Hotels

The price on screen one rarely matches what you pay. Here's where hotel bookings quietly inflate before checkout.

United's A321XLR may offer blocked middle seats on transatlantic flights - a cabin twist that reshapes how economy passengers rest on long hauls.

From cliffside infinity pools in Uluwatu to laid-back surf lodges in Canggu, these are Bali's finest hotels with sand at their doorstep.

From azulejo-tiled palaces to design-forward hideaways, Lisbon's boutique scene rewards those who look beyond the chains.

From overwater bungalows with kids' clubs to all-inclusive reef resorts, these are the Maldives' finest stays for families.

From clifftop splendour to hidden harbour hideaways, these Amalfi hotels put the dazzling Tyrrhenian Sea front and centre.

From clifftop hideaways to waterfront icons, Cape Town's finest hotels match the drama of the destination itself.

From splurge-worthy kaiseki retreats in Higashiyama to affordable tatami gems near Arashiyama, Kyoto's finest ryokan await.

Colorado Gov. Polis vetoed a bill that threatened credit card rewards, protecting points travelers use to book hotels across the state.

Marriott's mid-tier Boundless card offers a free night worth up to $280 annually - nearly triple its fee.

Chase credit cards carry trip protections that can cover hotel stays during delays or cancellations. Here's what each card actually covers.

A World of Hyatt bonus challenge turned a single missing night into a cross-border hotel discovery at Niagara Falls.