Category: HOTELS

Where you stay shapes your trip as much as what you see and do. On my travels, I’ve stayed everywhere—from family-run guesthouses with warm, personal touches to luxury hotels with views I still dream about. I choose hotels that fit the pace and purpose of my journey, whether it’s a city break with easy access to markets and cafes, a beachfront escape steps from the water, or a quiet retreat where I can write and recharge. Every hotel I share here has been part of my story, offering comfort, connection, and a sense of place that lingers long after checkout.

HOTELS Sapa Vietnam view from balcon

13 Best Luxury Resorts in the World Worth Dreaming About

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If you’re looking for a truly special hotel, these thirteen properties are some of the best in the world. They offer much more than a comfortable bed. You’ll find beautiful locations, outstanding service, incredible food, relaxing spas, and experiences you’ll remember long after you return home. From beachfront resorts in the Maldives and Bora Bora to historic hotels in Sri Lanka and Italy, each one is perfect for celebrating a major milestone, an anniversary, retirement, or simply treating yourself to an unforgettable trip.

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HOTELS Platinum Elite Marriott Bonvoy

How to Maximize the Marriott Bonvoy Spring Promotion Before It Ends

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Marriott Bonvoy’s Spring 2026 promotion offers a practical way to earn extra points on the short trips many of us already take. Registered members can earn 2,500 bonus points per eligible paid stay between February 25 and May 10, 2026. Marriott also adds one bonus Elite Night Credit for every different hotel brand you stay during the promotion period. Registration closes April 26, 2026, so timing matters if you want the extra rewards.

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HOTELS Signature Junk Boat, Halong Bay, Vietnam

Why You’ll Love the Stay: 5 Hotels with Water Views

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One of my favorite vacations involves water, shorelines and the sound they make when they come into contact with one another. While hotels and resorts have long leaned on Mother Nature to capture the imagination and attention of its guests, few have the capability of those with a water view picture window outward to the sea and beyond. Here are my top 5 favorite hotels with with a water view.

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HOTELS Pendry Hotel, Chicago, gingerbread hotel

The Bad Reviews That Actually Matter When Choosing a Hotel

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This post explains why reading hotel reviews with care matters more than ever. Travel has changed, and many hotels charge more while offering less, which makes it harder to know what you’re walking into. I break down the reviews that deserve your attention and the ones you can ignore. I show how tone, patterns, and real guest experiences reveal far more than the polished photos hotels and influencers share. By learning what to look for, you’ll choose stays that feel worth your money, your time, and your peace—and skip the places that no longer try.

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