Hotels

While we’re not in the habit of chasing hotel elite status, having even a basic level of status can come with undeniable perks—like stronger Wi-Fi, a later checkout, or simply …

If you’ve stayed at a “nicer” hotel (figure 4 stars or more), you may have gone back to your room after dinner and found that your bed had been turned …

It’s always exciting when there’s news of a new higher-end hotel or resort coming down the pike. It’s even more exciting when it’s almost ready for guests. In April 2023, groundbreaking …

Over the years, I’ve developed a system to get an upgraded room at hotels every time. It’s so easy that I’m hesitant to share it with you. But I figure …

If you’ve driven to Walt Disney World more than a handful of times, you’ve probably seen it — even if you never knew what it was. Right there at the …

We traveled much more in 2025 than in 2024. Last year, we logged 28 nights away (23 hotel nights + 5 cruise nights). In 2025, that jumped to 66 nights …

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a condition mainly characterized by differences or difficulties in social communication and interaction. It can also include a need or a …

When it comes to the joys of staying in a hotel with paper-thin walls and neighbors who apparently believe volume limits are a personal attack, I thought I’d heard it …

When you read angry posts from Marriott Bonvoy elites, the complaint is usually the same: “I didn’t get upgraded.” What people forget is that Marriott’s upgrade benefit is availability-based at …

We’ve all been there — standing in a hotel room wondering who, exactly, designed this space and whether they’ve ever stayed in a hotel themselves. Because sometimes the rooms make …