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What is Hotel Room Keyless Entry and Should You Use It?

ByMelinda August 14, 2015October 17, 2023

Checking in to a hotel used to require going to the front desk, showing ID and…

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SPG Hot Escapes Great Picks for August 12, 2015

ByMelinda August 12, 2015October 17, 2023

Here is the full list of Hot Escapes properties on offer this week, with Magic of Miles’ best recommendations at the bottom.

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Le Club Accorhotels Private Sale with up to 50% Off

ByMelinda August 11, 2015October 17, 2023

Some stay dates go all the way into March 2016 so if you have business (or holidays) planned you can book now if you find low rates. Here is an easy breakdown of which countries are offering what, along with individual booking links for each.

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Marriott eBreaks for August 13 – 16, 2015 at 20% Off

ByMelinda August 10, 2015October 17, 2023

Happy Monday! Marriott’s eBreaks list is out, and it has a lot of properties in Phoenix…

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Hyatt 20% Off 2 Nights in France

ByMelinda August 8, 2015October 17, 2023

This can also be a good way to extend your stay if you are already redeeming points for a few nights and would like to tack on a few paid nights as well.

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What Hotels Do Presidential Candidates Stay In?

ByMelinda August 7, 2015October 17, 2023

Things are already getting hectic in the hotels with lots to remember. So much so that one of Rand Paul’s staffers reportedly found a copy of a candidate’s closing statement still in the hotel printer.

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Do You Use the Closet in Your Hotel Room?

ByMelinda August 6, 2015October 17, 2023

Here’s a peek into my hotel room closet today, and the floor. I admit I was tempted to pick up the dirty socks before taking the picture but that would have defeated the purpose.

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Get In Shape With Marriott’s Fit In Paradise

ByMelinda August 6, 2015October 17, 2023

To help guests keep that kick in their step, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts has launched a partnership with YouTube blogger and trainer Sarah Dussault (otherwise known as Sarah Fit) to roll out an initiative called Fit in Paradise.

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SPG Hot Escapes Great Picks for August 6, 2015

ByMelinda August 6, 2015October 17, 2023

Happy Thursday! The SPG Hot Escapes weekly list came out yesterday and here it is, along…

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4 Secret Luxury Las Vegas Hotels

ByMelinda August 5, 2015October 17, 2023

If you want a true luxury hotel in Las Vegas, you have to look carefully. They are there, some as hotels inside hotels. Here are 4 of the best secret luxury hotels you probably don’t know exist.

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Hotel Across from Universal Orlando for $59 a Night

ByMelinda August 4, 2015October 17, 2023

The Holiday Inn & Suites across from Universal Orlando is a popular place for families to…

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8 Great Tips for Business Travelers

ByMelinda August 4, 2015October 17, 2023

Many hotels have an unadvertised basket or box full of cables and connectors left behind by previous guests that they are happy to let you root through for a loaner.

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How to Earn 500 Bonus Hyatt Gold Passport Points Per Stay

ByMelinda August 4, 2015October 17, 2023

As more and more people use mobile devices and apps for…everything, hotels are catching on and offering bonuses to get people to familiarize themselves with their app.

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How to Earn 1,000 Bonus Starpoints (Targeted)

ByMelinda August 3, 2015October 17, 2023

No more foreign transaction fees, hallelujah! About a year ago I used my SPG Amex overseas and got hit with exorbitant fees. My other credit cards had already done away with the fees and I’d forgotten that Starwood was one of the few cards that still had them.

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Marriott eBreaks for August 6 – 9, 2015 at 20% Off

ByMelinda August 3, 2015October 17, 2023

Happy Monday! Marriott’s eBreaks list is out, and it has a whole lot of properties this…

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Weekly Buzz for August 2, 2015

ByMelinda August 2, 2015October 17, 2023

Read about the poor fellow who ended up with a measly 1,000 IHG Rewards points instead of the 90,000 he thought he was going to get.

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Magic in Japan: Day in Hiroshima

ByMelinda August 1, 2015October 17, 2023

A watch in the museum has the hands frozen in time at 8:15 and outside the Peace Clock Tower chimes gently each day at the exact moment the world changed.

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Tiny New York City Rooms for a Tiny Price

ByMelinda July 31, 2015October 17, 2023

$70 is an outstanding rate to stay right in Manhattan

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6 Reasons Why Your Hotel Key Card Stops Working

ByMelinda July 30, 2015October 17, 2023

Checking in to a hotel I typically request 2 keys even when traveling solo. I pride…

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It’s All About the Hotel Bed

ByMelinda July 30, 2015October 17, 2023

The middle spot in the bed was the most honorable one to occupy, presumably because you stayed warmer and had less of a chance of falling off.

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