Lodging Archive

  • Timeshares are a great way to save both money and hassle, but navigating the finer points of timeshare etiquette can be slightly tricky. Questions like “When do I tip?”, “What do I do with leftover food?”, and “What exactly do I need to clean?” can be as thorny for timeshare...

    Timeshare Etiquette 101

    Posted on February 7, 2012 | 4 Comments
    Timeshares are a great way to save both money and hassle, but navigating the finer points of timeshare etiquette can be slightly tricky. Questions like “When do I tip?”, “What do I do with leftover food?”, and “What exactly do I need to clean?” can be as thorny for timeshare...

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  • When I travel for pleasure, I’d rather part with the perks than part with my dollar, so I usually gravitate toward middle-of-the road budget accommodations. Luxury hotels in Monaco?  Too lah-di-dah. Skinflint shacks in the sticks? Too bad-boy on the skids for this traveler. Inexpensive hotels or private rooms in hostels?  Pull up a chair and...

    7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Hotels

    Posted on May 25, 2011 | 59 Comments
    When I travel for pleasure, I’d rather part with the perks than part with my dollar, so I usually gravitate toward middle-of-the road budget accommodations. Luxury hotels in Monaco?  Too lah-di-dah. Skinflint shacks in the sticks? Too bad-boy on the skids for this traveler. Inexpensive hotels or private rooms in hostels?  Pull up a chair and...

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