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Airbnb has a plan to fix cleaning fees
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Tue,11/22/22-1:47PM , 292 Reads
Pretty much everyone hates Airbnb cleaning fees — those pesky charges tacked on to your vacation rental bill that supposedly cover the costs to get the place ready for the next visitors. Travelers don’t like the expense, and hosts don’t like charging them, either.
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Travelers queue up at the south security checkpoint in Denver International Airport as the Labor Day holiday approaches Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, in Denver. If you want to save money and avoid the airport crowds during the holiday season, you’ll want to fly on the holiday itself or several days before and after it. NerdWallet analyzed the Transportation Security Administration’s data of passengers screened at U.S. airports and found the Sunday after Thanksgiving and Dec. 23 to be two of the busiest days all year. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

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The busiest days to fly during the winter holidays
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Mon,11/14/22-5:00PM , 94 Reads
Most weeks of the year, Fridays are the busiest days to fly, and Tuesdays are the least busy. But during the holidays, that trend doesn’t necessarily hold true.
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Recreational vehicles sit in a lot waiting for delivery at Horizon Transport in Wakarusa, Ind. on July 15, 2014. RV delivery is a growing trend that allows travelers to enjoy all of the conveniences of staying in an RV without actually having to drive it. Several companies offer delivery services for customers who rent, which can not only be more convenient, but also more affordable. (James Buck/The Elkhart Truth via AP)

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Travelers are skipping challenging drives with RV delivery
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Tue,10/18/22-3:34PM , 56 Reads
San Diego-based mom of two Audrey Patterson frequently vacations in an RV with her family. But she’s actually only driven an RV once — a brief stretch near Burbank, California — en route to Yosemite National Park for their 2021 summer vacation.
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The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen in Washington, D.C., on May 8, 2021. NerdWallet looked at the price of 1,000 Airbnb listings and compared them to the cost of hotels. Airbnbs can be an affordable alternative to hotels, particularly for longer stays, large groups and for people who need a washer and dryer or kitchen. But beware of vacation rental cleaning fees that can make the price skyrocket, and take advantage of discounts for monthlong stays. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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Are Airbnbs more cost-effective than hotels?
By SALLY FRENCH OF NERDWALLET
Mon,09/05/22-9:46PM , 138 Reads
Remember the days when one of the best money-saving travel tips was booking an Airbnb versus a hotel? Not only were nightly rates almost always far cheaper, but the Airbnbs and hosts themselves often shaped up to be the most memorable aspects of a trip.
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