Hotel pools—they’re either an oasis of relaxation or a strange afterthought. For me? They’re usually a shrug. While some guests might base their entire booking on poolside vibes, I just …
hotel reviews
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We’ve all been to that hotel that offered something that wasn’t quiiiiiite like what they advertised. That’s where review sites such as Oyster come into play (although Oyster isn’t as …
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Travel
Hyatt Opened an Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Cancun – Here’s How It’s Doing
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen some hotel chains open, you barely hear about it. Another Holiday Inn Express opened in Orlando. Big deal. A Residence Inn near LAX? Meh. Frankfurt’s got a Premier Inn …
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When you’ve got a 7:40 AM flight out of Boston, the goal isn’t a “romantic weekend getaway.” The goal is simple: sleep, shower, and make it to the airport without …
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I booked a room at The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport for my wife, Sharon, as an overnight stay during her 25 for 25 JetBlue trips. She was arriving late—around 9:00 p.m.—and …
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Hotels
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 – A Convenient Day Room Option
by joehegby joehegThis will be a twist on our normal hotel review — we only stayed here for several hours after our United flight to London. After landing at Terminal 2 and …
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Funny Stuff
Caution! Writing A Complaint About A Hotel? You May Get A Reply Like This
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAlthough TripAdvisor has its advantages and disadvantages, one “test,” if you will, is whether or not a representative from the establishment writes a reply to a review. If they do, …
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Over the past decade or two, bedbugs have become a significant issue at every level of hotels, from fleabag hotels to Airbnbs to Disney hotels to hostels to the Waldorf=Astoria. …
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Hotels
The Most Memorable Hotels I’ve Ever Stayed In (and the Stories Behind Them)
by joehegby joehegI’ve been thinking lately about the hotels that left the strongest impressions on me. They aren’t always the fanciest or most expensive places I’ve visited, but they stick in my …
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TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site and millions of people rely on it as a resource for reviews on travel destinations, hotels, restaurants, etc. Of course, you sometimes have …