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Five ways you can still plan an affordable Labor Day weekend

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http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Five-ways-you-can-still-plan-an-affordable-Labor-11943432.php Kristin Hanes Updated 3:53 am, Thursday, August 24, 2017 Labor Day weekend is coming up, and not all of us are excited to spend a ton of money on a getaway. But never fear, there are some ways to save, whether you're doing a staycation, or even a trip abroad. Here are five travel hacks that will help you keep more money in the bank while also enjoying a few glorious days away from the daily grind. 1. Trusted Housesitters Trusted Housesitters  is an online site that trades pet-sitting for a place to stay. You can browse beautiful homes and apartments in San Francisco and all over the world. Don't like dogs? Don't be discouraged. You can search for homes with other animals like cats, birds, reptiles and farm animals. Yep, you can take care of a real-life farm while on vacation, or, maybe that doesn't sound like a vacation after all. Trusted Housesitters does have a caveat, ...

Airbnb: 10 most sought-after properties in Australia

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While many fork out thousands for boutique hotels for their vacation, others prefer to take a different route and book their dream holiday house through Airbnb.  And on Friday, Airbnb revealed the 10 most sought-after properties across Australia based on their wish list system - from spectacular hinterland hideaways to stunning mountainside treehouses .  Here, FEMAIL Looks at the top 10 most in-demand properties across the country and what it is that makes them so popular.  'What’s unique about the most sought-after Airbnbs in Australia is the mix and diversity of properties,' Airbnb Australia's Country Manager, Sam McDonagh, said.  'It's evident that travellers have a fascination with Australia’s great outdoors with hinterland villas and forest treehouses topping the list; however, they’re also wanting to indulge in Australia’s more urban lifestyle, with luxury New York-styled apartments and rooftop terraces coming out on top too.'  On Friday, Airbnb revea...