U.S. News Reveals 2026 Best Hotels Rankings — Four Seasons Dominates Again Luxury travelers looking for inspiration have plenty of options to consider. The 2026 Best Hotels rankings from U.S. News & World Report, now in their 16th year, evaluated more than… Johnny Jet , February 17, 2026
How to Do Las Vegas Solo as an Adult (Yes, Really) Thank you to Waldorf Astoria for hosting my stay so I could experience the property first hand to write this review. If you had asked me five years ago whether… Melissa Curtin , February 16, 2026
Hotels Are Removing Bathroom Doors and Guests Are Revolting Last month I wrote a post on 19 Things That Drive Me Nuts About Staying in Hotels. One of my gripes was “Bathrooms With No Doors. An open-concept bathroom is… Johnny Jet , February 11, 2026
Why Australia Holds a Special Place for Me as a Traveler I first really learned about Australia in the late ’80s when Crocodile Dundee hit theaters and Tourism Australia began airing those now-iconic commercials featuring Paul Hogan. Around the same time,… Johnny Jet , February 5, 2026
Cabo’s Longest Lazy River Makes This All-Inclusive a Family Favorite From the infinity pool, I take in the dramatic view of Land’s End, where the Pacific Ocean collides with the Sea of Cortez. In the distance, the soft glow of… Melissa Curtin , January 30, 2026
Scottsdale Surprises: 10 Discoveries in the Arizona Oasis More than golf courses and bachelorette parties, Scottsdale maintains a unique blend of luxury, relaxation, artistry and adventure. And with 330 days of annual sunshine, it’s easy to explore the… Melissa Curtin , January 30, 2026
Inside Argos in Cappadocia, a Fairy Tale Spot to Watch the Hot Air Balloons Ascend Like a dandelion puff, we floated above the Turkish fairytale landscape, famed for its otherworldly setting of fairy chimney rock formations, cave dwellings and ancient underground cities. As the fire… Melissa Curtin , January 30, 2026
Staying at Hyatt Place Times Square: What You Need to Know Here’s part three of my trip to NYC. Part one was my United flight from LAX to Newark (EWR). Part two was taking Uber Shuttle from EWR to Manhattan. And… Johnny Jet , January 24, 2026
Sun, Surf and Style: Kassi Rooftop at Hotel Erwin, Where Venice Meets the Mediterranean My thanks to Hotel Erwin for hosting my stay so I could write this detailed review of my experience. A quick drive to Venice Beach for the ultimate 360-degree rooftop… Melissa Curtin , January 20, 2026
Four Seasons Bora Bora: Take a Peek Inside an Overwater Bungalow at One of the Most Exclusive Hotels in the World Our thanks to Tahiti Tourisme for hosting our stay so we could write this detailed review of our experience. My family and I recently returned from an epic trip to… Johnny Jet , January 20, 2026
19 Things That Drive Me Nuts About Staying in Hotels (What’s Yours?) I love hotels. I really do. Fresh sheets, room service, someone else making the bed. What’s not to love? But after thousands of hotel stays, I’ve learned that hotels also… Johnny Jet , January 15, 2026
Stay Where History Is Close Enough to Touch in Milan and Rome Italy’s grand hotels often serve as portals into the country’s multi-layered history — places where centuries-old architecture meets contemporary luxury and where location is not just convenient but the focus… Veronica Stoddart , January 5, 2026
Travel Tip: How to Book the Perfect Daycation with ResortPass Some days, you want to change up the scenery – like spending the day at a dreamy hotel poolscape – without spending the money on an overnight hotel stay. Or… Melissa Curtin , January 5, 2026
Hotel Review: Le Taha’a in French Polynesia Our thanks to Tahiti Tourism for hosting our visit so we could write this detailed review of our experience. This post contains references to products from one or more of… Johnny Jet , January 4, 2026
Hotel Review: Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach Here’s part two of my trip report to South Florida. Part one covered how my family and I traveled from Toronto to Florida and how I almost missed my cruise…. Johnny Jet , December 31, 2025