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    What’s A Hotel Ghost Room & Is It Worth It to Rent One?

    by SharonKurheg October 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 21, 2025

    Have you ever done something and, after the fact, discovered it had a name? I mean, I know YOU’VE never been gate lice (riiiiight?) or have ghost bagged (OK, I’m …

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    We Didn’t Expect This From Hyatt: A $40 Early Check-In Fee

    by joeheg October 21, 2025
    by joeheg October 21, 2025

    Don’t get me wrong — World of Hyatt is far and above the rest when it comes to what they offer members. From guaranteed suite upgrades for Globalists to consistent …

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    Hotels Have Found A New Way to Charge You More

    by SharonKurheg October 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 21, 2025

    Through the years, hotels have figured out several ways to get more of our money: Charges for smoking/vaping in your room, based on AI Room fridges that can tell when …

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    The Countries Where You Can & Can’t Flush Toilet Paper – And Why

    by SharonKurheg October 20, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 20, 2025

    Full disclosure – I live in the United States which is considered a developed country (at least from an economic POV). And until maybe 10 years ago, the only countries …

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    The Sneaky Way To Stop A Manspreader On A Plane In 3 Easy Steps

    by SharonKurheg October 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 19, 2025

    Ladies, this is mainly for you, but guys, this actually could potentially help you, too, if you have a manspreader next to you while on a plane. Manspreading. It’s been …

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    A New (To Me) Reason To Not Steal Hotel Towels, Robes & Linens

    by SharonKurheg October 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 19, 2025

    Hotel guests steal stuff from their rooms ALLLLL the time. So much so that Wellness Heaven, a Germany-based luxury and spa hotel guide, once surveyed 1,157 hoteliers to find out …

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    The Cruise Cabin Secret That Could Leave Your Phone Dead at Sea

    by SharonKurheg October 18, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 18, 2025

    Most people are aware, at least somewhat, that different cruise brands fulfill different niches. Disney Cruise Line, of course, is well known for catering to families and Disney fans. Virgin …

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    The Most Brilliant Travel Question I’ve Ever Heard

    by joeheg October 18, 2025
    by joeheg October 18, 2025

    In the thirty-plus years my wife Sharon and I have known each other (Note from Sharon: holy crap, it HAS been that long!), we’ve traveled together a lot. Over time, …

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    The Naughtiest Adult-Only Hotels & Resorts In The World

    by SharonKurheg October 17, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 17, 2025

    Most hotels and resorts are intended for any age group. Others are made for family fun. The Nickelodeon Hotel & Resorts (which has a one-of-a-kind Spongebob Squarepants villa that is, …

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    There’s Free Roadside Service in Most States — and Hardly Anyone Knows It Exists

    by SharonKurheg October 16, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 16, 2025

    When you’re on a road trip, the last thing you want is for something to happen to your car. Unfortunately, that very thing happened to my husband Joe and me …

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