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The 10 Worst Hotels and Motels in America

Looking for a good night’s sleep? Be wary of these 10 hotel chains.

Why the First Thing We Do in Hotel Rooms is a Huge Mistake

Good rule of thumb? Put your luggage in the bathtub when you check in.

What's the Difference Between Hotels and Motels?

You should probably understand the distinction between hotels and motels before booking your stay—and the answer is in etymology.

Stay in vacation mode using these hotel style tips in your home

With vacation season in full swing, take a look around your hotel with an eye toward taking stylish inspiration home with you.

See what researchers found when they tested a bottle of Fiji Water against a glass of tap water.

What to do if your hotel reservation is lost

The missing hotel reservation is a common travel problem with a little-known solution. While overbooking is perfectly legal, the hotel industry also has industry-standard policies in effect to prevent guests such as Cole from being kicked out on the street. So what is it?

A guide to tipping when on vacation

Tipping at a local restaurant is easy. But what about tipping on vacation? The rules may differ depending on where you go. Follow these tip suggestions.

Twenty Vintage Colorado Motel Signs — Including Two You Can Own

With each passing year, Colorado seems to be losing more classic signage — including vintage hotel and motel signs that have distinguished roadsides in the state for decades. The latest to go? Signs for the Chief Motel and the Stardust Lodge in Colorado Springs, whose accompanying businesses, located on South...

Storage Solutions! How to Safeguard All Kinds of Things

Proper storage of your valuable possessions and items is important to help not only keep them in good condition but to also help keep them from becoming damaged

Escape reality when you check into the Madcap Motel immersive experience

The Madcap Motel in Downtown LA is full of visual oddities and whimsical wonders.

Five Unique, Vintage Colorado Motels You've Never Heard Of

If the sign is neon, rusted and says 'FREE ROOMS JUST KIDDING,' or it has a drive-in theater attached to it, I'm totally staying there. We have it all in Colorado.

Does Your Brand Suck?

I believe that many businesses have brands that suck. I mean, suck away opportunities for sales and profits! Let me explain. First, there are many companies out there with brand names that only ind…

FIDO Friendly Hotels & Travel Destinations

Historic La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California rolls out the red carpet for Fido | FIDO Friendly

5 tips for better, cheaper family vacations

Consider these things when planning a family trip to help keep kids and adults happy.

College Art Professor Challenges Students To Build Insect Motels

A concerned University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee art instructor challenged her students to construct insect motels out of natural, untreated materials. Each motel must provide an appropriate habitat for a particular insect and attract human interest too, as each has a QR Code with information about why that bug or bee matters in nature and needs to be nurtured. Nearly 100 are installed in a state park overlooking Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee.

Make Your Vacation an Education!

It's not time off from gaining knowledge; it's an educational trip. Here's how to make your next family vacation into a learning vacation.