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Best Sites to Book Your Stay + I'm Off to Japan ✈️
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Happy Thursday! I'm leaving super early tomorrow to fly to Japan! I can't wait, as I've heard nothing but good things about the country... and it's my 30th country! I'll be exploring Tokyo for a few days before my friends fly in and we spend two weeks touring the country with EF Ultimate Break. (PS - they have a sale with up to 20% off trips until TONIGHT!) In a few days, I'll start sharing stories on Instagram and Facebook, so make sure you're following me to see everything Japan :) I also finished my full review of my Sicily and Malta trip, which was also with EF Ultimate Break. Make sure you check it our for everything I loved about the trip, and what I hope they improve. Last week, I went over what to look for when searching for hotels and home rentals to have the best possible stay. Now, I want to talk about the different websites you can use to book your stay — and how to choose the best one for your trip. There are a lot of options out there, and each one works a little differently. Here’s a quick breakdown of the most common booking sites and when I use them:
A Few Tips:
Choosing the right site depends on your travel style, group size, and what kind of stay you're looking for. A little comparison can go a long way. As always, you can reply to this email if you want to chat accommodations or anything else travel! Have a great weekend :) Sarah PS: My next email will be in three weeks on June 12 - I'll be busy enjoying Japan 😉 Some links in this email are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you click the link or make a purchase through the link. This is at no extra cost to you. Travel Giveaways thebacklabel is giving away a 3-day Sonoma Weekend Getaway. Enter to win by May 27, 2025 The Woody Show is giving away an Alaskan Disney Cruise. Enter to win by May 30, 2025 Brightline is giving away One Million Points to celebrate their new rewards program. Enter to win by May 30, 2025 by creating a Brightline Rewards account. G-Adventures is giving away a $30,000 dream adventure. Enter to win by May 31, 2025 UK: Osprey is giving away a 6 night trip to Whistler, Canada, including flights, hotel, activities, and more. Enter to win by May 31, 2025. YouTube I have TWO new YouTube videos up, both about Palermo, Sicily. Make sure you subscribe to my channel! Travel News Are you traveling for Memorial Day this weekend in the US? Check out some tips from USA Today to beat the worst of the traffic. Want to visit a US National Park this summer? Here are the cheapest National Parks to fly to from Travel + Leisure. Check out the top destinations for summer travel from CNBC - more than half of them are in Asia. Travel Insurance One of the things I get asked about the most is travel insurance. Should you get it, and if so, which one? YES, you should have travel insurance, as you never know when things may go wrong. SafetyWing is my go-to for travel insurance because it covers so much, is easy to purchase for days or months, and is affordable. Many credit cards also include travel insurance. Personally, I get SafetyWing on top of my credit card insurance. Learn more about SafetyWing and the benefits of using them in my blog post about travel insurance. |
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