Yesterday, we featured a hotel package aimed at families traveling with teenagers. Today, we’re taking that idea a step further and highlighting TravelPost’s list of the Best Hotels for Teens…with their parents in tow, of course.

Finding a destination that will please the whole family is difficult with young children, but becomes all the more so when you add freedom-seeking teenagers to the mix. With the help of TravelPost travel experts and hotel reviewers who’ve visited, we selected the following hotels and resorts for their overall teen travel appeal.

We were careful to choose hotels in a variety of destinations and at varying price points, while still selecting properties that we think offer plenty of options for adults and young adults. Many hotels that made the list offer special teen programs or teen facilities, while others are well known for a wide variety of water sports, recreational activities and dining options in a safe, scenic environment. And we couldn’t resist throwing in one unexpected option especially for Twilight fans….Let us know what you think:

Smuggler’s Notch Resort (pictured)

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort and Spa

Club Med Punta Cana All Inclusive

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Kingsmill Resort and Spa

Kalaloch Lodge

Crown Paradise Club All Inclusive

Amelia Island Plantation Hotel

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Vancouver was recently tapped as the best city for business travelers by the Economist magazine’s Economist Intelligence Unit, reports the Gulliver blog. And that’s not all. This year apparently marks the third year in a row the city has been honored with the title, which puts it at the top of the 136-city list.

So where to stay when you find yourself pursuing business (or pleasure) in one of the world’s most esteemed metropolitan areas? According to TravelPost reviewers who’ve visited them, the following five Vancouver hotels are among the best the city has to offer:

Metropolitan Hotel

Georgian Court Hotel

Pacific Palisades Hotels, A Kimpton Hotel

Hotel Le Soleil

Pan Pacific Vancouver

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[Photo: Vancouver's Stanley Park at sunset]

White sandy beaches, warm blue waves, sprawling swimming pools with views of the sea, tropical menus and water sports and island activities for every age and interest – these are just a few of the things we look forward to during a Caribbean vacation.

Finding ways to relax and enjoy the tropics is never the hard part. For us, the challenge is finding a great place to stay. After all, there’s no shortage of attractive hotels and resorts dotting the islands of the Caribbean. But which ones make travel experts’ lists and get winning reviews from travelers who’ve actually visited? We’ve chosen 10 of the Best Caribbean Hotels to get you started in your resort search.

The hotels that made the list not only get props from TravelPost’s team of travel experts, but also are on the receiving end of positive hotel reviews from TravelPost hotel reviewers who’ve stayed there. Chosen from a range of price points, these hotels also feature notable amenities, solid service and a full range of recreational activities for all ages. Let us know what you think:

Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort and Spa

Sandy Lane Hotel

Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort

Atlantis, Paradise Island, Beach Tower

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino

Club Med Punta Cana All Inclusive

Hilton Curacao

Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort (pictured)

Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort

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Summer in sunny Florida? Yes, please! But where to stay? Start your hunt for the perfect hotel off with TravelPost’s list of the Best Orlando Hotels.

The hotels that made the list have consistently positive hotel reviews from TravelPost hotel reviewers who’ve stayed there, not to mention notable amenities, solid service and locations convenient for visiting city attractions. Here are the picks from our travel experts. Let us know what you think:

Westgate Blue Tree Resort

Hilton Grand Vacations Club on International Drive Orlando

Marriott’s Harbour Lake

Sheraton Vistana Resort, Lake Buena Vista

Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Seaworld International Ctr

Grand Bohemian Hotel, A Kessler Hotel (pictured)

Disney Port Orleans Resort

The Fountains

Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel

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Earlier this year, we wrote about 5 Things to Do in Washington, DC. And there are plenty more where those came from. As a summer travel destination, our nation’s capital holds a little something for everyone: history, museums, great restaurants, parks and open spaces, shopping and easy-to-navigate public transportation options.

But where to stay without blowing your budget? After all, you’re going to want to save that cash to experience the city and all its offerings. To help answer that question, TravelPost has put together its recommendations for the Best Cheap Washington, DC Hotels.

The hotels that made the list have consistently positive hotel reviews from TravelPost hotel reviewers who’ve stayed there, not to mention reasonable rates (all offer rooms for under $200 and many for less than $150) for big city lodging, notable amenities, solid service and locations convenient for visiting city attractions. Here are the picks from our travel experts. Let us know what you think:

Hotel Helix Washington DC (pictured)

Hotel Lombardy

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol

George Washington University Inn

Henley Park Hotel

Kalorama Guesthouse at Woodley Park

Club Quarters Washington

Washington Suites Georgetown

Harrington Hotel

The Tabard Inn

What’s your pick for DC’s best budget-friendly hotel? Tell us about it.

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Does Villa d’Este deserve the distinction of World’s Best Hotel? Forbes and a panel made up of seasoned luxury travelers that included the likes of travel expert Peter Greenberg, chef Todd English and Esquire columnist John Mariani say the opulent property outside of Milan delivers, so much so that they’ve named it the single best hotel property in the world:

One hotel stood tall at the top of the list. Villa d’Este beat out Bangkok’s venerable Peninsula and Hong Kong’s Landmark Mandarin Oriental. It edged out the beloved Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, and even outshone the self-described seven-star Burj al Arab in Dubai.

What makes Villa d’Este worthy of such fanfair? The Forbes story doesn’t reveal the criteria it used for choosing the hotel, but does make much of its storied list of famous guests (everyone from Greta Garbo to Bill Gates has stayed there), as well as its location on Italy’s Lake Como, historic past (it was a private residence for nearly three centuries before opening as a hotel in 1873) and general reputation. Oh yeah, and the hotel has its own helicopter.

Have you stayed at Villa d’Este? Tell us about it.

The 4th of July may be right around the corner, but there’s still time to plan a summer escape in the name of freedom. If pyrotechnics displays and civic celebration are your aims, major cities such as Boston, Washington and Chicago promise family-friendly gatherings near public transportation, restaurants, shops and museums, while smaller destinations such as La Jolla and Keystone, SD offer Fourth festivities with amazing backdrops. The former is known for its celebration over the Pacific Ocean, while visitors who make the trek to Keystone can celebrate in full view of Mt. Rushmore (the ones who arrive early for the park’s well-attended annual event, that is).

If you’re headed to one of the nation’s top 4th of July destinations this year, you may also need a hotel as your home base. TravelPost travel experts have put their heads together to create this list of the Best 4th of July Hotels in popular destinations around the country. Not only do these hotels receive consistently positive reviews from TravelPost hotel reviewers who’ve visited, but they also offer guests close proximity to local fireworks displays and 4th of July festivities or enviable views of the action via their rooftop decks, rooms and public spaces.

Westin New York at Times Square

Hay Adams Hotel (pictured)

InterContinental Mark Hopkins

Hotel ICON

The Liberty Hotel

Affinia Hotel Chicago

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

Best Western Four Presidents Lodge

The Grande Colonial La Jolla

Alexis Hotel, A Kimpton Hotel

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Can’t get enough of crazy coasters? Endlessly amused by amusement parks? If you’re planning to visit an amusement or theme park as part of your summer vacation plans, you may also be looking for a decent hotel not too far from the action.

For that, may we humbly recommend our picks for the Best Theme Park Hotels, carefully chosen by comparing the opinions of TravelPost travel experts, TravelPost hotel reviews and other factors such as location, price and overall value.

Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens

The Suites at Hershey (pictured)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

Paradise Point Resort and Spa

Hilton Carlsbad Beach Resort and Spa

Mainstay Suites Pigeon Forge

Kingsmill Resort and Spa

And remember, never get on an upside-down coaster with change in your pockets.

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Do you enjoy vacationing in cities you might very well be happy calling home sweet home? If so, put Vancouver, Canada on your list of spots to visit.

The British Columbia destination was recently ranked the most liveable city in the world by the Economist, which evaluated metropolitan areas based on factors such as overall stability, health care, culture, environment and infrastructure.

A U.S. city didn’t appear on the list of 140 cities until the 29th spot, which went to good ‘ole Pittsburgh, PA. If you’re curious about more cities on the list, you can view the Top 10 Most Liveable Cities via the Economist Gulliver blog.

Should you be so lucky to call either Vancouver or Pittsburgh (or any city on the list, for that matter) home, then congrats. You’re already living the sweet life. But if your experience will be as a visitor, then we’d recommend choosing a hotel that’s as agreeable to live in for a few days as the surrounding town is for a lifetime. A good place to start looking? The top three hotels according to TravelPost reviewers, of course. Here they are…

Vancouver Hotels

1. Georgian Court Hotel

2. Metropolitan Hotel (pictured)

3. Hotel Le Soleil

Pittsburgh

1. Omni William Penn Hotel

2. Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

3. Hampton Inn Pittsburgh Greentree

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The top new hotels from around the world according to Travel+Leisure editors were revealed recently in an online slide show and in the June magazine as part of the feature It List: 45 Best New Hotels of 2009.

Behold, their picks:

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

Jamaica Geejam

Banyan Tree Mayakoba Resort and Spa

Firefly Bequia

Fontainebleau Miami Beach (pictured)

Ritz-Carlton Sanya

Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket

Uxua Casa Hotel

Dolder Grand

ME Barcelona

Mondrian Miami Beach

Park Hyatt Shanghai

SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills

W Hong Kong

Estancia Vik

LaVilla Hotel

Molori Safari Lodge

Priory Country Lodge

Le Couvent des Minimes

Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge

Anantara Phuket Resort and Spa

Atlantis, The Palm

Canyon Ranch Miami Beach

Encantado

InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa

Resort at Pelican Hill

Six Sense Hideaway Zighy Bay

Aman at Summer Palace

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Taj Nadesar Palace

Inkaterra La Casona

Las Casitas del Colca

Aman New Delhi

Distrito Capital

Encore Wynn Las Vegas

Four Seasons Hotel at the Bosphorus

Legado Mítico

Mandarin Oriental Boston

The Mansion on Peachtree, A Rosewood Hotel and Residence

Montage Beverly Hills

The Nines, A Luxury Collection Hotel Portland

Park Hyatt Maçka Palas

Rough Luxe

The Standard New York

Viceroy Miami