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    The Simplest Hack Ever For A Hotel Air Conditioner

    by SharonKurheg April 19, 2026
    by SharonKurheg April 19, 2026

    When a hotel AC wouldn’t stay on, one simple change solved the problem for the entire stay. For many summers, Joe and I stayed at one of our favorite hotels …

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    Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Review: A Category 4 Sweet Spot Near Tampa Airport

    by joeheg April 16, 2026
    by joeheg April 16, 2026

    We needed a one-night stay in Tampa before an early flight the next morning. And sure, there are plenty of “airport hotels” right across the street from the entrance to …

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    Kimpton EPIC Miami: A Nice IHG Redemption, But Not Quite A Free Stay

    by joeheg April 6, 2026
    by joeheg April 6, 2026

    Miami pre-cruise hotels aren’t exactly cheap, so when I saw that I could book the Kimpton EPIC for about the same number of points it would have cost to stay …

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    Why Some Hilton Hotels Won’t Accept Your Free Night Reward

    by joeheg March 31, 2026
    by joeheg March 31, 2026

    One of the best perks in the Hilton Honors program sounds almost too good to be true. Free Night Rewards can be used any night of the week (not just …

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    Is Hyatt Losing Touch With Its Most Loyal Guests?

    by joeheg March 30, 2026
    by joeheg March 30, 2026

    Hyatt has always had a different kind of loyalty following. It’s smaller than Marriott or Hilton, the elite program has historically felt more meaningful, and many longtime guests stuck with …

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    They Took Over A Hotel Front Desk When Staff Disappeared—Here’s What Happened Next

    by SharonKurheg March 29, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 29, 2026

    What would you do if you showed up at a hotel—and there was no one at the front desk? Three friends from Georgia, Kenzie Brooks, Aaron Howard and Noorain Dobani, …

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    Hilton’s Free Night Reward Is Amazing—But There’s Still One Annoying Catch

    by joeheg March 29, 2026
    by joeheg March 29, 2026

    Over the years, I’ve learned to appreciate the Free Night Reward from the Hilton Honors American Express cards. It’s one of the most valuable free night certificates out there—far more …

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    When Booking A Hotel Directly Is Worth It—And When It’s Not

    by joeheg March 28, 2026
    by joeheg March 28, 2026

    Hotel chains have spent years trying to convince travelers to book directly, and in many cases, there are real advantages to doing so. They advertise member rates, elite perks, points …

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    The Real Reasons Hotels Are Removing Dressers From Rooms

    by SharonKurheg March 28, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 28, 2026

    Ever notice something missing in hotel rooms lately? Dressers are quietly disappearing—and it’s not by accident. When you check into a hotel room nowadays, you have a few things you …

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    Hotels Say Motion-Sensor Thermostats Improve Comfort. Sure They Do.

    by joeheg March 26, 2026
    by joeheg March 26, 2026

    If you’ve ever walked back into a hotel room after a long day and found it warm, stuffy, or oddly humid, there’s a good chance the thermostat was doing exactly …

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