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How to Spot An Airbnb Guest Who Has Something to Hide

How to Spot An Airbnb Guest Who Has Something to Hide

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Sep 16, 2018

When vetting people who want to rent your home, make sure to ask the right questions and pay attention to all the signals.

How to Find the Perfect French Vacation Rental

How to Find the Perfect French Vacation Rental

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Apr 20, 2018

The recent announcement that Paris regulators plan to shut down 43,000 Airbnb listings by June will leave many travelers scrambling for alternatives. An experienced traveler offers tips to help you find them.

Fed Up with Airbnb Amateurs? How to Find the Pros

Fed Up with Airbnb Amateurs? How to Find the Pros

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 12, 2018

Some travelers who’ve been burned on sharing economy websites no longer want to deal directly with homeowners. Instead they are using these platforms to find local property managers. The hope is that they will impose quality control.

What to Do if Your Vacation Turns into an Airbnb Horror Story

What to Do if Your Vacation Turns into an Airbnb Horror Story

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 4, 2018

The sharing economy has created a new breed of amateur hoteliers. And when the accommodations don’t measure up, that can wreck a vacation. These steps can help you take recourse.

Airbnb ‘Instant Book’ Is Devastating to Older Hosts

Airbnb ‘Instant Book’ Is Devastating to Older Hosts

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Dec 3, 2017

As the homesharing company pressures hosts to rent to strangers without vetting them, those who resist are suffering the consequences.

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  • My Last Hurrah Before This Lost Year January 23, 2021
  • In Lieu of Travel, a Tour of Trader Joe’s French Cheese January 10, 2021
  • Pruning Books the Pandemic Makes Passé October 17, 2020
  • In Luang Prabang Without Tourists, a Visionary Regroups September 9, 2020
  • Pandemic Pursuit: A Yearbook Lost and Found August 14, 2020
  • Pandemic Drunken Noodles Take Edge Off Sobering News July 11, 2020
  • Mail-Ordered French Balms Take the Sting Off Travel Limits July 5, 2020
  • A Garden of Hope Grows in Brooklyn June 25, 2020

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