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    What Hotel Workers Wish You Knew About Their ‘Free Breakfast’

    by SharonKurheg January 26, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 26, 2026

    Different people have different reasons for where they decide to stay when traveling. It could be cost or distance to whatever they’ve traveled for. Maybe they have status or points …

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    Amex Platinum’s “Hidden” Luxury Hotel Benefit (And How to Activate It)

    by joeheg January 6, 2026
    by joeheg January 6, 2026

    For most people, the American Express Platinum Card’s “headline” perks are the obvious ones: airport lounge access, credits, and the Fine Hotels + Resorts (FH&R) program. But one of the …

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    The Hidden Perk of Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status

    by joeheg December 14, 2025
    by joeheg December 14, 2025

    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 …

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    We Let Marriott Platinum Expire — Do We Regret It?

    by joeheg November 26, 2025
    by joeheg November 26, 2025

    We’d held Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status for seven straight years. That’s long enough that it starts to feel like part of your travel identity — even if you’re not …

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    What’s A Hotel Ghost Room & Is It Worth It to Rent One?

    by SharonKurheg October 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 21, 2025

    Have you ever done something and, after the fact, discovered it had a name? I mean, I know YOU’VE never been gate lice (riiiiight?) or have ghost bagged (OK, I’m …

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  • Credit Cards

    Maximizing the AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts Experience

    by joeheg July 26, 2025
    by joeheg July 26, 2025

    If you have an American Express Platinum Card, one of the most valuable (and sometimes overlooked) perks is access to the Fine Hotels & Resorts (FH&R) program. This luxury hotel …

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    Why Hilton’s Food & Beverage Credit Often Feels Useless

    by joeheg July 6, 2025
    by joeheg July 6, 2025

    We’ve been staying at Hilton hotels more often lately. That’s mostly because we’ve had a few free night certificates to use and found some good redemption opportunities. Even so, most …

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    The Miami Hotels That Offer Free Shuttles to the Cruise Port

    by SharonKurheg July 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 1, 2025

    Florida has a lot to offer visitors. There are theme parks in Central Florida, as well as beautiful beaches on the west coast (facing the Gulf of Mexico), and, of …

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  • Points & Miles

    Why Hyatt’s New Award Gifting Rule Probably Isn’t About You

    by joeheg May 16, 2025
    by joeheg May 16, 2025

    If you’re a World of Hyatt member who’s ever gifted a free night or suite upgrade to a friend or family member, there’s a new rule coming your way — …

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    Kimpton’s Latest Quirky Offering? Free Tattoo With Your Stay

    by SharonKurheg May 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 9, 2025

    If there’s one thing you can say about Kimpton hotels, it’s that they strive to be different. I mean, it probably borders a little on quirky. And you know how …

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