The Ultimate Travel Bucket List: 50 Unforgettable Adventures Around the World

Are you ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime, filled with breathtaking views, luxurious indulgences, and thrilling adventures? Whether it’s soaring above Cappadocia in a hot air balloon, attending unique annual festivals, or sipping champagne in the Eiffel Tower, this bucket list will ignite your wanderlust. From the pristine beaches of Bora Bora to the icy wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula, every experience is handpicked to give you memories that will last forever. Start planning your ultimate escape, one unforgettable destination at a time.

Top Luxury Hotels in Europe: The Ultimate Bucket List for Unforgettable Escapes

For travelers with a taste for the extraordinary, Europe offers a collection of hotels that are more than just places to stay—they are destinations in themselves. Imagine sipping champagne while overlooking the Aegean Sea, or waking up in a centuries-old chateau with views that have inspired for generations. These hotels aren’t just luxurious—they’re additions to bucket lists, the kinds of places that make dreams a reality. Here’s a curated list of European hotels that deserve a spot on your ultimate travel bucket list.

Best Hotels for Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival

As the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival draws near, the excitement is building, and planning your perfect stay is crucial. To enhance your Coachella experience, we’ve meticulously curated a list of the best hotels, combining comfort, style, and proximity to the Empire Polo Club. Whether you prefer the luxurious oasis of La Quinta Resort & Club or the desert luxury of Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, these accommodations promise to elevate your festival adventure.

5 Chicest Hotels In Montreal: Metro Metro Edition

Who else is heading to Montreal, Canada for Metro Metro Festival (May 19-21)?

Montreal is known for being the most European city in North America; you can expect a unique blend of French and English culture on your visit. 

This city is also known for its restaurant scene, its great nightlife, and its hotels.

So today, we get into all of the specifics on where to book your hotel. We’ve stayed at literally some of the chicest hotels in this city and we go into detail on why they’re so special.

Let’s get into it. Here are the 5 chicest hotels to stay at in Montreal to make your Metro Metro festival visit even more memorable.

The 5 Chicest Hotels In Montreal: Metro Metro Edition

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

What’s so special about this hotel: Room 1742 in the hotel is where Yoko Ono and John Lennon had a week-long “bed in for peace” in 1969, raising awareness about the anti-war movement and recording the song, “Give Peace a Chance”.  The Rolling Stones wrote their song Memory Motel here, Muhammad Ali, Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip also all stayed here.

Location: 900 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4A5

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Four Seasons Hotel

What’s so special about this hotel: Montreal’s newest luxury hotspot (opened in 2019), known for its exceptional service, the interior is designed by Parisian-based firm Gilles and Boissier in collaboration with Philip Hazan. This hotel also offers contactless 24-hour room service using instant messaging on the room’s in-room tablet

Location: 1440 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z5

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The Ritz-Carlton

What’s so special about this hotel: this is the first Ritz-Carlton in the world (opened in 1912) and remains iconic

Location: 1228 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1H6

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Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

What’s so special about this hotel: Celine Dion held her wedding reception here, 24-hour sauna, and the location (everything is within walking distance – the underground mall, museum, downtown, and Old Montreal)

Location: 1050 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2R6

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Hotel William Gray

What’s so special about this hotel: you’ll be staying in an 18th-century greystone on a narrow cobblestone street in Old Montreal, with a rooftop garden, and the Italian cafe Olimpico is an institution in Montreal right around the corner

Location: 421 R. Saint-Vincent 8e étage, Montréal, QC H2Y 3A6

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6 Places To Stay: Florida Groves Festival

Here are some Florida Groves Festival accommodation recommendations for ya.

With Florida Groves Festival coming up in Orlando (April 15-17), we partnered with a few hotels

And we thought we’d spotlight a few of them today on the blog. 

Orlando really has some great hotels! 

Are you guys going? 

If so, you’ll want to check these out. 

Here are 6 places to stay in Orlando, Florida for Groves Fest. Let’s do this:

AC Hotel Orlando Downtown

Perks: You can stay right downtown Orlando, and swim in the rooftop pool. There’s also a coffee shop, express check-in, and dry cleaning on site

Address: 333 South Garland Avenue, Orlando, USA

From $369/night

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Marriott Orlando Downtown

Perks: Continental breakfast (6:30 am to 10:30 am), and hors oeuvres (5:30 pm – 7:30 pm)

Address: 400 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801, United States

From: $219/night

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Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Autograph Collection

Perks: Great location downtown, their spa is great

Address: 325 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, United States

From: $407/night

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Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando/Downtown South- Medical Center

Perks: Close to downtown, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool

Address: 43 Columbia St, Orlando, FL 32806, United States

From: $175/night

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Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection

Perks: Stay in a funky castle-looking hotel,  9th floor terrace

Address: 8602 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, United States

From: $231/night

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Eo Inn

Perks: downtown Orlando boutique hotel, free self-parking, robes, and HBO

Address: 227 N Eola Dr, Orlando, FL 32801-2036

From: $230/night

Book Your Stay Here

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15 Affordable 5-star Hotels

Hello, hello! What’s everyone’s travel calendar look like this year? 

Hopefully filling up with a lot of NEW TRIPS.

Since it’s still technically the first quarter of the year, we figured it was time to share some 5-star hotels that are also affordable!

What, yes really!

They exist!

A lot of you have been sharing where to find these unicorn 5-star hotels that don’t break the bank with us so we figured one post would be a good start to sharing.

So today we’re starting out on our 5-star luxury hotel era on a budget. 

Anyways, yes to our big-baller while valuing where we put our hard-earned cash era.

Here is a list of the ones we like a lot in our opinion. 

15 Affordable 5-star Hotels

North America

ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection

What’s special about this hotel: it’s located in a certified Dark Sky Community. Check out the details here

July rates drop to $172 USD / night

13225 North Eagle Ridge Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, 85268

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JW Marriott Panama

What’s special about this hotel: The hotel is the tallest building in Panama City and in Central America

Rooms from $190 USD / night depending on the time of year

Corregimiento de San Francisco, Cl. Punta Colón, Panama City, Panama

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South America

NH Collection Plaza Santiago, Santiago, Chile

What’s special about this hotel: the hotel has a commitment to sustainability practices such as energy-saving lighting, eco-friendly toiletries, and a recycling program

$162/ night USD on average

Av. Vitacura 2610, 7550098 Santiago, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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NH Collection Quito Royal, Ecuador

What’s special about this hotel: only 9 rooms on each floor, located downtown in the commercial and financial district

Starting at $100 USD/ night

Luis Cordero 444, Quito 170143, Ecuador

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Windsor Plaza Brasilia, Brazil

What’s special about this hotel: the breakfast! it’s got everything

From $70 USD/ night

SHS Quadra 05 Bloco H – Asa Sul, Brasília – DF, 70322-912, Brazil

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Europe

IvyBank Lodge, Scotland

What’s special about this hotel: restored, stone-built Victorian villa set in an acre of mature garden

From $165 USD/ night

Address: Boat Brae, Blairgowrie PH10 7BH, United Kingdom

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Oddfellows On The Park

What’s special about this hotel: set in a beautiful Victorian mansion that is surrounded by a large park

As low as $140 USD/ night

Address: Bruntwood park, Bruntwood Ln, Cheadle SK8 1HX, United Kingdom

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Barcelo Granada Congress, Spain

What’s special about this hotel: the hotel spa has Turkish and Roman baths, a hydromassage pool, and an outdoor deck with a hot tub

From as low as $111/USD per night

Address: C. Maestro Montero, 12, 18004 Granada, Spain

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Pullman Toulouse Centre Ramblas, France

What’s special about this hotel: beyond the hotel gate is the river where you can do an early morning run or walk

From $169 USD/night

Address: 84 All. Jean Jaurès, 31000 Toulouse, France

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Grand Hotel Sitea, Italy

What’s special about this hotel: arguably the best upscale hotel in Turin, the coffee is unreal!

From $170 USD/night

Address: Via Carlo Alberto, 35, 10123 Torino TO, Italy

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Kameha Grand Zurich, Autograph Collection, Switzerland

What’s special about this hotel: hotel’s interior is designed by Marcel Wanders, a famous Dutch designer

From $222 USD/night

Address: Dufaux-Strasse 1, 8152 Zürich, Switzerland

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Corinthia, Prague

What’s special about this hotel: has a top-floor spa with a swimming pool

As low as $110 USD/night

Address: Kongresová 1, 140 69 Praha 4-Nusle, Czechia

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Middle East & Central Asia

Hotel Ickale in Ankara, Turkey

What’s special about this hotel: the spa has a hammam, and certain rooms have balconies

From $70 USD/night

Address: Maltepe, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Blv. No:89, 06570 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye

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Asia & Oceania

Royal Surakarta Heritage Solo MGallery by Sofitel, India

What’s special about this hotel: only minutes away from royal palaces and the traditional markets

From $44 USD/ night

Address: Slamet Riyadi St No.6, Kampung Baru, Pasar Kliwon, Surakarta City, Central Java 57111, Indonesia

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Africa

Steigenberger Resort Achiti

What’s special about this hotel: have a view of the gardens with a large balcony, dine in a dining room built in 1884

From $100 USD/ night

Address: Khaled Ibn El Waleed, Gazirat Al Awameyah, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85951, Egypt

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Our Fave 18 Hotels That Won’t Break The Bank

Today we’re featuring recommendations on where to stay when you don’t want to break the bank.

Because we’ve realized that there are so many places to see like Miami, Toronto, Denver, Los Angeles, Portugal, and Paris. And stepping out to travel while saving money is the move.

Other obvious reasons we like to stay at budget-friendly hotels is that we just like smoking good prices on hotels (with great perks, doesn’t sound so bad either, lol).

So today here’s a list of 18 hotels in 5 cities that we stayed at and know you’ll like too.

In no particular order:

*BOOK through Crewfare to lock in your hotel and pay over time.

MIAMI

Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South From $275

2500 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33129, USA

Hotel Perks: business center, 24-hour convenience store, hotel restaurant, heated pool, fitness center, complimentary shuttle service to get to the Miami Beach Boardwalk, and located approximately 5 minutes from Virginia Key Beach

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Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South

Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown Brickell From $289

1750 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33129, USA

Hotel Perks: convenience store, fitness center, complimentary breakfast, evening socials Monday through Thursday, outdoor grill area to cook your own meals,  and located approximately 6 minutes from Virginia Key Beach

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown Brickell

Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Wynwood Design District

3450 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137, USA

Hotel Perks: convenience store, business center, fitness center, complimentary breakfast, and rooftop pool, and located approximately 12 minutes from Virginia Key Beach

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Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Wynwood Design District

TORONTO

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown From $219

108 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON M5G 1R3

Hotel Perks: business center, coffee shop and restaurant on-site, fitness center, rooftop bar, and located approximately 29 minutes to Downsview Park

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

Novotel Toronto North York From $255

3 Park Home Ave, Toronto, ON M2N 6L3

Hotel Perks:  24-hour convenience store, business center, indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, and located approximately 16 minutes to Downsview Park

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Novotel Toronto North York

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport From $265

262 Carlingview Dr, Toronto, ON M9W 5G1

Hotel Perks:  24-hour convenience store, business center, indoor pool, fitness center, and located approximately 17 minutes to Downsview Park

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport

DENVER

DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Central Park From $165

4040 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80216, USA

Hotel Perks: business center, indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, and located approximately 9 minutes from National Western Complex Denver

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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Central Park

Magnolia Hotel Denver a Tribute Portfolio Hotel From $225

818 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Hotel Perks: business center, complimentary coffee and cookies, fitness center, rooftop pool, and restaurant, and located approximately 10 minutes from National Western Complex Denver

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Magnolia Hotel Denver a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection From $295

321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Hotel Perks: business center, fitness center, full-service spa, lobby bar, cafe, restaurant, and complimentary afternoon tea, and located approximately 9 minutes from National Western Complex Denver

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The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection

LOS ANGELES

Mondrian From $289

8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA

Hotel Perks: Asia de Cuba signature restaurant, fitness center, full-service spa, rooftop pool, and sky bar

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Mondrian

Hotel Erwin From $237

1697 Pacific Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291, USA

Hotel Perks: high rooftop bar and lounge, walking distance to the Venice Beach Boardwalk

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Hotel Erwin

Hotel Hermosa From $215

2515 CA-1, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA

Hotel Perks: cafe, restaurant, and located less than a mile from the beach

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Hotel Hermosa

PORTUGAL

Studio 17 Atlantichotels From $289

Urbanização Alto do Quintão, R. João Simões Tavares 17, 8500-293 Portimão, Portugal

Hotel Perks: located approximately 4 minutes to Praia da Rocha

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Studio 17 Atlantichotels

Regency Salgados Hotel & Spa From $199

Estr. dos Salgados, 8200-428 Guia, Portugal

Hotel Perks: great location near the beach, hotel restaurant, bar, and lounge, full-service spa, Located approximately 29 minutes from Praia da Rocha

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Regency Salgados Hotel & Spa

Vilamoura Garden Hotel From $225

R. da França 951153, 8125-507 Quarteira, Portugal

Hotel Perks: great location: surrounded by beautiful beaches, fitness center, full-service spa, poolside bar, restaurant and lounge, and located approximately 54 minutes from Praia da Rocha

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Vilamoura Garden Hotel

PARIS

Mama Shelter From $144

Rue de Bagnolet, Paris, France

Hotel Perks: fitness center, and restaurant, bar, and lounge area, rooftop bar

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Mama Shelter

Hôtel d’Orsay From $265

93 Rue de Lille, 75007 Paris, France

Hotel Perks: fitness center, restaurant, bar, and lounge, sauna

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Hôtel d'Orsay

Bourgogne & Montana From $220

3 Rue de Bourgogne, 75007 Paris, France

Hotel Perks: fitness center, sauna, restaurant, bar, and lounge, private balconies 

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