Hotel Reviews

IgoUgo (www.IgoUgo.com) – The site, owned by the same company that operates Travelocity, has 350,000 members.

LonelyPlanet (www.LonelyPlanet.com) – The highly regarded British travel book publisher offers opinions and practical information posted by their authors and hardcore travelers.

My Travel Guide (www.mytravelguide.com) – MyTravelGuide draws from more than a million reviews from around the world. Make a big pot of coffee and be prepared to spend a little time reading “about all things travel”.

TripAdvisor (www.TripAdvisor.com) – Owned by Expedia, TripAdvisor is the most comprehensive listing of professional and amateur reviews of hotels worldwide. In the words of the Wall Street Journal, this site is “a first stop for travel planning”.

Zagat (www.zagat.com) – Consumer-based ratings and reviews for more than 40,000 of the best places to eat, drink, stay and play – worldwide. Subscription $4.95 for 30 days.