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Also: How to plan an epic Disney 'Star Wars' trip that doesn't cost $6,000 [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY May 22, 2022 BOOKING CONNECTING ROOMS My parents usually booked two hotel rooms when I was younger — one for me and one for them. We traveled a lot, as I played competitive golf around the southeastern U.S. We mostly stayed at [family-friendly budget brands]( but I don't remember ever having issues getting connecting rooms. Nor do I remember calling ahead to request connecting rooms. But the times have seemingly changed. TPG editor Caroline Lascom recently examined [why it is difficult to book connecting rooms]( by comparing the process at four different hotel brands. After doing so, she concluded that "Whenever I need connecting rooms ... I will be checking out all Hilton hotel options first." After all, in June 2021, Hilton began allowing travelers to [guarantee connecting rooms when booking online](. And, as I found at the [DoubleTree Resort by Hilton in Penang, Malaysia]( (pictured above), some Hiltons are very family-friendly. As a traveler who now only needs one room, I actively avoid connecting rooms because of the noise that can creep under the locked door. But if you travel as a family, here are some stories to check out: - [Families will flip for these 10 themed hotel suites]( - [Tips for booking hotel rooms for large families]( - [How to get elite status benefits on more than 1 hotel room]( - [6 things I look for in a hotel when traveling with my young family]( Katie Genter, Senior Writer Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. TODAY'S TOP STORIES [How to plan an epic Disney 'Star Wars' trip — that doesn't cost $6,000]( We’ve compiled a full “Star Wars” itinerary that rings in much more affordably than the Galactic Starcruiser. [Read more]( [8 of the most beautiful beaches on Mallorca, Spain]( There are 262 beaches dotted around this surprisingly large island. [Read more]( [You don’t have to stay home: Summer travel deals you can still book]( If you have flexibility and let fares drive your destination decisions, you can still travel inexpensively this summer. [Read more]( [Quick points: Get compensation when you're walked from a hotel]( Being “walked” is a travel term for showing up at a hotel for your reservation, only to find that there’s no room for you. [Read more]( [Cruise travel insurance: What it covers and why you need it]( Even the best-laid plans for a cruise vacation can sometimes be thrown off course by an unexpected event. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [6 ways to upgrade your travel experience before you walk out the door]( 2 [Mexico travel demand fueling major airport expansion in San Antonio]( 3 [The airline couldn't find my luggage — luckily I had Apple AirTags]( 4 [It’s not too late to plan a Memorial Day trip — here’s where to go for great hotel rates]( 5 [Why a city in Northern Ireland is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s solo flight across the Atlantic]( 6 [Edinburgh Airport to get a Plaza Premium lounge this Summer]( 7 [Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport renumbers its gates]( 8 [UPDATED: A country-by-country guide to where you can travel with no COVID-19 test and/or vaccine required]( 9 [The 13 European countries that still require masks on flights despite EU dropping rules]( 10 [Paris deal alert: Fly from Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston and NYC for less than $500 round trip]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](mailto:tpg@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [ThePointsGuy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022