Of all your senses, your sense of smell is the one closest linked to memories. Those memories, in turn, link smells to your emotions. Because of this, smell plays an …
Hotels
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There are definitely some quirky motels and hotels in the world. There are some that are intentionally quirky, so you can tell it’s something of a gimmick, making a statement, …
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Historic NC Hotel, Once Slated For Demolition, Will Become Part of IHG’s Indigo Brand
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe 1960s were wild, man. We started the decade with a quiet extension of the iconic 1950s, and ended it with drugs, free love, Woodstock, and a war raging in …
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Over the past decade or two, bedbugs have become a significant issue at every level of hotels, from fleabag hotels to Airbnbs to Disney hotels to hostels to the Waldorf=Astoria. …
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IHG Has Abandoned Key West. Meanwhile, Marriott, Hilton & Hyatt Are Thriving
by joehegby joehegI can’t recall another instance where a major hotel chain lost all its properties in a destination as popular as Key West, let alone in such a short period of …
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Depending on where you live and how your home is heated, you may notice you quickly run out of hot water. You may have a rule in the house that …
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I used to think it was nearly impossible to make a *bad* Hyatt redemption. After all, I’ve routinely gotten 2 to 4 cents per point—like the time we booked a …
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Years ago, before my husband Joe and I were a couple, we were part of a large group of friends who would sometimes travel together. We – males and females …
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The St. Pancras Renaissance Is Rebranding—And Losing One of Its Best Perks
by joehegby joehegThe St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London is about to enter a new era—one that comes with a new name, a new Marriott brand, and the closure of one of its …
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Dear Hotels: Do You Have Any Idea of How Dumb You Look When You Do This?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHotels are constantly trying to figure out what they can do so you’ll stay at their brand over the other guy’s brand. And it’s not a new phenomenon; it’s been …