Marriott

You know the drill. You check in, the front desk agent gives you a big smile and says, “Because of your status, we’ve gone ahead and upgraded you to a …

We’ve stayed with just about every major hotel brand. I’ve mentioned before how IHG points have worked surprisingly well for us, and we’ve really come around on Hyatt. It turns …

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 …

You know that bittersweet moment when the hotel knocks on your door at 11 a.m. and politely reminds you, “It’s checkout time”? Whether you just want to sleep off a …

There are some people who are blessed with names that are easy and obvious to pronounce. Kim Smith. John Lee. Ronald McDonald. And then you have the rest of us. …

Marriott’s IT has a reputation—most of it… not great. From glitchy apps to loyalty points that vanish into the void, it’s usually the kind of thing that makes travelers grumble. …

Sandals Resorts is a Jamaican operator of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. Developed by Gordon “Butch” Stewart in 1981, the family operation was handed down to Stewart’s son, Adam, when …

When we decided to take a 15-day road trip through the Southwest, we knew we wanted to make the most of our travel budget. The good news? We were able …

We’re finished with our travels for 2024. That means it’s time to look back at our travels over the last 12 months and see which hotels we spent the most …

Having status in a hotel’s loyalty program can significantly improve the quality of a hotel stay. At a minimum, just being a member of the program will decrease your chances …