By LAURIE KELLMAN SINTRA, Portugal — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a long rope that, when pulled, rings a literal bell on the roof that lets him know someone is outside the mountainside mansion that his great-grandfather built in 1914 as … Read more
By Esther Marshall Published: 12:08 BST, 8 August 2024 | Updated: 12:13 BST, 8 August 2024 Ever wished you could step inside Polly Pocket’s compact? Well – now you can. To celebrate the doll’s 35th anniversary, Airbnb is giving guests the chance to book a one-night stay in a life-sized version of Polly Pocket’s compact … Read more
Whenever I visit a winery, I sigh deeply and say, “I wish I never had to leave.” The wine’s delightful taste, the vineyards’ scenic beauty, and the warm hospitality make me content. Some Colorado wineries do want you to make yourself right at home — albeit not forever. Many now offer on-site lodging through vacation rentals, … Read more
A new report by Statistics Canada shows the country’s total number of short-term rental listings increased by more than 60 per cent between 2017 and 2023, while the number of short-term rental units that could be used as long-term housing grew by more than 80 per cent. The report identified more than 100,000 short-term rentals that … Read more
“Our housing emergency obliges us, forces us, to change the way we do things and to put the priority on housing above our policies for accommodating tourists,” Bonet says. A block of flats whose residents are at risk of eviction to make way for short-term rental apartments. The banner brings attention to “violent harassment” and … Read more
A female solo traveller has revealed her top tips for travelling alone, which include booking certain hotel floors and being rude, as well as some of her scariest experiences. Sierra Belle, a creative account director from North Carolina, US, has journeyed all over the globe, from Croatia to Montenegro and the Dominican Republic, and says that … Read more
It’s a Monday morning and I’m sipping a flat white alfresco in my pyjamas as the scent of freshly baked croissants drifts through the villa. We – a family of four adults and two children – could have chosen to spend a week in an Airbnb in Ibiza Town or a decent hotel in the … Read more
A 2023 study by Greek employers’ organisation the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants found that Athens’ historic city centre – several neighbourhoods collectively referred to as Plaka – is now a “theme park” for tourists. Flowers in bloom in Athens in spring. Photo: Ian Lloyd Neubauer The tourism ministry has had to limit … Read more
Home Entertainment Shah Rukh Khan’s Exquisite Beverly Hills Mansion Available on Airbnb For Rent And Per Night Charges Will Make you Jaw Drop Shah Rukh Khan owns several properties worldwide, including a mansion in Beverly Hills. In 2019, SRK revealed that this mansion is now available on Airbnb. While many may think to just have … Read more
This home is pretty fly in more ways than one. Stephanie Blanchard and Jon Kotwicki, from Alaska, went about converting a retired 1956 Douglas DC-6 cargo plane into a livable space, with the aircraft now renting out for $349 a night on Airbnb. In a YouTube interview with Tiny House Giant Journey, the couple – … Read more
