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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 Cost of Living in Hotels: Update #2 July-December 2024
There’s not a lot of content on the Internet about the cost of living in hotels full time. Most people who adopt a nomadic lifestyle opt for some combination of AirBnb, monthly leases, or extended stays in hostels. The purpose of these updates is to provide a picture of what it actually costs to live…
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Austin for Vegetarians: A Weekend in the Food Scene
Flying into the heart of Barbecue Country can be like entering the belly of the beast for those of us who are meatless. But Austin for vegetarians is really not a bad place to be. As the city has grown the hospitality industry has gained a prominent place in local culture. Food trucks are still…
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Review of Planet Hollywood Las Vegas: Resort Report
Whether it’s your first time in Vegas or your 101st, it can be difficult to decide where to stay. All the resorts have a lot in common, and some key differences too. Price is a factor, but prices everywhere swing wildly depending on the dates you book. Then there’s location. Planet Hollywood is right in…
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Review of Homewood Suites Austin Downtown: Hotel Intel
Yee Haw, Y’all. Putting in a little time in the Big Town? You’re going to need a big hotel with a big room. Downtown Austin and this particular block of East Ave. has several to choose from but tonight we’re taking a look at the Homewood Suites Austin Downtown. View on Hilton.com My stay at…
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Review of the Hampton Inn FLL South/Cruise Port: Hotel Intel
I’ll save you some reading and just say right at the top: this hotel is great. It’s become my favorite hotel in South Florida and something of a home base for my travels. It easily beats out other Hampton Inns in the area. If you’re passing through the area and need a non-beachfront hotel you…
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Review of the Hampton Inn Tampa Airport/Westshore: Hotel Intel
Whether you’re a Hilton loyalist or just on the hunt for free breakfast when passing through Tampa a Hampton Inn is a solid choice. But which one should you choose? With several Hilton properties nearby including another Hampton Inn visible from the parking lot of this one there’s plenty of choice when you’re looking for…
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