The summer is around the corner and the vacation season is upon us. Many of the readers will be faced with question of where to stay when taking a vacation on the beach or going up to the mountains. Should one choose a hotel for an extended stay or a condo?

California Best Western can get it right when it comes to the basics, but why can't other five star hotels do? I am fed up with staying in five star hotels that ignore the basics and charge the earth for extras.

Florida residents looking for a deal on their ’staycation’ can now save 15 percent off the best available rate when they book directly with seven hotels located near Downtown Disney.

At a height of 76 inches, President Lincoln was our tallest US President. In celebration of Lincoln’s great stature and 200th birthday, select Fairfax County hotels are participating in the “Shortest Rate Celebration” in which the price guests pay is determined by the height of the shortest person in their party (1 inch equals 1 dollar), even including children. For participating hotels, check out www.fxva.com/lincoln.

Representatives from Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort, Coral Beach Resort and Holiday Inn “At the Pavilion” today unveiled their new “Early Book” savings program to help Myrtle Beach, S.C.-bound vacationers save on their lodging costs.

Discover the luxury of one of Bali’s newest resorts, Breezes Resort & Spa. Opened in November this year, this is a beautiful property recently relaunched as part of the Red Carnation collection hotel group, perfect for couples, groups, families, romantic and relaxing getaways.

The beaches of Turks and Caicos Islands are amazingly beautiful and growing number of people choose this Caribbean destination for their vacation destination due to clean beaches and beautiful weather. Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury hotel guide publisher, today endorsed the 21-suite oceanfront Turks & Caicos Club (Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies) as a "Recommended Property" in Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas 2009 - The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean & Pacific.

Terrorists staged attacks at multiple sites in India's business center, Mumbai, including two luxury hotels. Terrorists targeted Westerners, asking for those with U.K. or U.S. passports, and took hostages.

Two highly anticipated new resort developments will expand the Walt Disney World experience and continue the rapid growth of Disney Vacation Club, Disney's innovative vacation-ownership program.

In the five days since the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, star-rated hotels in Beijing have seen a steady rise in their occupancy rate and tourist attractions have received more visitors.

The construction of Ryugyong Hotel took twenty plus years. Now North Korea is planning the opening of Ryugyong Hotel, which has been also known as the hotel of doom due to its look.

Are you planning for a vacation? If yes, then it is time for you to book your tickets and hotels. No more have you to restrict your destination choices because of the expensive fares of lodges.