Save even more at all-inclusive resorts
Already a great value, all-inclusive resorts adopt the same strategy as cruise lines, slashing prices at the beginning of the year. For example, Iberostar’s Caribbean properties of... More
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2012-01-10 19:40:34 UTC By T+L
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2010-08-16 17:26:23 UTC By T+L
Next Great-Value Destination: Europe
With the decline in value of the euro coinciding with the beginning of Europe’s shoulder season, travel across the pond is cheaper than it has been in years. One money-saving optio... More
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2010-08-05 15:43:50 UTC By T+L
Advice for roadtrippers
"Rather than just rely on GPS, always bring along a map. It will give you the bigger picture, show you the region's topography, and help you choose the most interesting itinerary. ... More
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2010-08-04 15:34:30 UTC By T+L
Mobile App: Locate a boutique hotel
Use StayHip to see instant listings-and slide shows-of more than 400 boutique hotels in your immediate vicinity or in any location in the world. Just enter a city or click on a des... More
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2010-05-26 15:41:02 UTC By T+L
Australia’s new design hotels, at a discount
The Art Series Hotel Group recently opened two design hotels (with a third on the way) in the Melbourne area. Bold landscape murals from New South Wales artist John Olsen hang in t... More
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2010-05-17 15:51:18 UTC By T+L
Hotel rating sites
TripAdvisor Ideal for those who want the full picture—in all its occasionally gory detail—of what other travelers have experienced. Drawback: One bad apple can spoil the bunch. Rav... More
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2010-05-17 15:43:36 UTC By T+L
Hotel Upgrade: Check in later
The later you check in after noon (when most hotels require guests to check out), the better your chances for securing an upgrade, especially if you’re staying only one night. “L... More
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2010-05-17 15:40:53 UTC By T+L
Hotel Upgrade: Use your connections
Look beyond AAA and AARP memberships to affiliations you might not expect. Lexus and Saks First cardholders are sometimes eligible for upgrades at Fairmont hotels. If you bank wi... More
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2010-05-17 15:38:00 UTC By T+L
Hotel Upgrade: Be card savvy
At many hotels, booking with a Centurion or Platinum card from American Express (Travel + Leisure’s parent company) can get you a better room, in some cases automatically. Chargi... More
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2010-05-17 15:35:40 UTC By T+L
Hotel Upgrade: Go standby
Hyatt recently partnered with E-standby to allow guests booking on Hyatt.com to pay a small fee—as little as $30—for the chance at a space-available upgrade. Hilton Worldwide has ... More
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2010-05-17 15:18:11 UTC By T+L
Hotel Upgrade: Book with a network
A luxury travel agent who’s affiliated with a network such as Virtuoso or Ensemble Travel can sometimes get you bumped up to the next room category. More
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2010-05-17 15:17:14 UTC By T+L
Hotel Upgrade: Go where there are empty rooms
During the economic downturn, certain destinations have had lower occupancy rates, particularly those with high room counts: Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York, Hawaii, and Orlan... More
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2010-05-17 15:03:59 UTC By T+L
Best ways to avoid hotel surcharges
Be proactive. Ask when you book if there are any mandatory fees (and taxes) that will be added to your bill. Seasoned travelers know to look for these charges before they book and... More
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2010-03-15 17:51:47 UTC By T+L
Dining in the Slovenian countryside
Don’t miss a meal at one of the traditional gostilnas, or pubs, scattered across the Slovenian countryside. Near the Alpine town of Bled, the family-run Lectar (386-4/537-4800; lec... More
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2009-12-21 14:25:31 UTC By T+L
Design-conscious mid-price hotels
Once known for their modest, middle-of-the-road hotels, three- and four-star brands are launching bold rebranding and renovation efforts aimed at adding style and personality to th... More
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2009-12-02 13:32:22 UTC By T+L
For holiday deals, travel against the grain
It pays to think about where most people aren't during the holidays. Forget ski resorts and the beach, especially during Christmas to New Year's. Instead, look into business hotels... More
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2009-11-09 14:20:15 UTC By T+L
Tourist resources for Sonoma and Napa
For comprehensive listings of hotels, events, eateries, and activities in the area, check out the websites for the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau, theNapa Valley Conference & Visito... More
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2009-11-02 16:21:50 UTC By T+L
Room pricing in Scotland
Most Scottish country hotels include dinner in the price of a room. More
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2009-10-06 13:39:53 UTC By T+L
Checking in for your honeymoon
Honeymooners should reconfirm all travel arrangements 2-3 weeks prior to departure, including flights, hotels, transfers, and activities. By repeating that you're newlyweds, specia... More
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2009-07-24 13:01:10 UTC By T+L
Don’t drink the water
What may look to be a complimentary bottle of water on the dresser of your hotel room is more than likely an expensive—sometimes very expensive—bottle of connoisseur water. Our rul... More
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2009-07-24 12:57:29 UTC By T+L
Clear out the mini-bar
Use the mini-bar to store your own purchased food and beverages. When you check into your hotel room, call housekeeping and ask them to remove all the items from the mini-bar. If t... More
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2009-07-24 12:54:24 UTC By T+L
Check out sooner, not later
Don’t wait until the allowed check-out time of 11 a.m. or noon to leave your hotel. Invariably there will be a long line of other patrons waiting to settle their bills, especially ... More
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2009-07-24 12:35:07 UTC By T+L
Don’t pay extra for hotel Web access
Before you shell out $20 or more a day, check if your hotel offers free Wi-Fi in its lobby and public spaces. Find a full list of the Wi-Fi hot spots in your destination at wi-fiho... More
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2009-07-24 12:26:54 UTC By T+L
Combine online hotel research with direct bookings
Find the best hotel rates on sites such as hotelscombined.com or wego.com, then call the property to ask if it'll meet or beat that price. You'll almost always gets the reduced Int... More
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2009-07-24 12:21:16 UTC By T+L
Save money: consider alternative lodging
You often can save money or get larger quarters for the same price as a hotel by staying at alternative properties like condos, apartments, urban B&Bs, and other non-hotel lodgings... More
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