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Our team's hints, tips and destination guides to stays around the world. Enjoy your stay...don't overpay!

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How to Read Hotel Reviews Without Getting Put Off by Everything

05 November 2026

You've found a hotel you love. The rooms look beautiful. The location is exactly right. The price works. Then you open the reviews.

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Is a Sea View Room Worth Paying Extra For?

28 October 2026

There is a particular moment when booking a hotel by the coast. You've found the property. The location looks perfect. The reviews are good.

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Is a Hotel With a Pool Actually Worth Paying More For?

30 September 2026

There is something about seeing a swimming pool in hotel photos that instantly makes a stay feel more like a holiday.

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Free Cancellation or Cheaper Rate: Which Hotel Rate Should You Choose?

23 September 2026

You've found the hotel. You've chosen the room. You're ready to book. Then one final decision appears.

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Hotel Room Types Explained: Standard, Superior, Deluxe and Suite

16 September 2026

Standard. Superior. Deluxe. Executive. Junior Suite. Hotel room names can make choosing accommodation sound straightforward, but there is one important problem.

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Is Breakfast Included Actually Worth It When Booking a Hotel?

09 September 2026

Hotel breakfast can be one of the loveliest parts of being away. You wake up, wander downstairs and someone else has already made the coffee.

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