You’ve just gotten to your hotel and checked in. The clerk at the front desk has done everything right, and before you go on your way, they give you your …
hotel safety
-
-
You’ve arrived at your destination safely, gotten to your hotel room or cruise cabin, checked into your room and unpacked. All your clothes are in the closet and drawers, and …
-
Hotels
Fascinating: Hotel Doors in Norway Don’t Immediately Lock. Here’s Why
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of our friends was recently in Norway – we haven’t been yet (but want to), so I lived vicariously through their Facebook posts and reels. Towards the end of …
-
Hotels
The U.S. Cities With The Most Bedbugs, According to Terminix (2025)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve been following our blog for a long time, you may notice that we’ve offered an annual (well, ALMOST annual LOL) post of “The U.S. Cities With The Most …
-
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. …
-
Years ago, in-room hotel safes were opened and locked with a key. Of course, guests would sometimes lose their key. The solution to that was the front desk having either …
-
I’ve never done it personally, but I’ve heard lots of stories about people forgetting they’ve put things in their hotel safe and then leaving them behind after they check out. …
-
When you’re staying at a hotel, sometimes you just can’t resist keeping the balcony door open. Maybe you’re facing the ocean and want the air and sound to waft into …
-
Travel Equipment
Review: PacSafe Portable Safe (Because Hotel Safes Aren’t Safe)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNOTE: This is not an advertisement, and we were not compensated for this post—we purchased this item on our own and wanted to share our experience. A while back, I …
-
Hotels
Are Hotels Obligated to Tell You if They Have or Have Had Bedbugs?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBedbugs. Just the word can make some people feel icky. There are plenty of places where bedbugs can be found, including some that may surprise you (like here and here). …