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The Newest Hotel Trend

Who doesn’t enjoy a two-for-one special? The newest trend in the hotel industry is all about twofers, only most of the money saving is taking place on the property’s end, while travelers look to save more time than dough. Several major hotel chains have decided to save money by building two hotels on one property.  Dual-branded hotels are the latest way developers are padding their wallets during these unpredictable financial times. According to hotel industry insiders, by having two hotels on the same lot chains not only save on construction and operational costs by combining amenities such as the pool … Continue reading →

Post-Holiday Hotel Deals

Forget about finding a decent hotel room in New York City on New Year’s Eve. Unless you hit the jackpot between now and Friday night, or you are fine sharing a bed with cockroaches the size of rats, then you might consider waiting until after the ball drops in Times Square before visiting the Big Apple. By exercising patience and waiting until the week after New Year’s to travel to “The City that Never Sleeps,” you’ll be able to preserve your budget well into 2012. According to travel experts, tourists who can hold off until January 6-15, 2012, to check … Continue reading →

Can You Still Get a Hotel Room in China During the Olympics?

Sure… as long you aren’t looking in Beijing. The host city of this summer’s Olympic Games expects 1.5 million visitors from around the world to descend upon the area during the month of August. Four- and five-star hotel rooms, which typically sell for around $350 per night, are going for up to 10 times that amount. Or should I say were going for that amount. According to most hotel managers in Beijing, rooms for the month of August (the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, will be celebrated from August 8-24, 2008) sold out more than a year ago. In fact, … Continue reading →

Ski Deals Too Good To Ignore

I just got back from spending several weeks in Hawaii (where it was sunny and 84 degrees all but two days during our entire trip) and the last thing I want to do right now is strap on a pair of skis and spend time in the bone chilling cold. However, according to my brother this is the best time of the year to head off on a ski vacation especially if you are salary is not as lofty as the most popular ski hills. He’s right. I found several incredibly affordable ski deals that are still available—despite the fact … Continue reading →

An Avalanche of Ski Deals

There’s no question ski bunnies will be taking to the slopes this weekend, especially in California where last week’s massive storm dumped a few feet of fresh snow on the mountain ranges. There’s about three feet of snow sitting on my aunt and uncle’s lawn in Lake Tahoe. They report that there is no shortage of the white stuff and certainly no shortage of skiers who are looking to tear down the snow covered hills. Ski resorts are having a field day and not just in California. Mother Nature has been generous to resort owners around the world and in … Continue reading →

Last Minute Summer Travel Deals—They Do Exist

If you believe some online travel forums you’d think there wasn’t a deal to be had. And, what’s more, even if there were some available no one would want to take them because the summer travel season has been nothing less than a bust. Admittedly, massive flight delays, and overbooking, along with rude airline employees, record-high hotel rates and sky-high gas prices have all made headlines in the past couple of months, but that shouldn’t put a damper on your last minute travel plans. If you are flexible and alert you may be able to end your summer on a … Continue reading →

Travel Deals To The Tropics

When the weather begins to heat up here so do the travel deals to places that experience tropical weather year round. Here are a few that caught my eye. St. Lucia Special If you are dreaming of a tropical getaway complete with lush rainforests, natural hot springs, and white-sand beaches—think St. Lucia… and think cheap. Beach Destinations is currently offering a special for just $625. The price includes airfare from Miami (or your preferred departure city at an additional cost), a four-night stay at upscale Coco Palm Hotel, and daily breakfast. If you think $625 is steep consider that the … Continue reading →

Kids And Hotels—Safety Counts

It’s a day we’ll never forget. It was a sunny late afternoon in Honolulu, Hawaii. I was working as a television reporter at the local CBS affiliate and my brother was on call as the spokesperson for the city’s emergency management department. Little did we know that on that gorgeous December day our paths would cross in a dreadful way. Just after four in the afternoon we were both sent by our respective bosses to Waikiki to respond to an accident at an upscale hotel. Within minutes of arriving we would witness the unthinkable. It was a dreadful sight that … Continue reading →

What To Do In Case Of A Hotel Fire

How many times have you spent the night at a hotel? If you are like me, your answer is: “too many.” Nothing made me believe that more than an experience I had at a hotel last week. It’s a stay I won’t soon forget. At 1:47 a.m. (I know this because I memorized the numbers on the digital clock out of fear) a high pitch wail tore through my hotel room. Within seconds I realized it was the fire alarm. The noise shook me to my core, but curiously it didn’t trigger my feet to move. In fact, I stood … Continue reading →

Staying at a Hotel in the Middle of the Week

Believe it or not you really can have a lot of fun on a military base, without spending a ton of money. I won’t say that everything is FREE, but it is cheaper. For instance, last night I didn’t sleep in my own house and before anyone jumps to conclusions I didn’t sleep in someone else’s house either. Around midnight I was able to walk out to the back porch and watch as waves crashed across the shore and the only way I can see this was by the beams (rays) coming from the moonlight. Actually, the entire family decided … Continue reading →