The right hotel can make a trip truly special, even if you just need a comfortable place to sleep. Bookmark these tips for sussing out the one that fits your needs: affordable, swanky, centrally located, and more.
Nowadays hotel pools may offer stunning views from a rooftop, or transform into the hottest hangout at night.
Wendy's exclusive first glimpse of the Bahama's $3.5 billion luxury resort development Baha Mar, opening in March.
The largest independent hotel operator in North America is not exactly a household name. Have you stayed at any of its properties?
In this Ask Wendy column, Wendy shares some of the best hotels for a Paris Charles de Gaulle layover.
This Saturday is Valentine’s Day—and the Monday after is President’s Day. Many of us may be thinking about a last-minute long-weekend escape.
The best way to book a top hotel depends on the type of trip you’re taking. Here are some great options for the Maldives, Budapest and Peru.
In Paris, the big travel news is the wave of Asian-owned ultra-luxe hotels challenging the city’s old guard. But here's a video of the classic hotel where I stayed instead.
A villa rental can make your vacation really special—and, in some cases, more affordable—but you have to know the do’s and don’ts.
You might think, Who on earth would want to go to a ranch in winter? But there are fun activities, a cozy atmosphere, and even a few ways to save money.
‘Tis the season to snap up a great travel deal if you’re able to sneak away between now and December 18 or 19.
Wendy helps a reader find an ideal hotel for a long layover at London's Heathrow airport.
There’s an art to being able to glean the best intel from TripAdvisor's collection of reviews, praise, complaints, and advice…so we asked an expert.
When a reader asks about budget-friendly places to stay in Paris, Wendy reveals some of her favorite small hotels in Paris.
Four easy tips for using frequent flier miles for more than just flights.
How to use hotel reviews—and expert human beings—to find the right hotel and the right room…
If you must work on a family vacation, you want a resort that enables you to be so efficient that your job cuts into your bonding time as little as possible.
We asked our readers to name the hotel rooftops that can turn a hotel stay from typical to amazing. Just wait until you see these places.
Who has the best hotel suites? Wendy and our readers share their top picks.
I’m not a travel agent—I’m a journalist who has spent the past 30 years reporting on how to travel smarter. To maximize your experience, click to Ask Wendy for a personalized recommendation for trip ideas and custom-trip designers, tailored to your location and preferences.