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Juliana Shallcross

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How to Get Out of Paying a Hotel's Resort Fee—It Can Be Done!

Resort fees are a scam. In fact, they're banned in most places except the United States. Here's how to dispute them.

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4 New Hotels That Have Opened By Miami's Downtown Cruise Port

Downtown Miami is finally getting the hotel scene it deserves, and the city's busy cruise terminal finally has some new good places to stay nearby.  

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4 New Hotels That Have Opened By Miami's Downtown Cruise Port

Miami's beautiful beaches tend to hog the attention when it comes to Miami #vacationgoals. That love is well-deserved, but a handful of new hotels in downtown Miami, a few miles across…

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What’s the Deal with Connecting Hotel Rooms—And How Can You Book Them More Easily?

Why adjoining hotel rooms are so hard to book—and how you can make sure you get them when you need them.  

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5 Tips to Remember When You Pay for a Hotel Room

Hidden fees, complex cancellation policies, and incidental deposits are just some of the surprises that may show up on your hotel bill at checkout. Follow these five steps to avoid…

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Resort Fees Have Spread to City Hotels Now: How to Get Them Off Your Bill

Resort fees aren't just for resorts anymore. Even city hotels are getting in on the scam. Why hotels annoy you with them—and what to do about them.

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10 Hot New U.S Hotels Opening in 2017

2017 is only a few months old, but if you’re already in need of an escape or even just a happening place to get a drink, these hot new hotels open soon.

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10 New Hotels for a Warm-Weather Vacay this Winter

Need a warm vacation idea for this winter? These hot new hotels have announced openings in the world's top warm-weather destinations, from Mexico to Miami to the Caribbean. We haven't…

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11 Pieces of Truly Awesome Hotel Art

Traditionally, the artwork hanging in hotels has been nothing to look at, let alone admire. In the past, most hotels opted for bland landscapes or depressing nature scenes, usually of…

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Hotels That Let You Check in Whenever You Want—No Matter What Time You Arrive

At some hotels, you may head to your room no matter what time of day it is. While one hotel group promotes this perk as the latest thing, in fact there are a slew of properties around…

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Mistakes to Avoid When Checking Out of a Hotel

When a hotel stay ends, it's tempting to just stroll out and get on with your next journey. Don't. Go through this list of simple checks to make sure you're actually squared away and…

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This Summer's Most Exciting International Hotel Openings

The summer brings another crop of entrants to the competitive world of cool hotels. Which ones have the stuff to tempt you across the seas?

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10 Hot New Hotels Opening in the U.S. This Summer

A new crop of inviting new hotels has scheduled debuts for the summer for 2016. Some are historic, some promise style, but all of them hope to be the last word in their…

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3 Alternatives to Miami Beach’s Party Hotels

Taking in all that’s new in Miami Beach can be exhausting. If you don’t want to deal with the hyped-up party scene or the impersonal service of a too-big resort, here are…

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Why the U.K. Government is Looking More Closely at the Hotel Booking Sites

Hotels think the online booking sites create an unfair playing field, and now, some goverments are looking into the matter, too. Can guests benefit from the fight?

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Here's Why You Should Book Directly with a Hotel

To get the best deal, you should always surf the Web for the best hotel price, right? Well, no, not anymore. Hotels are increasingly trying to sweeten the pot if you agree to book a…

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Hello? Is the Hotel Room Phone Still There?

Hotels are hanging up on in-room phones to cut costs and be more environmentally friendly. Are you ready to unplug for your next hotel stay?