I work in room service at a 5-star hotel — here's why I love my job despite...
Every job comes with its challenges.No matter how much you love your work, there will be times when you struggle. You will have pet peeves and least favorite tasks — that's just life.Having said that,...
View ArticleIt just got a lot easier to search for flight and hotel deals on Google
Being able to conduct an effective online search can help busy travelers save valuable time and money.Since its introduction of flight search back in 2011, Google has become a way for travelers to...
View ArticleHere's how much you should tip everyone at a hotel
Tipping is an etiquette minefield at the best of times, and a highly divisive issue that splits cultures and companions. And it doesn't get any easier on vacation, leaving even the most seasoned...
View ArticleHotels are making a major change to be more flexible for travelers
Having the flexibility to choose when you check-in or check-out of a hotel can make traveling much less stressful. Standard Hotels recently announced a new program called Standard Time, which allows...
View ArticleWhat it's like to stay in the world's most expensive hotel suite, which costs...
A night's stay in the penthouse suite at The Mark Hotel in New York City costs a staggering $75,000 (£57,000) per night, according to Elite Traveler.The lifestyle magazine recently named the lavish,...
View ArticleThis stunning 'hotel room' in the Swiss Alps has no walls
From a lodge sculpted from ice to one made from metal sheets, there are an infinite number offbeat hotels that re-think the traditional B&B.One open-air hotel, called Null Stern, elimiantes walls...
View Article7 gorgeous yurts that you can 'glamp' in
If you love nature but hate the bugs and sleeping on the ground, glamping (aka "glam camping") might be for you.A number of hospitality startups have launched modern takes on the yurt, a round...
View ArticleThe 12 most high-tech hotels in the world
Looking for a unique travel experience? Staying in a one-of-a-kind, high-tech hotel is a pretty solid way to get one.Whether you want robots checking your bags or virtual golf simulations, we've...
View ArticleThe 12 best adults only all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico
One way to ensure a stress-free vacation is to head to an all-inclusive resort where you don't have to reach for your credit card every time you want a cocktail or burger with fries.And if you really...
View ArticleThis new floating hotel in Paris is unlike anything we've ever seen
A new hotel has opened in Paris. It might be more appropriate to say it's been launched, since the Off Paris Seine isn't a structure built on dry land, but a floating barge anchored in the middle of...
View ArticleWhat it's like to go 'glamping' for $2,500 a night on top of a luxury hotel...
"Glamping" takes regular old camping to a whole new level, and now you can do it on top of the W Hotel in New York City. This is what you get if you decide to try it.Follow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the...
View ArticleThe 10 most popular Airbnbs in the world
Airbnb is a popular option for travelers hoping to get a little more local flavor on their vacations.Millions of people have opened their homes to strangers on the site, but of those many, many...
View Article6 incredible new hotels that deserve all the hype
Each new season brings with it a slew of hotel openings around the world in places both near and far-flung, but only a select few stand out from the rest. Here are 6 new hotels we can’t wait to check...
View ArticleThe 10 best luxury hotels in the world, according to travelers
It's no secret that hotels can make or break a vacation. From cleanliness, to amenities, to fluffy pillows and welcoming staff, hotels are meant to feel like a home away from home. But luxury hotels...
View ArticleI spent the night at the Roxy Hotel in NYC, one of the best new hotels for...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Last week I spent the night at The...
View ArticleHow to secure against hotel room invasions
While vacations and travel are ideally tranquil trips that can put a mind at ease, it is important that travelers are constantly aware of their surroundings. This is especially true for hotel security,...
View ArticleThe hotel cycle is headed downward
The end of strong growth in U.S. hotels’ revenue and occupancy rates could hurt loan performance for commercial mortgage backed securities as interest rates rise, Fitch Ratings reported on Monday.And...
View ArticleGuests at the new Trump Hotel in Washington, DC, will be able to sample fancy...
When the new Trump International Hotel opens in Washington, DC's historic Old Post Office Pavilion on September 12, no lavish detail will be spared. According to Travel Weekly, the hotel will have a...
View ArticleThe 20 most expensive destinations to visit in the US in August
If you're thinking about squeezing in a last-minute vacation this summer, there are a few places you should avoid.CheapHotels.org has determined the 20 most expensive summer destinations to visit this...
View ArticleOutrageous perks at this $35,000-a-night mansion include the option to...
A stay at the Ty Warner Mansion is far from typical. Opened in July at the Las Ventanas Al Paraiso — a Rosewood Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico — the mansion covers 28,000 square feet of private...
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