Hotels

Often referred to as the birthplace of America, Philadelphia has tons of fun things to do for both kids and adults. It makes a great road trip stop or a weekend getaway, so my family and I decided to hop…

San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas are 2 of Mexico’s most frequented beach towns, especially by the wealthy. If you’re staying at a luxury resort in Los Cabos, there’s a decent chance you’ll spot a celebrity, depending on…

Marriott Hotels & Resorts is the classic, full-service, namesake brand within the greater Marriott International portfolio of over 30 brands. It’s associated with a full-service hotel concept, offering plenty of facilities and amenities for city hotels and resorts alike. Even…

Heading to Las Vegas? Trying to figure out how to book Sin City hotels for free? You’re not alone! Whether you’re visiting Las Vegas for business, casinos, shows, or even the famous buffets, there’s plenty of luxuries to look forward…

Design Hotels is one of the most niche brands in Marriott’s portfolio. Started in 1993, this Berlin-based company was acquired under a majority 72% ownership by Starwood Hotels Group. And when Marriott merged with Starwood, it absorbed Design Hotels by…

A free night certificate is one of the biggest money savers you can use when booking travel. While it’s hard to imagine that you could ever get anything for free, getting these certificates as a credit cardholder is possible. With…

Do you like money? Are you or have you been in the military at some point in your life? Perhaps you’re married to a service member, your dad was in the Army, or your sister just finished boot camp? If…

Cancún is just a short flight away from the U.S. It’s a popular tourist destination year-round, but especially so during the spring and summer months, as well as the Christmas holiday season. Known for exceptional white-sand beaches, a lively culture,…

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts is a familiar brand to road warriors or anyone who has needed an inexpensive yet comfortable place to stay for a night or 2. What you may not know is that it is part of…

Perhaps the best-kept secret of the luxury hotel world is Marriott Bonvoy’s The Luxury Collection, which often represents an incredible use of Marriott Bonvoy points. One of Marriott Bonvoy’s luxury brands, this brand’s history traces back all the way to…

Hyatt is one of the world’s most recognizable hotel companies. Headquartered in Chicago, this behemoth hospitality company has grown tremendously in the past few years, thanks to some incredible acquisitions and key business moves. Today, its World of Hyatt program…

Marriott STARS and Marriott Luminous are the 2 benefits programs available to travel advisors and agencies and offer special perks to those who book through them. Similar to Hyatt Privé, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Hilton Impresario, and Virtuoso, Marriott STARS…

Booking your hotel room with points is a great way to save money on your next vacation. However, there are so many hotel brands and loyalty programs out there that it can be hard to know which ones offer the…

Rising from the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is famous for its vibrant arts scene, multiple cultural attractions, interesting architecture, excellent shopping, great food, and lively nightlife. From the wide-open spaces of Millennium Park to the amazing views from Skydeck…

Hilton’s hotel loyalty program is called Hilton Honors. With a rich history dating back to 1987 and a gigantic portfolio of brands and hotels, chances are you’ll eventually encounter Hilton in your travel planning, even if you don’t currently seek…

Traveling to Orlando often means lots of planning and trying to find the right balance of theme parks, downtime by the pool with family, location, and price. While the amount of time you decide to spend by the pool is…

Hotel Indigo is a brand within IHG that focuses on each location’s unique personality. These boutique hotels are all different because they are a reflection of the neighborhood in which they reside, echoing their surroundings in everything from the hotel…

Some hotels are lifestyle-focused, and others might brand themselves as amenities-focused, but not Le Méridien! Le Méridien is a design-forward international hotel brand fixated on creating a glamorous travel experience. And while it isn’t usually talked about in the world…

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a brand of boutique hotels that is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family. It combines a whimsical yet sophisticated sense of design with unique amenities to deliver a one-of-a-kind guest experience. While Kimpton…

EDITION Hotels is one of the most eye-catching lifestyle hotel brands in the world. Masterminded by Ian Schrager, a world-renowned hotelier whose groundbreaking design concepts have been credited for literally creating the concept of a “boutique hotel,” these properties are…

The Mar Monte Hotel, formerly known as the Hyatt Santa Barbara, is Hyatt’s upper-end hotel located along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Barbara, California. There are 2 Hyatt properties in Santa Barbara — the other being the Hyatt…