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I was thinking about services that hotel staff provide that used to be valuable but in our day and age are now almost worthless. In the past, when you traveled to a new place, you would want the help of the hotel staff in a bunch of things that now
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I came across an article on HuffPost entitled 7 Perks You Probably Didn't Know Hotel Staff Can Give You and I was excited to see what perks I was missing out. I thought that their list was not complete and left off many valuable services. HuffPost’s list
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An issue that is bubbling to the surface is the hostility certain European Cities are demonstrating to tourists especially American tourists. Recently, citizens of Barcelona squirted tourists with water pistols. Barcelona recently announced that they will raise the tourist tax for people who visit their city for less than 12
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We are touring the Mediterranean and decided to cruise it on the Sun Princess instead of hopping from town to town. The Sun Princess cruises starts in Rome and then sails to Naples, Crete, Turkey, Mykonos and then Athens. When we first boarded the Sun Princess we remarked how nice
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As a quick follow up to my Italian tipping article and at the request of a reader, I am providing my insights into tipping in Greece. While tipping is not a strong tradition, especially among locals, it is expected that tourists leave a small tip. The amount you tip depends
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I was out to dinner with a friend and we were discussing what was the one thing that we could not travel without. My friend mentioned extension cords since hotels did not have enough outlets and then he decided on his iPad and finally he concluded that he could not
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I have a friend who is traveling to Europe for the first time and he is confused about how he should tip. He is definitely feeling some tipping backlash but he abides by the US Tipping Guidelines. With that being said, he is clueless on how to proceed since all
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Our travel tip of the day is to always bring a reusable water bottle when you travel, whether domestically or internationally. I can not tell you the number of times that I wished I brought a reusable water bottle. My desire for a bottle can range from a weekend drive
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Marriott Bonvoy, the loyalty program of Marriott International, has been a topic of discussion among travelers due to its points conversion system. While the program offers a range of benefits, there have been notable concerns regarding the value and flexibility of converting points, leading some to consider it less favorable
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Welcome to Howey-in-the-Hills, a charming small town in Central Florida that offers a unique blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty. This picturesque locale is the perfect destination for travelers looking to explore off-the-beaten-path treasures. Here's your guide to making the most of your trip to this enchanting
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The next stop on my hotel tour of Gainesville is the AC Marriott Gainesville Downtown. The hotel is a relatively new one so everything is fresh and clean. We really enjoyed the room and the gym. Did not have the chance to use the pool or have drinks by the
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We have been travelling to Gainesville since one of our sons goes to University of Florida. One of our favorite choices is Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown The Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is a nice hotel that has been recently renovated. They have kept the hotel clean and the staff is