February 8, 2016 on Creator by WeWork || Like other cities with a large population of car-free young professionals, D.C. is riding the food truck wave. Hungry lunchers can find them parked around places like Farragut Square, Metro Center, and Union Station, while other trucks bop around the city and require some sleuthing to track down. A few roving vendors have grown so popular they’ve opened brick-and-mortar outposts in trendy hoods—Shaw, we’re looking at you. You can follow the trucks individually on their websites or Twitter, or on Washingtonian’s food truck blog. Here are some of the city’s best.
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10 Things NOT to Do in Washington, D.C.
February 3, 2016 on Fodors.com || Washington D.C. is one of the country’s most visitor-friendly cities. It’s easy to get around, the major sights are concentrated in a wonderfully walkable area, and the city has an enviable mix of history and new offerings. But to do the nation’s capital properly, there are a few no-nos that you should avoid. For example, don’t buy one of those 3-for-$10 FBI T-shirts. And don’t try to pick the cherry blossoms. Most important of all, don’t do any of these 10 things. See full slideshow>>
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What the Heck is ‘Bleisure’ Travel, and How Can You Do It?
January 28, 2016 on Creator by WeWork || Bleisure: It’s the Kimye of the business travel world. The marriage of business travel with leisure time is one of travel’s biggest trends these days (and one of its most unfortunate terms).
Put simply, “bleisure” travelers take advantage of a meeting or work event in another destination, and carve out some non-working time to enjoy themselves.
Seems obvious, right? Well, it’s becoming that way. According to a 2014 survey by Skift, more and more business travelers are combining leisure time with their work trips. Six out of ten respondents reported that they have taken a “bleisure” trip. Millennial travelers are leading the charge—94 percent of travelers under the age of 35 expressed interest in taking this type of trip.
Infusing some leisure time into your work trip is pretty straightforward, but there are some key things to consider when making plans.
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D.C.’s Best Bars for Closing Business Deals
January 20, 2016 on Creator by WeWork || Meeting clients for drinks? Your late night Fireball-soaked bar isn’t going to cut it. These D.C. power spots are great places to impress your colleagues—with views, booze, and a history of making deals.
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Traveling Solo? Make Sure You Download These Apps
January 13, 2016 on Creator by WeWork || Most of us will travel alone at some point. Many will do it more often than not. It might be a client meeting in another city. A conference overseas. Or that bucket-list vacation that you’re taking even though none of your friends can get time off.
Whatever your reason, if you’re hitting the road solo, these apps and tricks make great travel companions.
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Here are 10 Travel Ideas to Inspire More Jet-Setting in 2016
December 29, 2015 on Marriott Traveler || Instead of dragging yourself onto the elliptical machine, or vowing to cut down on the booze, make a New Year’s resolution you’ll actually enjoy keeping: a travel plan. There are plenty of trip-tempting events this year, from the U.S. National Park Service centennial celebration to world-class athletic competitions in Brazil. You’ll also find new neighborhoods making a name for themselves in big cities, and places where you can escape from it all.
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How to See Maui in 48 Hours
November 3, 2015 on Fodors.com || The rule of thumb when visiting Hawaii is you need one week per island—so if you have a week to explore Maui, use it—but most travelers don’t have that much time. You might be overnighting on a multi-island cruise, or maybe you’re on a quick side trip from another island, or perhaps you found a great deal from the West Coast and are only there for the weekend.
Whatever your reason for a short visit, you can get a good taste of Maui in just 48 hours. Follow this itinerary, and you’ll check off two of the island’s top activities, see stunning beaches and waterfalls, discover some lesser-known local gems, and still have time to kick back with a Mai Tai. Buckle your seat belt, because this tour covers many (unbelievably scenic) miles of road. Read more>>
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15 Reasons You Should Pick Maui For Your First Trip To Hawaii
October 23, 2015, BuzzFeed || If it’s your first time visiting Hawaii, you’ll probably want a bit of everything: Instagram-worthy scenery. Volcanoes. Waterfalls. Beach resorts. Maybe even whales. Maui, the second largest Hawaiian island, covers all these bases, plus more. Here are 15 reasons you should go here if you’re a Hawaii first-timer. Read more>>
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Want to Work Abroad? 8 Places that Are Cheap, Wired, and Welcoming
October 22, 2015, Creator by WeWork || If transit delays are starting to get you down, or your cubicle walls have you feeling like an inmate on Orange is the New Black, it might be time to take your work on the road. Once you’ve figured out how to work remotely, the next step is to decide where to do it.
There are a lot of things to consider: budget, accessibility, visas, and foreign business requirements being just a few. One of the best resources for choosing a place to work is Nomad List, a site that ranks destinations based on internet speed, cost of living, friendliness towards outsiders, and more. You’ll also find guides and tips from other digital nomads.
If you’re ready to start living location-independent, here are some of the best places to set up shop around the world. Read more>>
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Booking a Flight? A Little Extra Work Gets You the Cheapest Fares
October 15, 2015, Creator by WeWork || Is Hipmunk better than Kayak? Did you just spend too much on that Expedia vacation? What the heck is ITA Matrix?
While most travelers check out multiple websites when planning a trip, if you tried to scan every airline and travel booking site to make sure you get the best deal, you’d never have time to actually take that vacation.
The truth is there’s no one “best” site for booking airline tickets; it all depends what you’re looking for.
These days, most sites have things like fare alerts, package deals, and comparisons to other sites. But every airline search engine or online travel agent has its strengths and weaknesses. You may find better deals at some sites, whereas others have features or information that will make your trip run more smoothly.
Here’s the run-down on what sets these sites apart, and which one might be the best for you. We tracked fares for the same dates from New York to Las Vegas and Boston to London, giving you the rundown on who has the cheapest fares, whether for fun or business. Read more>>