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    Why Hotel Sheets And Towels Are Usually White

    by SharonKurheg July 17, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 17, 2025

    For those of you who remember that far back, before the 1990s, hotels’ bedsheets tended to be pretty colorful. In fact, hoteliers particularly liked darker colors because they hid stains …

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    Why Don’t Hotels Use Fitted Sheets?

    by SharonKurheg December 13, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 13, 2023

    Joe and I use fitted sheets at home because they’re fast, efficient and convenient. We use a regular flat sheet that goes between the fitted sheet and the blanket, but …

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    Passport/Global Entry/PreCheck Update, Marriott’s New Cancellation Policy, Spirit’s New Extra Charge, Why Do Airlines Copy bad Ideas?

    by SharonKurheg July 4, 2020
    by SharonKurheg July 4, 2020

    Hello, travel friends, happy Saturday and happy Independence Day for those of us in the U.S., as well! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From …

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    That Time When It Almost Became Law To Use Fitted Sheets In Hotels

    by SharonKurheg August 16, 2019
    by SharonKurheg August 16, 2019

    A while back, I wrote an article about why hotels don’t use fitted sheets. During my research, I discovered there actually are several legitimate reasons why most hotels use flat …

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