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    Trevor Noah Just Shared His Travel Rules—and They Actually Make Sense

    by SharonKurheg December 11, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 11, 2025

    Whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing is up for debate. But celebrities tend to have a lot of influence over the general public. That’s why you sometimes …

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    Hotels Are Finally Catching On: Room Key Slots Aren’t Fooling Anyone

    by joeheg December 11, 2025
    by joeheg December 11, 2025

    It’s simple math: the less money a hotel spends, the more profit it makes. There’s no better cost-cutting measure for hotel owners than one that can double as a “green …

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    5 Hotel Room Basics That Shouldn’t Be This Hard

    by joeheg November 23, 2025
    by joeheg November 23, 2025

    Hotels spend a ton of time and money trying to figure out what their guests want the most. They send surveys asking how your stay was and have you rate …

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    Are The Corner Rooms in Hotels Really Bigger?

    by SharonKurheg June 4, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 4, 2025

    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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    Hotel Room Upgrade? Here’s How to See If They’re Bluffing

    by joeheg May 26, 2025
    by joeheg May 26, 2025

    You know the drill. You check in, the front desk agent gives you a big smile and says, “Because of your status, we’ve gone ahead and upgraded you to a …

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    It’s Worth Paying Extra for a Hotel Room If It Keeps My Marriage Healthy

    by joeheg May 18, 2025
    by joeheg May 18, 2025

    One of the biggest internal struggles in travel is that tug-of-war between wanting to pay the least amount possible… and realizing that spending a little more might make your life …

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    The Best Electronic Hotel Thermostat I’ve Ever Encountered

    by SharonKurheg May 6, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 6, 2025

    Decades ago, once air conditioning became an easily accessible thing, hotel air conditioners were easy and pretty similar across the board – they were typically either a window unit in …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    Easy Hack To Gain More Storage Space In Your Hotel Room

    by SharonKurheg March 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 1, 2025

    I’d like to think that my husband and I are smart people. But even smart people can overlook things that have been staring them in the face for years and …

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    How To Fix A Hotel Shower That Has Low Water Pressure

    by SharonKurheg February 15, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 15, 2025

    When my husband and I stay in a hotel, we have some criteria that help us decide how much we like our visit. Cleanliness is a must, and having walls …

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    The Simplest Hack Ever For A Hotel Air Conditioner

    by SharonKurheg December 23, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 23, 2024

    For many summers, Joe and I stayed at one of our favorite hotels in New Braunfels, Texas – it’s just a simple Candlewood Suites but a woman named Tasha works …

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