Here's How to Save Money on Hotels

Editor-approved tricks. [Click here to read this email in a browser]( [Alternate text] Could this vacation get any better? You'll never know if you don't ask. Photo by Thomas J. Story. Overnight accommodations can eat up a disheartening chunk of your vacation budget, and given the sheer number of hotels in the average city, and the range of rooms in each one, the idea of comparison shopping can go right out the high-rise window. There are steps you can take, though, to keep costs down and to make sure you get the most for your money. This week we break down [four ways to save on your hotel stays]( this summer. One key rule? If you want something, like an upgrade or a better rate, try asking! For more on how politely speaking up can elevate your stay, and [more tips from travel pros, read on](. —Nicole Clausing, newsletter editor STORY OF THE WEEK 4 Foolproof Ways to Save Money on Your Hotel Room Check out these savvy pointers before you check in. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( HOME & DESIGN [I'm an image]( Step Inside This Stylish, Bright, and Spacious Houseboat A bright and homey houseboat is a snug love nest for a Bay Area designer and her infant daughter. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](     So Many Ways to Follow Us on Social Media! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [TikTok]( [Threads]( Pick your platform and follow along for the latest stories (some exclusive to the Web) and most beautiful photos from our print and digital content. We're on all the major social media platforms, like [Facebook](, [Instagram](, [X,]( and more[.]( Follow us on any or all of them today.   FOOD & DRINK 15 No-Cook Recipes Because, Come on, It's the Middle of Summer! Beat the heat with these fresh and easy recipes that don't require turning on the stove or oven. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( TRAVEL [I'm an image]( From Joining a Run Club to Booking a Resort Pass, Here's Your Definitive Summer Bucket List Gamify this checklist with your friends and end the season strong. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( GARDEN Level up Your Floral Arranging Game with These Essential Tools [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [Alternate text]( Subscribe to Sunset! [Get one year of your favorite magazine](—print and digital editions, plus access to our smartphone app, our Sunset Western Garden ebook, and more—for just $24.95! That's over 53% off the newsstand price. [Subscribe Now]( [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe](removeList=SUN%20Weekly%20NL) [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [TikTok]( [Threads]( Copyright 2024 S Media International Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.