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Best Places to Stay: Cape Cod, Nantucket, and More

By Hillary Richard McNamara The mere mention of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, or Nantucket evokes classic images of Americana -- lighthouses, beach grass, sailboats, and charming inns.…

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5 Best New Spas in the Caribbean

By Kristine Hansen While a Caribbean vacation already exudes relaxation with waterfront chaises, fruity cocktails and a leisurely state of mind, you can amp up that feeling with a spa…

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12 Coastal Hotels With Stunning Shore Views

By Kristine Hansen A hotel's best amenity might be what you see out the window. From the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, and from Maine on down to Mexico, some properties are…

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One-of-a-Kind Resorts: Best Places to Do What You Love

By Charis Atlas Heelan If you are as passionate about your hobbies as you are about traveling, each of these destinations combines the best of both worlds. Whether you love to cook or…

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Hotel Perks That Hit the Spot

By Laura Kiniry Hotels from Paris to Portland are increasingly offering innovative perks to please travelers. Whether it's free snacks or the complimentary use of an iPad, these top…

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8 Best New Hotels in France

By Kristine Hansen From a four-room inn in Burgundy to one of the most glamorous hotels in Paris, a recent flurry of hotel openings may mean you're overdue for a trip to France. Among…

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Complete Guide to Vacation Rentals

Rent once and you'll never go back to a hotel vacation again. Why would you? Vacation rentals -- whether condos, homes or apartments -- offer travelers more space and, as importantly,…

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Reinventing Extended-Stay Hotels

By Beth Collins For years, extended-stay hotels were dingy buildings on the outskirts of town where you wouldn't want to spend a single night, let alone a week or more. But in the past…

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Luxury Hotels: 17 Resorts Worth the Splurge

By Carrie Havranek For the special occasions when you've decided that life is too short not to splurge, we've rounded up a list of 17 luxurious hotels that reflect a range of…

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The Great Palazzo and Villa Hotels of Italy

Like much of Europe, Italy is adorned with hundreds of gorgeous old villas and palaces, each one an echo of the golden age of nobility. But time has not been kind to Italy's…

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Scotland's Most Charming Castle Hotels

With its moors, highlands, and lochs, Scotland offers many options in the way of romantic vacations. Members of the royal family and aristocracy have been traveling to Scottish castles…

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The World's 10 Best Beachfront Hotels

Many hotels claim to be located on the beach or to have spectacular ocean views—but you're either beachfront or you're not. For travelers who aren't satisfied with having to cross a…

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Island Hopping the Cape Verde Islands

Like many nations in Africa, Cape Verde was for centuries a colonial outpost. This volcanic archipelago lying 644km (400 miles) off the West African coast was finally granted…

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10 Places Where You Can Sleep on a Beach

If beachfront hotels aren't close enough to the water's edge for you, you'll want to check out these hotels, casitas, villas, bungalows, eco lodges, and cottages that are on the beach.…

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11 Pieces of Truly Awesome Hotel Art

Traditionally, the artwork hanging in hotels has been nothing to look at, let alone admire. In the past, most hotels opted for bland landscapes or depressing nature scenes, usually of…

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Save on Hotel Rooms: How to Use Loyalty Rates

When it comes to booking a hotel room, it's no longer enough to search an online travel agency (OTA) like Travelocity or Expedia. Now the big hotel chains claim they offer the lowest…

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Travel 101: How to Get the Most Out of Hotel Loyalty Programs

Like labradoodles, travelers are expected to be loyal to earn "treats". But not all travel loyalty programs are the same. In fact, those offered by the airlines are extremely different…

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A Field Guide to the Hotel Companies' New Brands

It's not like your hotel searches haven't been confusing enough, but the big hotel companies are all trying to add boutique brands now. Wade through the names Hyatt already lobs at…

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Which Orlando Hotel Has the Best Pool?

Orlando has more than 118,000 hotel rooms—but not all resort pools are equal. Sometimes it's just a concrete tub beside the parking lot, but other times, it's a like a theme park unto…

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Disney's Aulani in Hawaii: See What It's Like in Photos

Most American families are familiar with The Walt Disney Company's massive resorts in both Florida and California. But relatively few of them will have experience with the company's…

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Frommer's Names the Perfect Caribbean Resorts

Few places can do luxury resorts as well as the Caribbean—and Frommer's researchers have been to them all. We asked our experts to name the most idyllic resorts in the islands, and…

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Las Vegas' 10 Swankiest V.I.P. Hotel Suites

Frommer's asked online travel agency Vegas.com , which makes a business out of booking rooms in Sin City, to come up with a list of what it thought were the best suites in town. Most…

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The Top Resorts for Families with Preschoolers

Vacationing with a preschooler can be a delight you remember forever. Their infectious giggles remind you of the joys of simple things--muddy sandcastles, big dinosaur bones, fireflies…

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Hotels That Let You Check in Whenever You Want—No Matter What Time You Arrive

At some hotels, you may head to your room no matter what time of day it is. While one hotel group promotes this perk as the latest thing, in fact there are a slew of properties around…

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Mistakes to Avoid When Checking Out of a Hotel

When a hotel stay ends, it's tempting to just stroll out and get on with your next journey. Don't. Go through this list of simple checks to make sure you're actually squared away and…