If you have the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, one of the most valuable perks is also one of the easiest to waste: the up to $200 Hilton Statement …
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Hotels
It’s 2026 — Why Are Hotels Still Missing These Basic Amenities?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSave for that one fancy-schmancy resort with a 7-star rating, hotels are generally graded on a five-star rating system. Granted, the rating systems aren’t consistent worldwide. (A project called “World …
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We traveled much more in 2025 than in 2024. Last year, we logged 28 nights away (23 hotel nights + 5 cruise nights). In 2025, that jumped to 66 nights …
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Do You HAVE to Check Out of a Hotel? (Why You Should – Or Shouldn’t)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDecades ago, if you stayed at a hotel, an employee would shove a piece of paper under your door on your last night so you’d know how much you owed. …
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Hotels
Do People Still Check Out of Their Hotel? Should They Even Bother?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere was a time, a few decades ago, when checking out of your hotel was just as important as checking in. There were a few reasons for this: You had …
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There are a few things that tend to frustrate me when I stay at a hotel. For instance, I get annoyed if there aren’t enough power outlets in the room. …
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How Hotels Figure Out Room Assignments (And Why It’s Not Easy!)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou’ve arrived at your hotel. It’s check-in time and there’s a line at the front desk. You’re behind someone who got a room on the 3rd floor, overlooking the dumpster. …
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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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A hotel room with one king bed or two queens—does it really matter? To some, it’s a minor detail. To others, it’s a full-blown travel dilemma. We’ve had our fair …
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Most humans are raised to be good people. To be helpful when they can, and if they can’t be helpful, to at least be supportive. Of course, there’s true meaning …