Some hotels are finding that with a personal touch, guests are sometimes so pleased that they simply have to return.

And with some unusual hotel services, these travel hot spots aim to please.

Whether it’s a great signature drink served by a signature bartender, or a jogging tour conducted by the hotel’s general manager, these services are sure to leave you wowed.

Some hotels throw some crayons in an empty room and call it a “kids program.”

Few hotels really offer something special to truly keep the younger members of your family entertained.

But a growing number of hotels have started to discover that keeping the kids happy on vacation might just keep their parents coming back for more.

Are you a geek at heart? These days, some hotels are going way beyond Wi-Fi and are providing guests with high-tech toys their your stay.

With the economy fluctuating and the dollar’s strength questionable, many people think that a vacation is not in their budget.

But vacation accommodations don’t have to break the bank.

Worldwide, there are several reasonable, cheap and even free ways to get a room while getting away from it all. These aren’t the stereotypical overcrowded hostels with grimy conditions, either.

The trick to rooming comfortably on a budget is thinking outside the hotel room.

The term “eco-friendly” gets thrown around a lot in the travel industry, but here’s how you can know that you’re staying in a truly green hotel.

Taking a family vacation can be a trying experience, especially if your family includes a moody teenager or two.

While teenagers have a reputation as being difficult to please, it’s really a matter of having appropriate activities for each age group.

Some hotels are finally starting to notice that keeping teens happy can make a big difference on the whole family’s trip.

So here are some tips on how to keep those kids happy when traveling.