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5 of the best inexpensive hotels in Dubai

Chelsea Plaza Hotel The “City of Sheikhs” is of course famed worldwide for its glitz, glamour, and (often over-the-top) luxury, and this goes as much for its lodgings as anywhere else - with exhibit A being the "seven-star" Burj Al Arab Jumeirah (where room rates start north of US$1,000 a night). But bargain seekers do have a suprising menu of options, and without having to resorts to fleabags or hostels. Here are five three-star properties which provide a modicum of luxury at very accessible…

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8 of the best hotels in and around Thimphu, Bhutan

Hotel Druk In the half century since "the Land of the Thunder Dragon" opened its doors to tourism, the country has accrued nearly 400 hotels - around 225 of which are in the district that´s home to capital Thimphu (pop. 149,000). And especially since this laid-back, low-slung city is your point of entry and exit as well as being worthy of visiting in its own right, you´ll most likely be overnighting here, so here are eight properties worth highlighting, in varying price ranges...read post

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11 effective strategies to boost direct bookings for your hotel

Sakorn Sukkasemsakom In today's highly competitive hospitality industry, attracting more direct bookings for your hotel is essential to maximize revenue and build stronger guest relationships. In this article, we'll explore a number of the best strategies to increase direct bookings. We'll also highlight the significance of leveraging hospitality consulting services and the expertise of hotel industry consultants to navigate the challenges associated with third-party hotel management. read…

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3 of the Caribbean´s best Sandals resorts for honeymoons

Sandals Grande St. Lucian Based in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the famous Caribbean resort chain founded in 1981 by legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon "Butch" Stewart was instrumental in pioneering the "all-inclusive" concept - paying one (usually very attractive) rate to cover all food and drink as well as many activities and amenities, in addition to just a room. Sandals properties now number 18 on eight islands, and they´re especially popular with (and indeed, marketed to) couples and…

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Max Pesling June 30, 2010 at 10:11pm

I've heard of trashy hotels, but I just heard of a hotel in Rome made of recycled trash! Would you stay there??
David Paul Appell June 30, 2010 at 5:25pm

A Tripatini member has an interesting question about a first-of-its-kind hotel... please check it out on Ask a Travel Expert. Thanks!
Darryl Musick June 7, 2010 at 6:38am

It's finally here, the Midwest Baseball Tour starts right now at The World on Wheels. New report, pictures, and video. Come on along as we start the adventure: http://tinyurl.com/2bzjxzx
Darryl Musick June 4, 2010 at 6:54am

There are ghosts on the mesa! A classic trip to Mesa Verde National Park, now online at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/2bdjlf7 .
Darryl Musick June 1, 2010 at 1:38am

The latest New York Trip Report concludes today on The World on Wheels. Things get a little R rated in this part: http://tinyurl.com/2cgtjph .
Darryl Musick May 28, 2010 at 5:25pm

One of our best trips was when the hotel gave away our accessible room and had no choice except to upgrade us to the Presidential Suite. It's another trip to the Big Apple, today on The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/2unyw8o
Travel Intelligence May 26, 2010 at 4:23pm

Hey all, hope you're having a productive Wednesday. Just wanted to introduce myself, my name's Nadia and I'm Assistant Editor at Travel Intelligence (http://www.travelintelligence.com/). If you ever need advice/recommendations about the world's best luxury hotels, do give me a shout!
Darryl Musick May 24, 2010 at 6:02pm

A classic trip to a classic roller coaster, history, and oceanside fun. The trip report for Monterey Bay, California is now online at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/27kld36
Darryl Musick May 19, 2010 at 2:55am

It will be a little while before I can get the full reports together, but if you'd like to see the highlights (and a couple of disappointments) from our recent Midwest Baseball Tour, go to this link at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/2de8sat
Darryl Musick May 17, 2010 at 3:47pm

Another hot trip toPhoenix. The report is now online at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/28kz32j

CLASSIC TRIP - Phoenix, Arizona 2001

Picture courtesy of Wikimedia In 1990, we took our first vacation with a wheelchair. Our son, Tim, was three at the time and had just...