Lodging

Where to stay is always a factor for any vacation. But what option best suits your needs? Vacation Rental, Air B&B, Hotel, Resort, Motel, Campground...you have a lot of options to choose from.

On this page, you can learn more about the millions of room choices as well as travel hacks I've discovered over the years!

Lodging Articles From Erik

Getting The Best Hotel Deal
Why I Stay In Hotels
Air B&B & Ana Faris
They Clean The Toilet, Tip Them

Lodging Tip Videos

Lodging & Hospitality Companies & Brands

Hotel Ownership Groups
Accor Hotels
Choice Hotels International
Four Seasons
Hilton Worldwide
Hyatt Hotels Corp.
Intercontinental Hotel Group
Marriott International
Wyndham Worldwide

Vacation Rental Companies
Air B&B
VRBO
HomeAway

Resorts / Independents
Sandals / Beaches
Riu
Iberostar
Palace

MEET ERIK THE TRAVEL GUY

Erik Hastings, a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy is an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to consumers who can't afford to "get their vacations wrong". He is the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. Erik The Travel Guy is also host of the new podcast, Erik The Travel Guy - The Podcast. He leads an incredibly talented team of industry pros and is the editorial driving force of his platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, Erik believes travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, he has learned that travel brings cultures together and he eagerly shares that spirit with his viewers. Read Erik's Full Bio.