Wellington is currently a very popular travel spot that offers an abundance of dining, entertainment and cultural attractions to suit any taste or budget. A couple of years ago, I spent a few weeks traveling around New Zealand. After spending a day getting acclimated in Auckland, my traveling partner and I boarded a train south [...]

A destination to consider for summer vacation is Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island. One of the Maritimes, it is located off the northern shore of Nova Scotia. The island is easily accessible via the nine mile Confederation Bridge, the airport in Charlottetown or by ferry. The most striking features of the island are the [...]

We are thrilled to welcome Jesper Tejsen Lykke as a guest blogger to the Brilliant Tips travel blog. While you may not find Jesper on the list of famous Danes, he is far and away our favorite native of Denmark. A travel industry veteran of 25 years, Jesper is currently Director of National Accounts for [...]

Interested in the idea of staying somewhere unusual, somewhere totally unconventional and unique, somewhere that doesn’t fit the traditional ‘hotel’ mold? If you’ve always wondered what it would be like to live in an igloo as the Eskimos did, to luxuriate like a prince or princess in an Indian Palace, to loll around amongst the [...]

I’ve compiled a list of 5 unique hotels in Florence, Italy that are 200USD or less. Picking the right hotel to stay at is a very personal thing that many people are very passionate about. Personal taste is an important variable in picking hotels and I would note that I would chose a hotel based [...]

Amid the terraced ricescapes in the middle of the island of Bali, in Indonesia, is the town of Ubud . While there are plenty of good times to be had in Kuta, Ubud is the best place to stay if experiencing authentic Balinese culture is what you’re looking for. A vibrant center of art and [...]

@benjilanyado: looking for cool/cheap hotel for Paris next week. challenge <€70. Any ideas? While it may not be as buzz-worthy as the Kube Hotel, the Hotel Garden Opera has lots of character and charm. Ideally located in the heart of the cultural triangle of Montmartre-Opera–Notre Dame, the hotel is great for leisure and/or business. Near [...]

The South by Southwest Festival and Conferences (SXSW) take place March 13-22 in Austin, Texas. Once a tiny music festival, SXSW has turned into a massive event that showcases trends in culture and media. Events take place at the Austin Convention Center and other venues throughout downtown Austin. Celebrating the creativity and passion behind the [...]

Just up the Wild Coast of South Africa from East London, Buccaneers Backpackers and Lodge can be found in the beautiful coastal town of Cintsa. It is spread out over a wild coastal forest adjacent to the stunning Cintsa beach. After staying there myself, I agree with most people who say that ‘it’s a place to come home to and a legend in its own time.’

Koh Samui island in Thailand has numerous lovely beaches and bays. It is, almost literally, an island of coconuts and forested hills and is fast becoming a resort island of international stature. Samui’s best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts with the most popular being Chaweng, Lamai and Choeng Mon. The island’s most popular [...]

At times Boston can be a tough place to find a cheap hotel. Here are two of our favorite Boston hotels that offer great value. The Charlesmark is a 33-room boutique hotel that combines an ideal location with value, ambiance and service. The hotel is ideally located at 655 Boylston Street at Copley Square in [...]