But is one method better than the other? Let's go over each method's benefits and everything you should consider before ...

Airbnb can cost more than a direct booking with a property manager. Airbnb's customer support people may intervene if a guest is having a problem with a host. But on a pure cost basis, it pays to book ...

So what are you missing by booking your room through a third-party website? Everything from free Wi-Fi to better rooms to reduced rates. Here's a rundown of when it pays to go direct. [See ...

If it's a direct booking, you need to resolve it with the hotel right then and there. And fortunately, that almost always works. If you made the reservation through a third party, like a travel ...