Looking for the best hotels in the world?
Maybe the dreamiest Tulum hotels with private pools? Or the most romantic hotels in Venice, Italy?
Below, we’ve curated collections of cool and beautiful hotels in popular places around the globe – from Europe to Mexico. There, you’ll find our honest hotel reviews of some of the hundreds of hotels we’ve stayed at.
We’re professional travel writers, and we only report on finds we really like – from charming B&Bs with loads of character to gorgeous overwater bungalows.
Hawaii Hotels
Other USA and Canada Hotels
Europe Hotels
- 20 Best luxury hotels in Mallorca (Spain)
- Hippest hotels in Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
- 15 Top boutique hotels in Istanbul (Turkey)
- 10 Most romantic hotels in Venice (Italy)
- 10 Most beautiful boutique hotels in Rhodes (Greece)
- 23 Wow beach hotels in Mykonos (Greece)
- Our favorite romantic hotels in Europe
South Pacific Hotels
- Beautiful overwater bungalows in Bora Bora (French Polynesia)
- 5 Dreamy overwater bungalows in Fiji
Asia Hotels
Other hotels around the world
All our hotel reviews
Check out all our hotel posts and collections.
Booking.com
By the way, our go-to hotel booking site is Booking.com.
Rates are often less than those quoted when booking directly with the hotel, and we like the option of free cancellation. Plus, there are no booking fees.
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Our top travel tips and resources
Hotels: Booking.com is great for scoring a “wow” hotel – or at least a decent one – at lower rates than the hotel’s own website. We especially like Booking’s flexible cancellation policy!
Vacation homes, condos and rentals: We prefer and use Vrbo (Vacation Rentals by Owner).
Flights: To book the cheapest flights, search on Google Flights or Expedia. (Just be aware Expedia tickets may be non-refundable.)
Airport lounge access: We love (and have) Priority Pass for comfy lounge seats, free snacks and drinks, complimentary WiFi and sometimes even showers and spa services!
Tours: For the best local food, walking and other guided tours, plus skip-the-line tickets to attractions, check out Viator (a TripAdvisor company) and GetYourGuide.
Car rental: Renting a car is often one of the best ways to explore off the beaten path. Discover Cars searches car rental companies so you get the best rates.
Travel insurance: SafetyWing is designed for frequent travelers, long-term adventurers and digital nomads. It covers medical expenses, lost checked luggage, trip interruption and more. We also have and recommend Medjet for global air medical transportation.
Travel gear: See our travel shop to find the best luggage, accessories and other travel gear. (We suggest these comfy travel sandals for city walking, the beach and kicking about.)
Need more help planning your trip? Check out our travel tips and resources guide for airline booking tips, ways to save money, how to find great hotels and other crazy useful trip planning info.
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About the authors
Luxury travel journalists and SATW, NATJA and TMAC “Best Travel Blog” award winners, Janice and George Mucalov are the publishers of Sand In My Suitcase. Between them, they’ve traveled to all 7 continents. See About.
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