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Hilton Honors Status: Officially Worthless in 2026
The purpose of a hotel loyalty program is to make frequent guests feel appreciated and keep them coming back for exclusive perks they can’t get anywhere else. In 2026 Hilton has degraded the experience of its Hilton Honors program so badly that it now has the opposite effect: the program will prevent me from booking…
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Review of the Comfort Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
If you’re searching for a hotel in Downtown Baltimore these days you often have two choices: pay exorbitantly high rates or settle for substandard quality… at rates that are slightly lower but also exorbitant! Let’s take a look at why you shouldn’t stay at the Comfort Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor. I booked this hotel for…
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Review of the Days Inn Sarasota, FL: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for a hotel in Sarasota you’ve got choices all up and down the scale of quality. But if you’re coming for Spring Training and trying to keep the costs even a little within reason you’ll unfortunately be near the bottom of that scale, which is where we find ourselves at the Days…
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Hotel Hacks: Save More Money When Hotel Rates are Highest
The best travel deals are usually found outside a destination’s peak season. But what if you’re attending an event that draws hundreds of thousands? Or your schedule is limited to peak times by work and school? How do you save more money if you want to celebrate Christmas at home on Christmas morning? It is…
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Review of the Boca Suites Deerfield Beach: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for a hotel around Boca Raton you’ve got plenty of choices. But if you’re coming in peak season and not made of money those choices get narrow pretty quickly. In that case you might find yourself looking at the Boca Suites Deerfield Beach as I did recently. Can this Best Western property…
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Review of the RTIC Everyday Cooler: Gear Guide
Personal day-use coolers have always been a staple of road trip travel. Driving around the Florida coasts as much as I do, mine was getting daily use. Eventually an upgrade was in order and I wanted something with some size and substance. But I was still a bit hesitant to shell out Yeti money for…
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The Best Travel Accessory You Can Get is Under $1.00
Living in hotels full time I get a lot of use out of the Do Not Disturb card hanging on the door. This little sign has been hanging around on hotel doors for more than 100 years. But it’s not the sign itself that makes for the best travel accessory. While the nature of the…
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Review of the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
If you’re searching for a hotel in New Orleans there are plenty of them to choose from. Even narrowing it down to just Hilton properties leaves a lot of choice. Today we’re taking a look at the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center. Is it worth a stay or should you stay away? Let’s…
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Review of the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans CBD
If you’re searching for a New Orleans hotel there are hundreds to choose from at all price points. The Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans CBD is right in the heart of the city and among the least expensive options in the Hilton family. But can it deliver value? Let’s take a look. I booked this…
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Review of the Hampton Inn New Orleans Convention Center
If you’re searching for a New Orleans hotel You’ve got lots of options at all prices from which to choose, including several Hampton Inn locations. Can the Hampton Inn New Orleans Convention Center compete with locations in more popular areas? Let’s find out. I booked this hotel for 6 nights from September 1-7 which included…
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Review of the Hilton Garden Inn IAH Airport: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for a hotel near IAH you’ve got every option under the Sun to choose from. And in the end it probably doesn’t make a world of difference so you should just choose on price. That’s what I did recently when flight delays forced me to spend a night near the airport. There…
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Review of the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for a Fort Lauderdale hotel in the mid to high end range you’re probably looking for something on the beach. Most off-beach options are at budget brands such as those covered extensively by this site. But the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is a bit of a Goldilocks property. It’s got a luxury…
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