This one simple perk was the biggest way I saved money while visiting one of the world's most expensive travel destinations

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The author's hotel in Basel, Switzerland.
The author's hotel in Basel, Switzerland.

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I stayed in a $500-a-night villa in Tulum, which had no electricity and was made almost entirely of branches. See inside.

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Villa at Azulik resort in Tulum
Azulik is a luxury eco-resort in Tulum, Mexico, with electricity-free villas.

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Hosts have ruined Airbnb with excessive fees, high demands, and bad customer service, travel experts say

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Experts say hosts' lack of customer focus has tarnished Airbnb's reputation.

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I've stayed in hostels in 9 different countries. Here's why they're my preferred option — especially for solo travel.

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Hostels are my go-to for solo travel.

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I stayed in a stand-alone suite on a busy bridge in Seoul. It was pricier than a 5-star hotel and noisy, but views of the river were stunning.

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Sky Suite Hangang Bridge in Seoul, South Korea
Sky Suite, a hotel room perched on a bridge in Seoul, was a collaboration between the government and Airbnb.

Raphael Rashid

I left Denver for island life in Honduras. My lifestyle has completely changed, but I love it here.

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Sarah Johnson Harmacek has lived in Roatán, Honduras, since 2023.

Manuel Chinchilla

I stayed at one of the best hotels in Arizona, complete with 5 pools and a luxury golf course. Take a look inside my $500-a-night room.

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Business Insider's reporter booked a one-night stay in a grand deluxe room at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Airbnb executive hints at coming perks that could convince travelers not to book hotels

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Airbnb is considering hotel-like amenities for travelers.

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A Swiss town is home to a 5-star hotel that welcomes everyone from the ultrawealthy to royalty. Take a look inside.

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The author in her room at the five-star Hotel Les Trois Rois.
The author in her hotel room at the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel, Switzerland.

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My family stayed in a $990-a-night villa at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Here's what it's like inside.

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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is right near Magic Kingdom.

Megan duBois

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