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6 Things You Should Do When You Check In To A Hotel

When you first check in to a hotel, it can be tempting to just open the door of your room and plop down onto the fluffy bed. Traveling is tiring,

Why the First Thing We Do in Hotel Rooms is a Huge Mistake

Good rule of thumb? Put your luggage in the bathtub when you check in.

The 10 Worst Hotels and Motels in America

Looking for a good night’s sleep? Be wary of these 10 hotel chains.

9 Things Every Traveler Should Do Before Leaving Their Hotel Room

Before you leave your hotel room, be sure to do these nine things that will save you stress and money in the immediate future.

10 Pet-Friendly Hotels For Your Next Vacation

It's still (barely) summertime, which means there's still time to take the family on a vacation. For some families, it makes more sense to have someone watch

How to Actually Eat Like a Local While Traveling

Everyone says you should follow the lead of locals when traveling, but actual suggestions on how to do that tend to be vague. Here are our tips.

What to do if your hotel reservation is lost

The missing hotel reservation is a common travel problem with a little-known solution. While overbooking is perfectly legal, the hotel industry also has industry-standard policies in effect to prevent guests such as Cole from being kicked out on the street. So what is it?

Can you stay at the Cecil Hotel? (And would you if you could?)

The Cecil Hotel is currently closed but is being renovated to reopen sometime in the future. Would you stay there when it does?

The Top 20 Destinations for Pet-Friendly Travel

Check out these top destinations to take your pets along with you, as well as suggestions for accommodations.

Make Your Dream Family Vacation a Reality Without Breaking the Bank

With the cost of vacations constantly rising, it can be difficult to know how you’ll be able to take the entire family away during the summer months. But thankfully, there are a number of ways you can start saving up points so you can enjoy the vacation of a lifetime and without breaking the bank. …

4 Family-Friendly Day Trips That’ll Fool Your Kids Into Learning

Before summer’s gone, sneak in a little casual fun (and education) with these fun, nearby destinations.

10 Crazy Vacation Ideas for Thrillseekers

If jumping out of a plane or chasing deadly storms sounds better than a Caribbean cruise or backpacking across Europe, these thrilling vacations are for you.

Tips for Cleaning That Bright Red Phos-Chek

As fire season continues in Southern California, many homes in the path of the flames may get doused in bright red Phos-Chek, and while homeowners are thankful the retardant saved their dwelling, they may want to clean it off instead of watching it fade to pink. The Rancho Cucamonga-based company that makes the retardant, called Phos-Chek, along with Angeles National Forest…

Whoa—This Should Definitely Be Your Next Vacation Destination

7 European cities where it's cheaper to stay in a hotel than an Airbnb

While it's easy to assume that an Airbnb is always the most cost-efficient type of accommodation when travelling, that's not always the case.

Some Hotels Are Getting Rid of Tiny Shampoo Bottles

Before you head out on vacation…

Spring is upon us and family vacations are in the making! Spring break is well underway, so we urge our customers to remember, burglars will notice when we are on vacation. How many times have you …