hotel booking

Booking directly with a hotel is usually the cleanest option. You earn hotel points, elite credit, credit card rewards and whatever benefits come with your status. But every once in …

I finally had a reason to try the Bilt Travel portal. And honestly, I expected it to be worse. When Bilt first launched its revamped travel portal, I took a …

Hotel chains have spent years trying to convince travelers to book directly, and in many cases, there are real advantages to doing so. They advertise member rates, elite perks, points …

The Citi Strata Premier is one of those cards that makes perfect sense… if you use it the way Citi expects you to use it. Not for lounge access. Not …

Most hotel reservations never require a phone call—but a few specific requests are still best handled by speaking to someone directly. While most hotel reservations can be handled entirely online, …

Booking a hotel can feel like the “responsible adult” moment of trip planning. You compare a few options, pick the one that makes the most sense, lock it in… and then …

When it comes to travel, one thing you can always count on is that unforeseen circumstances will eventually disrupt your plans. Whether it’s due to unexpected events, weather, or personal …

Years ago, before my husband Joe and I were a couple, we were part of a large group of friends who would sometimes travel together. We – males and females …

One of the biggest internal struggles in travel is that tug-of-war between wanting to pay the least amount possible… and realizing that spending a little more might make your life …

A hotel room with one king bed or two queens—does it really matter? To some, it’s a minor detail. To others, it’s a full-blown travel dilemma. We’ve had our fair …