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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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Review of the Best Western MIA Airport: Hotel Intel
There are so many hotels to choose from around MIA airport. Virtually all of them have an airport shuttle and are essentially the same in terms of convenience. So they can either compete on quality or on price. The Best Western MIA Airport is priced very competitively. Is that low price worth it? Let’s take…
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Review of the Hampton Inn Boca Raton: Hotel Intel
When it comes to searching for hotels in South Florida, a Hampton Inn is a pretty safe bet for quality, convenience and cleanliness. How does the Hampton Inn Boca Raton measure up to the brand’s other regional properties? I’m here today to find out. I booked this stay for Fri-Sat June 20-21 as part of…
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Review of the Comfort Inn Deerfield Beach, FL: Hotel Intel
Sometimes when searching for hotels you can tell pretty easily what’s going to be bad. You also know that if you’re spending above a certain level the room is going to be very nice. But some hotels, like the Comfort Inn Deerfield Beach live in that grey area, where you won’t know if the place…
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Review of the Homewood Suites Ft Lauderdale: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for a cruise hotel and traveling with a family, you’re probably looking for a suite. An all-suite hotel like the Homewood Suites Ft Lauderdale is probably your best bet right? Not so fast. Many hotels in this area have fold out couches and can easily accommodate a family. Can the Homewood stand…
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Review of the Sleep Inn Ft Lauderdale Airport: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for a Broward County hotel for your cruise embarkation or want a place near the airport The Sleep Inn Ft Lauderdale Airport might not be at the top of your list. But if the budget is really tight it’s worth a closer look. That’s what we’re here for today. I booked this…
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Review of the Comfort Suites Ft Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for a hotel for your cruise from Port Everglades or near FLL airport you might be considering the Comfort Suites Ft Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port in Dania Beach. You might also be a little wary of Choice Hotels properties and wondering if this hotel can justify its price tag. Let’s see if it…
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