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Disney's Aulani in Hawaii: See What It's Like in Photos

Most American families are familiar with The Walt Disney Company's massive resorts in both Florida and California. But relatively few of them will have experience with the company's…

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Which Orlando Hotel Has the Best Pool?

Orlando has more than 118,000 hotel rooms—but not all resort pools are equal. Sometimes it's just a concrete tub beside the parking lot, but other times, it's a like a theme park unto…

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A Field Guide to the Hotel Companies' New Brands

It's not like your hotel searches haven't been confusing enough, but the big hotel companies are all trying to add boutique brands now. Wade through the names Hyatt already lobs at…

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Travel 101: How to Get the Most Out of Hotel Loyalty Programs

Like labradoodles, travelers are expected to be loyal to earn "treats". But not all travel loyalty programs are the same. In fact, those offered by the airlines are extremely different…

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Save on Hotel Rooms: How to Use Loyalty Rates

When it comes to booking a hotel room, it's no longer enough to search an online travel agency (OTA) like Travelocity or Expedia. Now the big hotel chains claim they offer the lowest…

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11 Pieces of Truly Awesome Hotel Art

Traditionally, the artwork hanging in hotels has been nothing to look at, let alone admire. In the past, most hotels opted for bland landscapes or depressing nature scenes, usually of…

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10 Places Where You Can Sleep on a Beach

If beachfront hotels aren't close enough to the water's edge for you, you'll want to check out these hotels, casitas, villas, bungalows, eco lodges, and cottages that are on the beach.…

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Island Hopping the Cape Verde Islands

Like many nations in Africa, Cape Verde was for centuries a colonial outpost. This volcanic archipelago lying 644km (400 miles) off the West African coast was finally granted…

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The World's 10 Best Beachfront Hotels

Many hotels claim to be located on the beach or to have spectacular ocean views—but you're either beachfront or you're not. For travelers who aren't satisfied with having to cross a…

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Scotland's Most Charming Castle Hotels

With its moors, highlands, and lochs, Scotland offers many options in the way of romantic vacations. Members of the royal family and aristocracy have been traveling to Scottish castles…

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The Great Palazzo and Villa Hotels of Italy

Like much of Europe, Italy is adorned with hundreds of gorgeous old villas and palaces, each one an echo of the golden age of nobility. But time has not been kind to Italy's…

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Hotels That Let You Check in Whenever You Want—No Matter What Time You Arrive

At some hotels, you may head to your room no matter what time of day it is. While one hotel group promotes this perk as the latest thing, in fact there are a slew of properties around…

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Mistakes to Avoid When Checking Out of a Hotel

When a hotel stay ends, it's tempting to just stroll out and get on with your next journey. Don't. Go through this list of simple checks to make sure you're actually squared away and…

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This Summer's Most Exciting International Hotel Openings

The summer brings another crop of entrants to the competitive world of cool hotels. Which ones have the stuff to tempt you across the seas?

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10 Hot New Hotels Opening in the U.S. This Summer

A new crop of inviting new hotels has scheduled debuts for the summer for 2016. Some are historic, some promise style, but all of them hope to be the last word in their…

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Which Are the Most Pet-Friendly U.S. Hotel Chains (And Which Ones Just Claim They Are)?

Lots of hotels say they'll let you stay with your dog—but at many, the price is steep and support is weak. But some American hotel companies truly do go the extra mile to welcome…

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3 Alternatives to Miami Beach’s Party Hotels

Taking in all that’s new in Miami Beach can be exhausting. If you don’t want to deal with the hyped-up party scene or the impersonal service of a too-big resort, here are…

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Why the U.K. Government is Looking More Closely at the Hotel Booking Sites

Hotels think the online booking sites create an unfair playing field, and now, some goverments are looking into the matter, too. Can guests benefit from the fight?

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Here's Why You Should Book Directly with a Hotel

To get the best deal, you should always surf the Web for the best hotel price, right? Well, no, not anymore. Hotels are increasingly trying to sweeten the pot if you agree to book a…

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Hello? Is the Hotel Room Phone Still There?

Hotels are hanging up on in-room phones to cut costs and be more environmentally friendly. Are you ready to unplug for your next hotel stay?

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The Cold Comforts of the Kirkenes Ice Hotel, Norway

Hotels sculpted out of ice and snow have a become a rite of passage for adventure travelers. But is a night on the ice all it's cracked up to be?

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Visit New York City for $109 a Night—The Savings Secret is Within Sight

Manhattan hotel prices got you down? Some of the best deals are in the last place you're probably looking.

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Long-Term Travelers Reinvent Hostels By Opening Their Own

Hostels were once infamous for being impersonal, clincial, and excruciatingly bare-bones, but international travelers are bringing their experiences home with them to open a next breed…

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The New "Big Three" of Travel Search Engines: Competition Dies

As America's wide field of airline competitors has consolidated down to just three major players, consumers also have less choice when it comes to which companies are controlling the…

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Tips for Booking a Hotel in Amsterdam

Navigating all of the accommodation choices can be a bit confusing. Which neighborhood? How many stars? What’s in the rooms? What’s a good deal? We're here to help.