On the cheap

Accomodation, Discounts, Hotels, Money, Travel Advice

Five reasons why you may be happier booking a budget hotel. Staying at a luxury hotel is often a top priority for travelers on holiday who have the funds. After all, it’s where you’ll get the best food, sheets, and service, right? But what if staying at a budget hotel...

Check this out!

Accomodation, Hotels, Travel Advice

Ten mistakes to avoid when checking into and out of a hotel. 1. Not asking about resort fees The last thing you want on vacation is to be hit with unexpected fees. Sometimes, though, additional costs—like resort fees—are unavoidable. The best thing you can do is find...

Would you pay extra to use the pool?

Accomodation, Hotels, Travel Advice

Hotels are adding à la carte pricing for services and amenities that used to be included in the room rate. What are the new fees? Recently a major hotel management company in the US began adding à la carte fees for amenities and services like pool access and early...

Cancel culture?

Accomodation, Hotels, Travel Advice

Know the rules if your hotel rez is cancelled. Many of us have experienced the disappointment of a cancelled flight. I’ve posted about ways to get your money back from the airline and your rights to compensation under EU and USA law when this happens. But what about...

Old-fashioned indulgence

Accomodation, Food/Drink, Hotels, Travel Advice

Nothing says luxury to me like bread baskets, little jars of jam and ketchup, fluffy eggs, and a silver pot of tea served on a breakfast-in-bed tray. Here’s what you need to know about room service. Pre-pandemic, I lived halftime in hotels and Airbnbs. My routine...