This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 21st January 2016. By: Hipmunk Staff It’s a fact: on Valentine’s Day, romantic items are more expensive. Flower shops sell roses for two to three times their usual price. Restaurants replace their normal menus with special prix-fixe (read: pricier) options. And of course, nice hotels Read more about The Price You’ll Pay for Love This Valentine’s Day[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 5th January 2016. It’s not just the internet and smartphones that are bringing the world closer together. Airlines are expanding and adding more non-stop routes to their schedules, making it easier to get from A to B. In the new year, London residents will be able Read more about The Best New Flight Routes in 2016[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 27th December 2015. You’ve booked your stay in a beautiful locale and are excited to immerse yourself in gorgeous scenery for the duration of your trip. Then you arrive and discover that the hotel is actually miles from the pretty parts of town and your room Read more about Enjoy Can’t-Miss Views at These 6 Hotels[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 10th December 2015. Once overlooked by travelers, the borough of Amsterdam Noord has developed into a thriving artistic community, a spot for dance and music festivals, and an escape from Amsterdam’s chaotic and touristy center. The borough was once the industrial site of one of Europe’s Read more about Exploring Amsterdam’s Undiscovered North[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 11th December 2015. There’s a reason humans have been making beer for over 5,000 years. It can be crisp and refreshing on a warm summer afternoon, or complex and spicy on a snowy winter night. Whether you’re a veteran beer lover or an interested beginner, it’s Read more about The Best Winter Destinations for Beer Enthusiasts[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 9th December 2015. Each new year is an opportunity to start fresh— to take risks and do the things you’ve always wanted to do. For many, this means traveling to a new city. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, travel in the U.S. increases by as Read more about Want to Party Like It’s $19.99? Here’s How Much a Hotel Costs This NYE[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 30th November 2015. The conversation about tipping in the U.S. has been in the news more than ever recently, with stories of miserly and generous restaurant patrons alike taking stands on the subject. The restaurant industry is beginning to experiment with alternative tipping, revenue, and pricing models Read more about The Ultimate Guide To Tipping in the U.S. for Food, Travel, And Hospitality[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 25th November 2015. If you ever travel with a smartphone, laptop, or tablet, your data is at risk of being lost or stolen. Whether it’s the result of a bag disappearing, a drink being spilled, or a cybercriminal hacking your online accounts, data loss can have both Read more about Protect Your Data During the Year’s Busiest Travel Weekend[…]