Homestays and Farmstays
Imagine waking up to the sound of a rooster on a farm in New Zealand, or sitting around a kitchen table with a Tuscan family to enjoy a homemade Italian meal. Sound appealing? If youre sick of sterile hotel rooms and youd like to get a closer look at the local culture on your
Home Exchange: A How-To Guide
For many travelers, a home exchange -- also known as a house swap -- is an economical, comfortable and fascinating way to vacation far from home. You arrange to occupy someones home at your destination while he or she occupies yours. The possibilities for home exchanges are ju
Big-City B&Bs
At first glance, the Gables seems like a typical bed and breakfast -- a welcoming, historic home decorated with traditional furniture and Victorian charm. Its the kind of place you might find on a quiet road on an antiquing trip in the country. But this B&B is actually located
Bed and Breakfasts
Opting for a bed and breakfast over other types of lodging is a great way to personalize your stay, get to know the locals and, in many cases, find a warm, cheerful room for the same price as a major hotel chain.There are so many varieties of B&Bs that choosing the perfect one
Ditch the Hotel: 10 Cheaper Ways to Stay
Travelers can find cozy, convenient lodging for $50, $20 or even free in virtually every destination -- as long as they know where to look.Aside from airfare, lodging is typically the expense that takes the biggest bite out of a vacation budget. But theres no need to rack up h
Boutique Hotels on a Budget
Discount Hotel Deals Finding Hidden Hotels Get Our Best Travel Deals and Tips! Have You Stayed at a Budget Boutique Hotel?When it comes to hotels, the term budget often evokes visions of bland bedspreads, insipid artwork, rabbit-ear TVs and a color palette of boring beige. Tra
Hidden Hotel Fees
Hotels have always offered their share of unreasonable fees -- such as exorbitant taxes and dollar-a-minute telephone charges -- but in recent years the industry has begun upping the ante. Ever been socked with a $25-a-night resort fee, or had the pleasure of paying $3 simply
Get the Best Hotel Rate
While even cars have gone the way of reliable sticker prices, hotel accommodations remain a hagglers game, with arcane and confusing rules and terminology that seem aimed to sneak dollars out of your pocket even when you think youre making out well. Take the term corporate rat
