that highlights frequent travelers to showcase their unique travel styles and insider tips.  For world-record holder Lee Abbamonte, picking where to travel to next is not only about the destination, it’s also about deciding how to get there, who to invite, the time of year, and weighing… Continue reading Going Places: A Conversation with Lee Abbamonte

The start of the summer travel season in the U.S., better known as Memorial Day weekend, is always a heavily trafficked holiday. And despite soaring prices, our data shows that this year will be as busy as ever.  TripIt analyzed U.S. origin flight, rental car, lodging, and vacation rental reservations made by our TripIt users… Continue reading TripIt Data Shows One-Third of Memorial Day Weekend 2022 Flights Headed Abroad 

Dear Jen is a new series from TripIt that asks Jen Moyse, vice president of product for TripIt from Concur, for her best advice when it comes to travel these days. Jen spends her time focused on solving problems for busy travelers, and as an avid traveler herself, she is intimately familiar with the current… Continue reading Dear Jen: Tips for International, Business, and Greener Trips