When it comes to the relationship between corporations and government, there’s no doubt that it’s complicated. I remember back when I was younger and we were told all it took …
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Historic Braniff Building Was to Become Hotel; Now It’s For Sale
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBraniff International (previously known as Braniff International Airways and Braniff Airways, Inc., before that) was an airline that was in business from 1928 to 1982. It had hubs in Boston, …
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When Airbnb first came onto the scene in 2008, it was a huge help for budget-conscious travelers. True, you couldn’t use your Marriott Bonvoy loyalty points (well, especially since Marriott …
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Over the past few years, luxury hotels have undergone significant renovation projects, which some attribute to the decrease in international travel and subsequent demand for luxurious accommodations. Additionally, travelers’ preferences …
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How To Override Hotel Thermostat Settings (Updated February, 2026)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTrying to figure out how to unlock the “Hotel Mode” setting on your hotel’s television? We’ve got your covered! And now back to thermostats… As we wrote a while back, …
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Our first stop on our visit to Vietnam and Southeast Asia was Ho Chi Minh City. Our Adventures By Disney tour booked us a room at the Park Hyatt Saigon. …
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Unpopular opinion: Sometimes all you need for the night is a clean, cheap hotel room. Nothing special. No shower with water coming from 6 different shower heads. No choice of …
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While attending The Freddie Awards, we needed a place to stay for one night near Dulles Airport, outside of Washington D.C. I had originally booked a night at the Hyatt …
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HGTV’s Chip & Joanna Gaines’ New Hotel Now Taking Reservations
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHGTV’s “Fixer Upper” stars Chip & Joanna Gaines have announced they’re opening a hotel this fall. The building, located in Waco, Texas, was previously known as the Grand Karem Shrine, …
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I write an article like this every year. I’ll claim to not be loyal to any hotel chain but then I’ll write about how we’ve requalified for Marriott Platinum Elite …