Vacation Rentals & Hotels

  • Beltane Ranch, Glen Ellen, California

    20 Exceptional Bed and Breakfasts Across America

    Bed and breakfast. The mere mention of those three words usually elicits one of two responses. Enthusiasm from those who genuinely love sharing their morning with complete strangers after sleeping on a bed of dubious quality. And eye-rolling from those…

  • Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort

    You Won’t Believe What These Rewards-Savvy Travelers Got for Free

    While many travelers struggle to accumulate enough rewards points to book a paltry domestic flight, there are those who have managed to jet around the world like royalty (or something close to it), using points alone. Here are the tales…

  • teenage passenger at the airport with Santa hat on shoes, and plane taking off in background

    24 Ways to Take the Hassle Out of Booking Holiday Travel

    Working out the logistics of holiday travel probably ranks somewhere between going to the dentist and filing taxes. Between the crowds (on the roads, in the air, and everywhere else) and the sky-high prices, holiday travel can bring out the…

  • Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham interior

    What Are the Best Budget Hotel Chains?

    Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a journey far from home, an overnight stay often means balancing comfort and cost. Drastic variation from one budget hotel to the next — both between and within brands — mars the category’s reputation.…

  • Beautiful Direct Gulf Front Condo, Sanibel Island, Florida

    25 Last-Minute Vacation Rentals for a Fourth of July Getaway

    You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a fabulous Fourth of July getaway. In many places, it’s still possible to find accommodations well under $200 per night for the popular holiday weekend. The price drops substantially lower if…

  • happy family walking at the riverside on a beautiful summer day

    Last-Minute Memorial Day Weekend Getaways in Every State

    Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer and one of the most popular three-day weekends of the year. If your holiday weekend schedule doesn’t already involve a backyard cookout or other big plans, consider spontaneity — there is still…