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Put away your phone – and unleash your inner hobbit! The top 10 most wish-listed Airbnb ‘Earth homes’ around the UK, from cosy caves to a Viking longhouse and a secret retreat with on-site ducks and fairy pools

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To celebrate Earth Day, Airbnb has revealed its 10 most wish-listed UK ‘Earth homes’, rentals that allow guests to ‘immerse themselves in nature and feel totally at one with their surroundings’.  The abodes include cosy caves, a Viking longhouse set in an orchard and hobbit homes that would undoubtedly get the seal of approval from … Read more

Spanish islands propose law to limit short-term via platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com to help reduce overtourism

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Authorities worldwide are grappling with similar issues: Canada, Australia, Malaysia and Italy are among many countries where rules have been tightened around short-term rentals to protect local communities. Candelaria harbour in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Photo: Shutterstock Minister of Tourism for the Canary Islands Jessica de Leon said enforcement support for the seven islands’ 35 … Read more

Colorado bill hiking taxes for short-term rentals gutted with resistance from AirBnB, VRBO

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A bill that would have quadrupled property taxes for thousands of short-term rentals in Colorado is set to be significantly watered down next week, according to the bill’s sponsor. Since Sen. Chris Hansen, D-Denver, proposed the bill in the fall, AirBnB, VRBO and other short-term rental owners have rallied against the idea, saying it would … Read more

Move over Mykonos! Paros is far more laid-back than its noisy neighbour – but it’s becoming the new Greek hotspot thanks to a starring role in Netflix series One Day

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You have to make a bit of an effort to reach the small, Cycladic island of Paros. But it’s worth it if you’re keen on fine beaches, blue-domed churches and ports where waterfront tavernas serve charcoal-grilled fish and spanakopita (spinach pie). My Greek friend Theo and I arrived after a three-hour voyage by high-speed ferry … Read more

The TikTokkers destroying our beauty spots: Posing on cliffsides, getting stuck on beaches and fighting on Snowdonia – how ‘idiot’ influencers descend on Britain’s holiday destinations

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Social media influencers are invading some of Britain’s most popular tourist destinations and beauty spots causing chaos – while infuriating locals. The internet is awash with videos of TikTokkers descending on some Britain’s most picturesque locations – posing on cliffsides, getting stuck on beaches and fighting on Snowdonia. They have been seen enjoying themselves at … Read more

Tenerife goes to war against the Brits: Canary Islands demand a tourist tax and clampdown on families flying over to ‘drink cheap beer, lay in the sun and eat burgers and chips’ as locals brand Airbnb ‘a cancer consuming the island’

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British holidaymakers arriving in Tenerife for the Easter break have been met with anti-tourist graffiti – and a tense reception from locals. Residents living in the Canary Islands have declared war and say they are ‘fed-up’ of British tourists who only ‘drink cheap beer, lay in the sun and eat low quality food’. They say … Read more

Live like a French aristocrat… from just £41 a night each: Book a grand chateau with friends and family this summer and you may be in for a bargain

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Just the word ‘chateau’ sounds expensive, but staying in the castles and large country houses that were once home to French nobility doesn’t have to blow your holiday budget. Gather the clan for a booking of up to a week and you’ll be surprised at how reasonable it can be. BRITTANY FROM £41 Four-poster luxury … Read more

Airbnb names gorgeous Scots village with stunning views as top Easter escape

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EASTER holidays are just around the corner, so now’s the time to get booking and what better than a great Scottish staycation. If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands who have decided to stay put this year and enjoy the best of British, then the hardest decision will be where to go? And it … Read more

Airbnb is moving toward greater pay transparency with a new policy

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It’s been well over a year since the innumerable tech companies based in California had to start complying with the state’s pay transparency law, forcing many employers to show their hand in an industry where the competition for talent can be fierce. The law in California—along with other states that have taken a similar approach … Read more

Airbnb to ban hosts from using indoor security cameras in rental properties

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Airbnb said Monday that it’s banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world by the end of next month. The San Francisco-based online rental platform said it is seeking to “simplify” its security-camera policy while prioritizing privacy. “These changes were made in consultation with our guests, hosts and … Read more