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    Why Don’t Most Hotel Rooms In The U.S. Have Ceiling Lights?

    by SharonKurheg July 5, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 5, 2025

    Have you ever been in a hotel room in the U.S. and noticed that there are lights in just about every place you can imagine…on the dresser, nightstands and desk, …

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    Staypineapple Hotels: Just for Swingers, or For Everybody?

    by SharonKurheg June 27, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 27, 2025

    Full disclosure: not me or mine, but if it’s two or more consenting adults, you do you, and no judgment from me. With that, Happy National 🍍 Pineapple 🍍 Day, …

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  • Newbies (& those who don't travel often)

    The Differences Between Motels & Hotels That They Never Told You About

    by SharonKurheg June 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 22, 2025

    If you travel a lot, the things you know that have to do with traveling come as second nature. If you don’t travel a lot, there’s a definite learning curve. …

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    Why Hotels Don’t Run Out Of Hot Water

    by SharonKurheg June 7, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 7, 2025

    Depending on where you live and how your home is heated, you may notice you quickly run out of hot water. You may have a rule in the house that …

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    Dear Hotels: Do You Have Any Idea of How Dumb You Look When You Do This?

    by SharonKurheg June 2, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 2, 2025

    Hotels are constantly trying to figure out what they can do so you’ll stay at their brand over the other guy’s brand. And it’s not a new phenomenon; it’s been …

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    One Of The Best Things You Can Do When Leaving Your Hotel Room

    by SharonKurheg May 31, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 31, 2025

    We all know that it happens. It might even have happened to you – you check in to your hotel, you get to your room and all looks good. Later …

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    The Most Hated Airlines, Hotel Brands & Car Rental Companies in America

    by SharonKurheg May 16, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 16, 2025

    Years ago, 24/7 Wall St. gave an annual ranking of the U.S.’s most hated companies. Not surprisingly, there was invariably at least one travel-related company on the list each year. …

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    Which Hotels Offer Late Checkout? Here’s What to Expect

    by joeheg May 13, 2025
    by joeheg May 13, 2025

    You know that bittersweet moment when the hotel knocks on your door at 11 a.m. and politely reminds you, “It’s checkout time”? Whether you just want to sleep off a …

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    The Most Memorable Hotels I’ve Ever Stayed In (and the Stories Behind Them)

    by joeheg April 26, 2025
    by joeheg April 26, 2025

    I’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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    Why Hotels Have Free Ice Machines (It’s Not What You’d Think)

    by SharonKurheg April 2, 2025
    by SharonKurheg April 2, 2025

    Regardless of brand, there’s a standard set of amenities you can expect to find in most American hotels. We’ve already explained some of them in the past, like: why hotel …

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