I love doing hotel price checks because you never quite know what you’re going to find... And this one was especially fun for me as I lived in Chicago for 3 years back in my 30s. So, I searched the windy city - Chicago for 2 adults, staying 3 - 6 December 2026, and compared the public prices I could find (in this case booking.com) with the private member prices available through my firm favourite travel club, Travel Advantage. Same city. Same dates. Same room types. And the p

New York is one of the most popular autumn city breaks for good reason. By late October, Central Park is filled with gorgeous autumn colors, the weather is ideal for walking, Halloween decorations are everywhere, and it's the perfect time to enjoy Broadway shows, rooftop bars and long weekends exploring the city before winter arrives. The only downside? Hotel prices can be eye-watering. As you likely know by now, I'm a natural born researcher, and one of the things I love loo

Santorini has a reputation for being expensive. Luxury suites, private pools, caldera views and hot tubs...they don't usually come with budget-friendly price tags. So I was curious about whether booking through a major travel site and accessing member pricing through a travel membership could actually make Santorini's luxury more affordable. So I compared three exclusive Santorini hotels using the same dates (end July/early August 2026), the same number of guests (4), and the

Ksamil, Albania or Corfu, Greece for your family holiday - which is better?