What the site does
The guides explain how resort types differ in general terms, what to compare between resorts, how to read guest reviews, how to book safely and which accessibility questions to ask. Each page ends with practical questions you can send to a resort before you book.
About the name
The name is about the rating you do yourself. Despite it, this site publishes no ratings, scores, stars, rankings or reviews of any resort. We do not name, recommend or rank resorts, chains, booking sites or travel companies. We have not visited or inspected any property on your behalf, and we do not claim to.
There are good reasons for that. A single score cannot reflect what matters to you, and resorts change faster than any list can keep up with. A clear method lasts longer and works for any resort you are considering.
How the site is funded
There are no partner links, paid placements or sponsored pages. No resort or travel company pays to appear here or to shape what we write. If that ever changes, any page with a paid link will say so clearly at the top, and the change will be explained on this page.
How the guides are written
- General, not specific. Resort policies, fees and facilities vary from place to place and change over time, so the guides describe what to look for rather than what any one resort offers.
- Careful with facts. Where figures vary by source, we round them and say "about". Where rules change, such as travel requirements, consumer protections and accessibility laws, we explain the principle and name the official source that keeps the details current.
- No prices. We do not quote prices, because they change by date, room and booking channel.
- Plain English. Short pages, practical questions and no jargon where an ordinary word will do.
What the site cannot do
The guides are general information. They are not legal, medical, financial or insurance advice. For health questions about a trip, including altitude, vaccines and medicines, talk to your doctor or a travel clinic. For your rights when a booking goes wrong, contact your card issuer and your national consumer protection agency. For entry rules and safety advice, use your government's official travel advice.
Always confirm the details that matter with the resort itself, in writing, before you pay.
Where to start
New to resorts? Begin with the resort types overview, then the comparison worksheet. If you have a resort in mind already, go straight to reading reviews critically and booking safely.
Corrections
We aim to keep every guide accurate. Rules and practices change, and if something here looks out of date, check the official source named on the page, which will always be more current than a general guide.