Dear Peter,

Most people would like to think we lead glamorous lives, you and I and road warriors like us who are Up in the Air, know differently.

And while I’m usually lucky with hotel rooms, I don’t always get to return to favorites because part of my job is testing new hotels in hopes of a winner … especially in these days of low dollars and high prices.

Your spouse will always remember the way you popped the question—and we mean always, whether you do it right or wrong.

So why not propose in style and give her a story she (or he) will be dying to tell over and over again?

Whether you want to shout your love from the mountain tops, carve her name in the earth, or build an entire village to proclaim your devotion, keep reading to find out how to make it an offer she can’t refuse.

The four historic inns of Rockland, Maine, are examples of how fusing modern comforts with traditional elements, exceptional food and hospitable hosts (especially when they’re escaped city slickers) can make a difference between a place to sleep, and a place to stay.

It’s one thing if your hotel is simply a place to crash at the end of the day.

But if you want to get more out of your travel dollars, why not make the hotel part of the experience? Sandra Kennedy investigates …


Think sleeping on couches is limited to penniless backpackers? Think again.

With the success of networking sites that connect travelers around the world, the concept of couch surfing has evolved into a viable budget option for travelers of all types.

Rachel Belle Krampfner reports on the couch surfing experience for grownups.

Sure, a hotel bar is a place to mix and mingle.

But what if you put your time at the bar to good use and bring home a lifelong skill?

Courtney Crowder reports on hotels around the country where guests can mix it up with a hands-on mixology class.

When you’re in a relationship, one of the primary goals is to grow closer to your partner over time.

But what if we could speed up the process a bit by literally testing those personal-space boundaries?

Athena Arnot-Copenhaver scoured the globe to find six miniscule places to cozy up to your main squeeze this Valentine’s Day.

The stage is set for the Indianapolis Colts to square off against the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami next Sunday, February 7.

But if you’re among the thousands of fans scrambling to find a hotel room in Miami, it’s time for a 2-minute drill, a no-huddle, hurry-up offense.

So stay calm, take a quick timeout and go over our playbook on how to score a reasonable room just in time for the big game.

If you’ve got a burning travel question, travel guru Peter Greenberg is here to help.

If you’d like to “Ask Peter,” just write us at peter @ petergreenberg.com.

Here are two recent questions on how to get the best deals on hotels in Las Vegas and how you can avoid being a victim of hotel theft…