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.
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>>
October 7, 2015, Creator by WeWork || Tap a button, and you can chat with someone in Shanghai. Email someone in Milan. Tweet to someone in Vancouver. And you can do this from anywhere; from your office in New York, from a beach in Thailand, or from a mountain in the French Alps.
As the world grows more connected, more workers are disconnecting—from their office—and going mobile.
Welcome to the era of the digital nomad. Read more>>
Published August 26 on Creator by WeWork || Snapchat is for selfies, Amazon’s for shopping, and Slack is for pinging your boss to set up a meeting. Right? Well, sort of.
Many of the apps you use on a daily basis are actually much more versatile than you’d think. And while there’s no shortage of travel sites to help you plan your next trip, some of the best travel resources are the non-travel apps you use for other things. Here’s a guide to using your favorite everyday products, from Instagram to Amazon, to plan your next getaway. Read more>>
Published August 19, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || The airport of the future looks a bit like the love child of an Apple store, the Mall of America, and the Museum of Modern Art. Futuristic hubs like South Korea’s Incheon International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport now resemble small cities, with services like laptop loan programs and amenities like a golf course that make it easy to bring your business with you to the plane. Read more>>
Published July 30, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || The “Tinder for travel companions.” The “Airbnb of boats.” If you’re an avid traveler, you might have an idea that seems like the next great startup. The problem is, you might not be the first person to have thought of it.
The travel startup space is crowded, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for innovation—look at Uber or Airbnb. But before you start planning your own game-changing business, you have to do your homework. A little research can go a long way to see what the competitive landscape looks like, and who’s working on similar products. Here are four sites to get your feet wet in the travel startup world. Read more>>
Published July 10, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || As we grow more and more dependent on our devices, travel companies are racing to accommodate the “always-connected” traveler. But while it sounds cool that you can check into your room or keep up with your email from the beach, the constant connection makes it tough to actually unwind.
And while you may not plan on spending your vacation on your Facebook newsfeed, when it comes to actually letting go, some of us need a bit of help.
Enter the “digital detox.”
Whether you’re looking for a few hours of tech-free time, or an extended period of relief from your inbox, here are eight beaches where you can unplug and unwind. Read more…