About the only things that hotel rating systems have in common are the stars. If you are looking for a big name, five star hotel, you’ll more than likely get what you’re looking for. Where it starts to get confusing is when you get into the one to four star category. There are French rating ... read more

Will internet hotel ratings help you book the kind of hotel you want? You’ve heard all the big internet travel booking services tell you to book your hotel with them and save money big time. Get a five star hotel for a three star price. Sounds great doesn’t it? While you may get a good ... read more

You’re looking for hotels in the U.S.  What are you looking for?  What are they called? If it’s a big establishment in a city, you don’t need to worry, you’re looking for a hotel….  Though if you’re driving by, the building may not SAY that on the sign.  It may just give you the brand ... read more

There are as many types of accommodations as there are types of travelers.  You want to travel, but you’ve got to have a place to sleep, so now it’s time for some decisions. Make up your mind that it’s not going to be just like home.  (If you want that… you might as well STAY ... read more

Big hotels for travelers can be a great option, but there are also drawbacks as far as we’re concerned.  It’s a little hard to define the pluses and minuses because what might be a plus for you could be something that would turn another traveler off. Big hotels will probably be the most expensive option ... read more

Hostels are probably the very cheapest place you can stay during your travels.  You may think… whoa, dormitory style bunk beds, backpacks, bathrooms down the hall… and starving students, but that’s not necessarily true anymore. It is true that the average age for guests is 18-26, and you’ll run into some places that do enforce ... read more

Bed and Breakfast.  The term started in Great Britain then spread through Europe, but you can find this type of accommodation almost everywhere now.  Oh, no, you’re thinking.  I’ve outgrown that bathroom down the hall stuff.   Well, most B-and-Bs have too. “B&Bs” started with people inviting travelers into their homes… providing rooms and serving breakfast ... read more

Let’s say your budget really only allows for you to stay in cheap hotels. Does that mean you should stay home until you can afford more luxurious digs? NO…. At least we don’t think so. We prefer to look at these options as inexpensive… not cheap. Makes it sound a whole lot better doesn’t it? ... read more