A family-friendly hotel used to mean a crib was available for infants, but today the game has changed and parents have a much wider selection of kid-friendly hotel options. Free meals, kid clubs, swimming pools, playgrounds and welcome packs are just a few of the ways hotels are appealing to child-toting guests.

As a parent, I can say enthusiastically that there is nothing better than checking into a hotel with the children, usually after a long day of travel, and feeling at home.

Below are several top hotel brands that have fantastic reputations amongst parents and for good reasons.

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I travel a lot for business, and one of my chief issues is managing to keep up the healthy eating and workout routine when I never know where I’m going to be next.  Still, over the years, I’ve managed to put together some good strategies for healthy business travel – I even managed to shed a few while on the road, all the better for fitting into my summer bikini (well, OK, one-piece . . .).  Read More >

One of the benefits of staying in a hotel equipped with a kitchenette, such as Homewood Suites, is the opportunity to save money on dining out. Here are some tips for making your next “dining in” experience simple and affordable.

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In the “hospitality world”, technology is king. Good technology makes every aspect of your stay more comfortable – whether it is behind the scenes at the front desk, or part of your in-room entertainment system.

Best of all, hotels understand that not every guest wants to be knee deep in high-tech gadgets, so technology is designed to be simple and unobtrusive.

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