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By Charlyn Keating, About.com Guide since 2002

Helpful Hotel Resources Video Created: Friday, May 17, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
If you want to get the most out of your next vacation, learn how to use hotel resources that are right at your disposal, to make your vacation even more enjoyable.
Guard Against Bugs in Hotel Rooms Video Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Bed bugs can be terrifying for any traveler, but there are ways to guard against these tiny pests while staying at hotels.
Boarding Your Pet Video Created: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
If you're leaving town and wondering what to do with your cat or dog, consider kennel and medical information, before preparing to board your favorite pet.
How to Childproof a Hotel Room Video Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Childproofing a hotel room will ensure that your little ones make it through your next vacation unscathed. In this video, you'll learn how to childproof a hotel room.
Staying at a Pet-Friendly Hotel Video Created: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Finding a hotel your pet can stay in might be a little difficult. This video will give you some tips on finding pet-friendly hotels.
Mandarin Oriental New York Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Five-Star Mandarin Oriental is not only super luxe, but boasts one of the best locations in Manhattan.
M life Moments Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
My favorite M life moments in Las Vegas
Contact Charlyn Created: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
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Top 10 Disney Resorts Created: Thursday, March 12, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Disney resorts come in all sorts of themes and a spread of price ranges. Even at Disney, some resorts really stand out - Disney resorts with the best location, the best water parks, the best restau...
Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort Created: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort in : An independent review of the guest rooms, restaurants and recreation at Holiday Inn Club Orange Lake with pictures and links to special rates.
Golf Resorts Created: Friday, February 04, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The AAA Four Diamond-rated Inn at Furnace Creek is part of Furnace Creek Resort, an oasis for the traveler seeking to explore the extremes of the 3.3 million acre national park. With its Spanish mi...
Hilton Curacao Created: Thursday, January 27, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Luxury beachside resort on rocky bluffs just north of Willemstad offers meeting space, a spa and diving.
Art of Animation Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
A look inside Disney's Art of Animation Resort, a colorful value resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Spend the Night in Cinderella's Castle Suite Created: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Always wanted to spend the night in Cinderella's Castle at Disney World? It's a dream come true for someone, every night this year.
Tipping Etiquette Created: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The dos and don'ts of tipping at hotels and resorts.
Pictures of the Nickelodeon Suites Resort Created: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Pictures from our visit to the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando, Florida. We stayed in a ground-floor, two-bedroom family suite overlooking the Lagoon Pool.
2013 Hotels & Resorts Readers' Choice Awards Created: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The 2013 Hotels & Resorts Readers' Choice Awards will showcase the best hotels and resorts in several categories.
Pictures of Water Slides at Walt Disney World Resorts Created: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Disney World resorts have some memorable water slides, from the shipwreck at the Yacht and Beach Club to the roller coaster at the BoardWalk Inn. If you'll be spending a lot of time at the pool, ch...
Senses Spa at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Created: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Take a tour in pictures of Senses Spa, the completely renovated spa at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World.
Stay at Disney's Polynesian Resort Like a Pro Created: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Stay like a pro at Disney's Polynesian Resort with these tips and advice.
Hotel Hershey Created: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Mom and dad will appreciate the grandeur (and the chocolate spa) and the kids will love all the fun (and the chocolate).
Surfcomber Created: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Surfcomber in Miami: An independent review of the guest rooms, restaurants and recreation at Surfcomber with pictures and links to special rates.
The Reefs Hotel & Club Created: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
You won't find better views or a more perfect private beach in Bermuda, but the key to enjoying a 5-star experience at The Reefs Hotel & Club is to score the right room.
Benjamin Created: Friday, August 27, 2010 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
Technology meets sophistication in this forward-thinking luxury hotel, one of only four Five-Globe ECOTEL certified properties in the world.
Hotel Roger Williams Created: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
Guests are invited to raid the breakfast pantry and grab a newspaper each morning at this hip yet homey luxury hotel.
Kitano New York Created: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
Japanese hospitality and ambiance await guests at this sophisticated, upscale hotel.
More Top NYC Hotel Spas Created: Friday, February 10, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
Get a taste of vinotherapie from Europe with this wine-centric luxury spa at the Plaza in New York City.
Top New York City Hotel Spas Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
New York boasts some of the most exclusive hotels in the world, but what about their spas? I visited the top Manhattan hotel spas to see if they measured up.
Best Hotel App Created: Monday, January 14, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Nominate and vote for the Best Hotel App in the 2013 Readers' Choice Awards at About.com.
Best Hotel Booking App Created: Monday, January 14, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Nominate and vote for the Best Hotel Booking App in the 2013 Readers' Choice Awards at About.com.
Best Hotel Spa Created: Thursday, January 10, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Nominate and vote for the Best Hotel Spa in the 2013 Readers' Choice Awards at About.com.
Best Restaurant in a Hotel or Resort Created: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Nominate and vote for the Best Restaurant in a Hotel or Resort in the 2013 Readers' Choice Awards at About.com.

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