Hotels

People have been playing pranks and practical jokes for centuries. Ring and run (a.k.a. ding dong ditch in some parts of the country). Whoopee cushions. Calling random people and asking …

I’ve scored a surprising number of hotel upgrades using one simple trick. It’s perfectly legit, easy to do, and it doesn’t mess with my moral compass. Even if you’re the …

For years, a popular saying was “cash is king.” You didn’t have to have a credit or debit card. You didn’t even have to have a checking account. As long …

Airport hotels have their place. They’re certainly convenient for those who want somewhere to sleep in between flights that are a day apart. Some airport hotels, such as the TWA …

When you’ve got a 7:40 AM flight out of Boston, the goal isn’t a “romantic weekend getaway.” The goal is simple: sleep, shower, and make it to the airport without …

Airbnb and other short-term home rental companies like VRBO have had their controversies, but they’ve also garnered their share of fans. From people who want to stay in a larger …

Marriott elite benefits can be a little… situational. Upgrades and late checkout depend on the property, the day, and sometimes the mood of the person at the front desk. But …

I’m never shocked when I hear about people doing stupid things. I mean, I live in Florida. People doing stupid things happen pretty much daily down here. There are some …

Hilton just did something that feels both obvious and overdue: they admitted that their top tier isn’t really the “top” anymore. For years, Hilton Diamond has been in a weird …

It’s probably happened to you more often than you even know. You get in the elevator of your hotel (or an office building… or whatever), and there’s nobody else running …