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Lodging – Book a room, then cancel if need be

It’s natural that a traveler would want to be certain about the reasons for a trip, before making plans that may ultimately mean a commitment to spending money. But when it comes to hotel bookings you can do yourself a … Continue reading

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Lodging – Tip the housekeeper

Who is the hotel employee that is most responsible for making sure your stay is pleasant? Hint: it’s not the bellman. When you travel on business you may not even see hotel housekeepers if you leave early and return in … Continue reading

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Lodging – Old chains, new brands

               By all accounts, the on-going economic meltdown has been the most punishing to hotels since the 1930s. Interestingly, it seems that some independent hotels and smaller chains with less uniform properties such as Kimpton and Joie de Vivre have … Continue reading

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Lodging – But where will my car sleep?

When you’re traveling to a big city do you take into account hotel parking charges? You should. We’ll take a look at San Francisco because it’s the Big City that most people in northern California regularly visit. But the lesson … Continue reading

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