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    It’s 2026 — Why Are Hotels Still Missing These Basic Amenities?

    by SharonKurheg January 20, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 20, 2026

    Save for that one fancy-schmancy resort with a 7-star rating, hotels are generally graded on a five-star rating system. Granted, the rating systems aren’t consistent worldwide. (A project called “World …

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    Hilton’s “NEW” Points Unlimited Promo for 2026 Is… Not New

    by joeheg January 19, 2026
    by joeheg January 19, 2026

    Hilton Honors is back with its first promotion of 2026, and—credit where it’s due—they dusted off an older name instead of cycling through the same two titles they’ve been alternating …

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    We’re Not Chasing Hotel Status—Here’s What We’ll Have in 2026 Anyway

    by joeheg January 18, 2026
    by joeheg January 18, 2026

    While we’re not in the habit of chasing hotel elite status, having even a basic level of status can come with undeniable perks—like stronger Wi-Fi, a later checkout, or simply …

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    How a Hollywood Affair Started the Chocolate-on-the-Pillow Tradition

    by SharonKurheg January 17, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 17, 2026

    If you’ve stayed at a “nicer” hotel (figure 4 stars or more), you may have gone back to your room after dinner and found that your bed had been turned …

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    A New Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Curaçao — Here’s What to Expect

    by SharonKurheg January 12, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 12, 2026

    It’s always exciting when there’s news of a new higher-end hotel or resort coming down the pike. It’s even more exciting when it’s almost ready for guests. In April 2023, groundbreaking …

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    How To Get A Hotel Room Upgrade 100% Of The Time

    by joeheg January 10, 2026
    by joeheg January 10, 2026

    Over the years, I’ve developed a system to get an upgraded room at hotels every time. It’s so easy that I’m hesitant to share it with you. But I figure …

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    That Abandoned Former Hyatt by Disney Finally Has a Future

    by joeheg January 9, 2026
    by joeheg January 9, 2026

    If you’ve driven to Walt Disney World more than a handful of times, you’ve probably seen it — even if you never knew what it was. Right there at the …

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    Hyatt Was Our Top Hotel Brand in 2025 — But Something Else Beat It

    by joeheg January 9, 2026
    by joeheg January 9, 2026

    We traveled much more in 2025 than in 2024. Last year, we logged 28 nights away (23 hotel nights + 5 cruise nights). In 2025, that jumped to 66 nights …

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    Registry Shows Which Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, Hilton, Other Hotels & Resorts Are Trained to Be Autism-Friendlier

    by SharonKurheg January 6, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 6, 2026

    Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a condition mainly characterized by differences or difficulties in social communication and interaction. It can also include a need or a …

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    I Thought I’d Heard Every Hotel Noise—Until This Happened Next Door

    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2026

    When it comes to the joys of staying in a hotel with paper-thin walls and neighbors who apparently believe volume limits are a personal attack, I thought I’d heard it …

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