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Going to Atlanta for the Super Bowl? Check Out Your Airbnb Host First Going to Atlanta for the Super Bowl? Check Out Your Airbnb Host First

Going to Atlanta for the Super Bowl? Check Out Your Airbnb Host First

Congrats, you’ve scored tickets to see Super Bowl LIII! However, if you waited too long to book your trip to Atlanta, you probably couldn’t find an affordable nearby hotel. So you went with your next-best option: Airbnb or a comparable site.

There are plenty of rooms and homes to rent for the season finale of American football, and they’re a fraction of the cost of a hotel stay. If you’ve never stayed in an Airbnb or comparable property, though, you might be a bit wary of sleeping in a stranger’s home.


4 Vacation Scams To Avoid This Summer 4 Vacation Scams To Avoid This Summer

4 Vacation Scams To Avoid This Summer

Summer is a time for sunshine, relaxation, and fun family getaways. Unfortunately, it’s also the prime season for vacation scammers.

Fraudsters are always looking to take advantage of unsuspecting vacationers eager to get a “good deal” on their travel plans, especially during the summer months. If you’re not careful, you may end up becoming a victim of a scam designed to trick travelers out of their money.

Travel scams are most prevalent in popular vacation spots and busy tourist cities, but they can happen anywhere you go. Before you head off on your summer trip, review these common vacation scams and the warning signs of an offer that’s too good to be true. And don’t forget to make sure your home is kept safe while you’re away.


Is Your Vacation Destination Safe? Is Your Vacation Destination Safe?

Is Your Vacation Destination Safe?

Some tourists are steering clear of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina after three mass shootings occurred over the course of eight hours around heavily trafficked tourist areas.

Eight people were injured in the shootings. One visitor to the area captured the commotion of one the shootings via Facebook Live.

Then there’s the tragedy that happened on the Greek island of Zakynthos; where 22-year-old American tourist, Bakari Henderson was beaten by a group of men outside a bar in a popular tourist spot in Lagana.


Is Your Hotel Room Really Private? Is Your Hotel Room Really Private?

Is Your Hotel Room Really Private?

Recent allegations that President Trump was caught on camera in various compromising positions in a Moscow hotel room got us wondering: how private is your hotel room, anyway?

The allegation that Trump was secretly filmed in a Russian hotel came about from a 35-page dossier of unverified allegations about ties between Trump and Russia compiled by a person who claims to be a former British intelligence operative. The unsubstantiated memos were in wide circulation among top U.S. intelligence and elected officials since last summer, but just this month, the report was published in full by BuzzFeed. Controversy about the publishing of unverified allegations immediately ensued.


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Disclaimer: The above is solely intended for informational purposes and in no way constitutes legal advice or specific recommendations.