Las Vegas might be an oasis, but it's still in the middle of a desert. A hot desert. For several months of the year, a swimming pool at your hotel ... Read More

What started as a purely discretionary reward for prompt and attentive service has evolved into a secret subculture with hidden expectations that aren't always well understood by travelers. Break the ... Read More

Jane writes about the Hotel Santa Maria Trastevere, in Rome, Italy: "This is our second stay...I doubt I would stay anywhere else in Rome. The hotel is small and unexpected, ... Read More

Guests of this luxury resort hotel, perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the Pacific, often say it has the feel of Scotland, with foggy mornings, bagpipers at sunset and afternoon ... Read More

If you're still stuck for ideas, I've added seven more Valentine's Day getaways. A luxury spa hotel in New York City, a warm-weather getaway or a luxury hideout in Santa ... Read More

Tom writes in about the Inn at Essex in Essex Junction, Vermont: "'Burlington's only full-service hotel and resort' is neither, in fact. The service is poor and even obstructive, the ... Read More

Maysielove writes about a visit in December to the Bellagio Las Vegas: "Terrible Service! You had to wait 30 minutes or more for a porter. We requested a non-smoking ... Read More

I'm taking a trip in April, but my credit card has already been charged for the entire hotel bill. That's often one of the downsides of taking advantage of a ... Read More

I'm calling them "Cheap London Hotels" but really, they are nice hotels in London that provide an excellent value for a cheap rate. Several have luxury touches like flat-screen TVs ... Read More

Actually, I should call these "Nice or really nice hotels that can be booked at cheap rates." These are ten hotels that provide good to excellent value, and can be ... Read More

Continuing with our "cheap" theme, here are the top cheap Orlando hotels. They provide good value without breaking the bank; each is less than $100 per night. More Orlando Hotels

Save your money for the tables -- or at least, for the buffet tables. You can stay in a cheap hotel in Las Vegas for less than $100 per night. ... Read More

A picture might not be worth a thousand words, but it can save you a few bucks on a hotel that just doesn't fit your style. Everyone is different; some ... Read More

Need some original Valentine's Day ideas? Give a weekend Valentine's Day getaway. Personalize your gift by choosing a Valentine's Day getaway that fit your sweetheart's personality. From a stay in ... Read More

We've all got something about hotels that really gets under our skin. Outrageous phone rates ... unreliable or nonexistant Wi-Fi ... the lack of a coffee maker in your room ... Read More

It seemed a strange destination for the dead of winter. On a grey, foggy New Year's Eve, my family and I headed to a beach resort on Galveston Island, Texas ... Read More

Hop off your plane, onto a shuttle, and head straight to the parks. That's the idea behind Disney's Magical Express, a complimentary (that's right: free of charge!) service that lets ... Read More

Love chocolate? Have a Valentine who does? February is Chocolate Lover's Month, and it is full of opportunities to indulge your sweet tooth. A romantic chocolate-covered proposal, a gourmet chocolate ... Read More