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  • Newbies (& those who don't travel often)

    The Differences Between Motels & Hotels That They Never Told You About

    by SharonKurheg June 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 22, 2025

    If you travel a lot, the things you know that have to do with traveling come as second nature. If you don’t travel a lot, there’s a definite learning curve. …

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  • Hotels

    Why Hotels Have Free Ice Machines (It’s Not What You’d Think)

    by SharonKurheg April 2, 2025
    by SharonKurheg April 2, 2025

    Regardless of brand, there’s a standard set of amenities you can expect to find in most American hotels. We’ve already explained some of them in the past, like: why hotel …

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  • Hotels

    Why Are So Many Free Hotel Breakfasts Called “Continental?”

    by SharonKurheg March 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 22, 2025

    When you choose which hotel you’re going to stay in for the night, there may be several deciding factors. It could be on your route, or it’s close to where …

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  • Hotels

    Unexpected Hotel Amenities: A $300 Surprise on the Nightstand

    by joeheg February 24, 2025
    by joeheg February 24, 2025

    When you step into a new hotel, there’s always a bit of mystery. Exactly what type of room will you get? Is the “upgrade” promised by the front desk really …

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  • Travel

    Hotels Go Green by Removing Bottled Water

    by joeheg January 20, 2025
    by joeheg January 20, 2025

    My wife and I occasionally have something to complain about when we stay at hotels. We’ve experienced rooms lacking enough pillows, power outlets, lights, or towels. Then there are the …

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  • Hotels

    The Hotel Feature I Never Thought Would Actually Work (But It Did!)

    by joeheg January 18, 2025
    by joeheg January 18, 2025

    On an overnight stay at a Fairfield Inn a few years ago, I encountered a dilemma I’ve faced many times before—there was no apparent way to charge my phone conveniently. …

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  • Hotels

    When Did You Last See One of These in a Hotel Room?

    by joeheg January 15, 2025
    by joeheg January 15, 2025

    When you think of a high-tech hotel room, what features come to mind? Would you expect a sleek tablet that controls every aspect of your stay, from temperature to window …

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  • Hotels

    The Hotel Toiletries That You Could Use As Part Of Thanksgiving Dinner

    by SharonKurheg November 28, 2024
    by SharonKurheg November 28, 2024

    Over the years, more and more hotels have stopped providing small, sample sized toiletries to their guests in favor of bulk sized containers. Several places around the world have gone …

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  • Hotels

    More Hotels Are Removing Dressers From Their Rooms. Here’s Why

    by SharonKurheg November 2, 2024
    by SharonKurheg November 2, 2024

    When you check into a hotel room nowadays, you have a few things you hope for. A comfy bed. Decent Wi-Fi. Cable (or a TV you can override out of …

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  • Funny Stuff

    Our Hotel Touted A Turbo Chill Fridge. WTH Is A Turbo Chill Fridge???

    by joeheg October 25, 2024
    by joeheg October 25, 2024

    People often make strange requests from hotels. Heck, we have a whole article full of them. The one request my wife Sharon and I have most often isn’t that unusual, …

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