17 Feb 2015

It isn't just shampoo that gets taken from hotels

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Think you have taken some crazy stuff from hotels? Almost everyone is guilty of taking something, from shampoo to soaps to linens. But there are things taken from hotels that will boggle your mind. Think pillows are bad? How about gutting the rooms plumbing? Yep, that has happened. In fact, hotel thefts go from the mundane to the bizarre. But, hotels are fighting back via sending invoices to sticky fingered guests to actually implanting RFID chips in linens.

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Some tips for a great family vacation

Submitted by Anonymous

Many of us have fond memories of family vacations. You can create those memories - with some advanced planning.

20 Jun 2015

Forage for your supper - at luxury hotels

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Now you can go to luxury hotels and: forage for your supper - and cook it too!

23 Apr 2015

Traveling solo? Enjoy it!

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Does the thought of traveling alone scare you? The best ways to overcome the anxiety of traveling solo is by putting yourself out there. Whether at a hotel or restaurant, smile, be friendly, and be open to conversation.

23 Apr 2015

Don't want to iron in your hotel room? Try this.

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Yes, we all know that most all hotels have ironing boards and irons. But - who wants to iron when you can have fun?

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.