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My wife and I recently spent 1 night at the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel in Hiroshima, Japan. On top of an incredibly convenient location and modest perks for Marriott Bonvoy elites, the hotel is a good option for using your…

You may see the title of this review and think “Hyatt Place? Yawn.” Let me tell you that this is no ordinary Hyatt Place. Instead, the Hyatt Place Kyoto has suites, multiple room types (across 239 total rooms and 6…

Sometimes, you aren’t looking for an impressive hotel but rather a hotel that’s good enough in a city full of expensive hotels that will eat up your bank account balance or points balance quickly. That’s what my wife and I…

There are many travel insurance companies you could consider before your next vacation. One such company is Trawick International, which got its start in 1998 by providing insurance for students at universities and study-abroad participants. Now, 25 years later, the…

Part of planning for your next vacation should include asking yourself, “What if something goes wrong?” Your answer to that question likely includes shopping for travel insurance. Choosing the right policy can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses if you have delays,…

“Are you sure we’re in the right place?” I asked the Uber driver when he stopped. “This is the address,” he said. A nondescript building with no visible signage on a tree-lined residential street didn’t seem like the right spot…

Planning trips is fun. Reading about travel insurance for them isn’t. But a little effort to plan for problems during your upcoming vacation can make a big difference. WorldTrips provides multiple types of travel insurance, ranging from minimalist policies with…

It’s not fun to think about, but part of trip planning includes considering the “what ifs.” These include questions like: What if you have to go to the hospital during your trip? What if your flight home is canceled and…