The season of giving is upon us, and this year, it comes with a new meaning.  2020 taught us we need to be kinder to ourselves, to other people, and even to our planet. We’ll all remember the way our cities looked when the world was forced to stand still, and how nature was able to recover and flourish with a break from the fast-paced buzz of the world we’ve become so used to. We couldn’t agree more with the need for gentleness, softness, and slowness this holiday—whether it’s derived from digging out that favourite pair of worn-in comfy pants, or deciding to take some time just for ourselves under the fairy lights, with a mug of hot cocoa in hand.  Here are a few ways you can prepare for the holiday season without leaving the comforts of home—all while keeping your love for travel and hopes for future adventures alive. 1. Can’t go to wine country? Bring wine country to you You might not be able to experience the hot Sicilian sun on your …

When shopping for hotels, travellers value convenience over cost In spite of “best price” marketing and falsely urgent messaging tactics (Only 1 room left at this price! Hurry, 8 people are looking at this right now!) — travellers keep returning back to the big names in the industry to book their hotels for one reason: options. A large amount of results helps to compare options and make what feels like an informed decision, and the convenience that comes along with that feels priceless. But, convenience doesn’t come for free. When you’re looking at a public platform, you can guarantee the rate you’re being offered isn’t the lowest possible deal you can get.  Both travellers and hotels pay the price for convenience In order to be featured on popular booking sites such as Expedia or booking.com, hotels sign an agreement promising they won’t provide lower pricing on any other publicly available platform. There’s even a name for that: it’s known as a rate parity clause. To add to that, booking platforms charge hotels hefty commissions on …

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Last updated: September 29, 2020 Travel love is unconditional No matter the obstacle—flight cancellations, changes to itineraries, fluctuating restrictions, or a missed transfer—we find a way to keep our love of travel alive. Here’s a list of our current partner deals for you to use with your travels, even if you’re staying close. Available worldwide  Get access to Lonely Planet’s Guides app and a free 6 month membership to Lonely Planet TV, the freshly launched premium video streaming platform featuring hours of award-winning travel shows 20% discounts on hop-on, hop-off bus tours with Worldwide City Sightseeing Up to 15% off on car rentals with Avis 1 week free on a workspace at Croissant Coworking & 15€ off a longer rental  Pocket wifi with Rent ‘n Connect: Be online anywhere, at any time for 20% off Events, attractions and activities with Tiqets: 5-10% discount on the tickets to museums, theme parks & more Get your visa application taken care of with iVisa: 30% discount on admin fees 20% off luggage storage with Stasher Get from A …

This month more companies that like what we do have joined our travel revolution. And we must say, we like what they do too. So get cosy, spread a comfy blanket over yourself on the couch and start finding more reasons to love Bidroom *cough* THE MEMBERSHIP PERKS! *cough* Gettin’ Around ? Avis – up to 15% discount for car rental Avis can literally take you anywhere you need to go. It’s perfect for that freedom you want on your trip. Rent the car, roll the windows down and cruise along the coast of wherever just like the dreamlike movie sequence you’ve always imagined.  Marcel – 15 EUR discount for first ride (carbon-neutral cars) Paris only Worried about the environment? Conscious of our impact? Us too! Use Marcel to get around Paris! They are an e-taxi service that’s got 100% CO2 emission offset to tackle environmental upset or and we 100% love it.  Everyone’s got baggage ? Eelway – 5% discount for luggage storage & transfer Don’t lug your luggage around like a human snail. …