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    The Tale of An Unusual Hotel: Half in France and Half in Switzerland

    ByMelinda July 3, 2016October 17, 2023

    Interesting stories have emerged from this curious division. During World War II when France was occupied by Nazi Germany, German troops could enter the French side of the hotel but were not allowed to pass into the side that was in neutral Switzerland.

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    Must Read | Trip Reports

    One Day in Osaka

    ByMelinda July 2, 2016October 17, 2023

    Trip Index: Introduction Getting There – JAL First Class Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Tokyo Guide to Tsukiji…

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    Hotel Reviews | Must Read

    Review: Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

    ByMelinda July 2, 2016October 17, 2023

    There was also a serene view out over the bay, and the window offered a great vantage point for watching the incoming flights land.

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    Hyatt Regency SFO’s Guest Room Renovations Completed

    ByMelinda July 1, 2016October 17, 2023

    As the seventh busiest airport in America, San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway for…

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    Hotel Rooms: 6 Easy Cleaning Steps For Germaphobes

    ByMelinda July 1, 2016October 17, 2023

    It’s true that hotels are not good places for those who are uncomfortable with germs. If…

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    Trip Reports

    Searching for Quokka on Rottnest Island

    ByMelinda July 1, 2016October 17, 2023

    I took to the sunlit paths around the island that were perfect for bike riding, and the day was hot but there were shady spots to rest.

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    Must Read | Trip Reports

    Food Shopping in Japan

    ByMelinda June 30, 2016October 17, 2023

    A toothpaste-style tube with a smiling kid on the front and a jumble of letters? It could toothpaste…or mayonnaise, fish paste, or spreadable meat.

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    Hyatt’s Refreshed Gold Passport Website

    ByMelinda June 30, 2016October 17, 2023

    I personally didn’t run into a ton of navigation difficulties, but occasionally when trying to make reservations I’d get an error returned that said, “Sorry, we’re having trouble finding that page.”
    I’d know that the page existed, but would have to start all over again. Worse was when I had a few minutes and wanted to pull something up quick, only to get their dreaded “website down” message.

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    Viceroy Anguilla To Become a Four Seasons

    ByMelinda June 30, 2016October 17, 2023

    The quiet island of Anguilla remains one of the only islands in the British West Indies to maintain an embargo on high rise hotels, casinos, and cruise ships. Guests are instead treated to tranquil beaches and secluded bays.

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    Hilton HHonors Award Category Changes July 2016

    ByMelinda June 29, 2016October 17, 2023

    Back in 2014, Hilton moved to making redemption category changes quarterly rather than annually, which makes…

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    Must Read | News

    Help Fight Sex Trafficking In Hotels By Using An App

    ByMelinda June 29, 2016October 17, 2023

    Law enforcement can match up the carpeting, the curtains, bedspreads, etc. to the ones in the online photos and better identify the location. Your involvement is minimal but important, just requiring a couple pics of your hotel room.

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    Read This One Tip Before Parking Your Car in NYC

    ByMelinda June 29, 2016October 17, 2023

    I drove into NYC for the day with one of my girl friends. Her husband carefully…

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    A Quick Guide to Giving Your Home Airbnb a Welcoming Hotel Feel

    ByMelinda June 28, 2016October 17, 2023

    Bed bugs love wood so if your guests stayed at a hotel where the little critters hitched a ride in their luggage, they’ll be less likely to camp out in your luggage rack if you get a metal one.

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    Why Aren’t Hotel Breakfasts Open Until 11am?

    ByMelinda June 28, 2016October 17, 2023

    It seems a bit of a cruel joke when on holiday. You finally get away from…

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    Hotel Reviews | Must Read | Trip Reports

    Review: St Regis Osaka

    ByMelinda June 28, 2016October 17, 2023

    Nudging closer, we were just in time for the show! One performer gave the drums a good workout while dancing around. I thought he was wearing socks but upon further inspection realized that they were shoes designed to look as if he only had two toes.

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    Sign of the Times: Historic Waldorf Astoria To Become Condos

    ByMelinda June 27, 2016October 17, 2023

    The Waldorf Astoria New York in Midtown Manhattan has long been known for fancy galas and…

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    Hotel Reviews | Must Read

    Review: The Westin Sacramento

    ByMelinda June 27, 2016October 17, 2023

    The property used to be a boutique hotel called the Le Rivage, which was built in 2008 to the tune of $28 million. About 3 years ago Starwood took over the hotel and renovated it to turn it into a Westin.

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    Did You Win a Pair of Go Go Galoshes?

    ByMelinda June 22, 2016October 17, 2023

    The random drawing has been done and the winner is –

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    Last Chance – Enter To Win a Pair of Galoshes

    ByMelinda June 20, 2016October 17, 2023

    Thank you for following along on my Instagram journey this week as I traveled from Spain…

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    Get 500 Bonus Points for Following Marriott Rewards on Instagram

    ByMelinda June 16, 2016October 17, 2023

    Here are the simple steps –

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