21 Apr 2015

Do you want to open your hotel door with your smart phone?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Some hotels are beginning to experiment with keyless entry into hotel rooms. The hotels outfit their doors with special technology so that guests can use smart phones to open the doors. There are some issues with this, however. The biggest problems that have cropped up so far are convenience issues and issues involving guest security. However, major hotel brands have said they are working to stay "ahead of the curve" on these issues and are working to make this modernization become a better experience for their guests.

Interesting technology. This is not high on my list of hotel needs, though - it just seems too prone to security issues. Plus, it is easier to whip out my hotel card key vs. my iPhone. This could be a benefit, though, if you had an Apple watch.

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25 ways to travel for less

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Are you on a budget, but want to travel? Don't put your trip off - travel for less instead by doing things like getting good hotel deals, visiting less expensive towns, and getting deals.

29 Oct 2014

Do you know who (and what) you should tip while traveling?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Traveling brings on a whole new set of "who to tip" questions that you don't usually face. Do you tip the doorman, the bellman, the housekeeper - or the flight attendant?

29 Oct 2014

Taking city tours while travelling

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

When I travel I tend to spend many hours researching where to go and what to do. This planning can be very stressful and to be honest, I’m not very good at it. Taking a city tour is an inexpensive way to avoid some of that unpleasantness. Plus, I had never really considered the fact that everyone knows about the places mentioned online. It would be nice to learn about the places the locals appreciate and so few tourists really get to see.