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Category Archives: Airbnb

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My Airbnb Casa In Gran Canaria, Spain

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 25, 2022June 25, 2022 11 Comments
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I’m generally not a fan of Airbnb (especially after our regrettable experience in Israel), but we had a good experience in Gran Canaria with renting a house for a week. Our Airbnb Experience In Gran Canaria, Spain Airbnb is...

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Airbnb Has A Secret “Black Box” Team To Shield Negative Press By Providing Millions In Hush Money

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 16, 2021June 16, 2021 8 Comments

A secret team of Airbnb agents from across the world including Dublin, Montreal, and Singapore serve as “black box” operatives for the vacation rental chain, with virtually unlimited discretion to keep disasters out of the press through hush money...

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Airbnb Listing: Non-Vaccinated Guests Only…

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 24, 2021 16 Comments
Airbnb Non-Vaccinated

An Airbnb cabin in western Montana is ready to welcome to you…as long as you are not vaccinated. Airbnb Cabin: Non-Vaccinated Guests Only! Montana is a western U.S. state with some of the best natural beauty in the entire...

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Update: Airbnb Mediates My Israel Dispute

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 17, 2020February 17, 2020 15 Comments

You may recall I shared about my horrible Airbnb experience in Israel. Based upon the reader comments, I wasn’t confident Airbnb would be willing to assist, but still engaged their assistance. In fact, my host asked Airbnb to intervene...

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A Regrettable Airbnb Experience In Israel

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 4, 2020February 4, 2020 35 Comments
Airbnb Israel

As I alluded to in my reflections on Jerusalem yesterday, our trip started at an apartment booked via Airbnb. Sadly, we wound up vacating after the first night. Our Airbnb Jerusalem Expectations I say sadly, because look at the...

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Airbnb Experiences: Making Pizza In Rome

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 22, 2019September 13, 2021 7 Comments
Lucy's finished product

During our recent trip to Rome, we decided to try out Airbnb Experiences following a recommendation from a friend. We learned how to make a pizza from a pro in Rome and it didn’t disappoint. If you are considering...

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Marriott Launches Tone Deaf Airbnb Competitor

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 26, 2019September 14, 2021 26 Comments
hotel sign and stranger

Marriott didn’t think of Airbnb and the Homeshare market as much competition but has since launched a Homeshare program. It only goes to prove that their leadership is tone deaf, out of touch and still just doesn’t get it. ...

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Gross: Airbnb Guests Find Hidden Camera In Alarm Clock Pointed Toward Bed

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2018September 11, 2018 10 Comments

When a British couple found what appeared to be a hidden camera inside a bedside alarm clock in their Airbnb room, they did not know what to think. Was it paranoia? Was this really a camera? But all the...

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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 08, 2018

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

Good evening from from LA. It was a relatively quiet week with the exception of a short business trip to the Pacific Northwest. This week should also be quiet. Here’s a review of the week’s top stories on the...

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Follow Up: I Damaged an Airbnb

Carly Stewart Posted onJuly 8, 2018July 8, 2018 18 Comments
A beautiful kitchen in Merida

During a recent trip to Merida, MX our family stayed in a beautiful Airbnb property located near the city center. The morning after our arrival I woke up early to make breakfast while Kyle fetched us some coffee. I...

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All The Hotel Points In The World Can’t Beat This Airbnb

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 1, 2018September 15, 2021 5 Comments
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We fell in love with Mérida, Mexico before we even landed. With several million hotel points we could have had our pick from just about anywhere, so why did we spend money on an Airbnb when we could have...

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Proposals For An Airbnb Loyalty Program

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 24, 2018September 15, 2021 5 Comments
Airbnb, Mexico

After reviewing some Airbnb properties and staying in one recently, it became evident that an Airbnb loyalty program is needed, not just for guests, but for their hosts as well. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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What Happens When You Cause Damage To An Airbnb? Asking For a Friend

Carly Stewart Posted onJune 24, 2018August 24, 2021 34 Comments
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There’s plenty of information about what happens for Airbnb owners when something goes wrong, but what about for guests? What am I responsible for in an Airbnb for damage caused during a genuine accident? If you are considering booking...

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Airbnb’s Secret Plan to Launch an Airline: Fact vs. Fiction

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2018February 27, 2018 3 Comments

The Times of London ran a deliciously click-bait headline entitled, “Airbnb founder Brian Chesky reveals secret plans to launch airline.” But what’s actually possible? Quite a bit, actually. Like many of his contemporaries, Airbnb founder and CEO Brian Chesky is...

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Why I Chose Airbnb in Longyearbyen, Norway

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 13, 2017July 13, 2017 6 Comments
Airbnb Longyearbyen

For months I had a room reserved at the Radisson Blu Longyearbyen Hotel for about $270/night after taxes. But in the end, I cancelled it and went with an Airbnb rental. One, Lucky decided to book his trip to Longyearbyen...

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Setting Up Shop in Pretoria

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 19, 2017January 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

Heidi made arrangements for us to stay at an Airbnb in Pretoria for our first few nights in South Africa. This would allow us time to request the police clearance certificate in person and become acclimated to the new...

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