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10 Things You Should Definitely Not to Do in a Bar

Bartenders weigh in on all the ways you're pissing them off.

The 10 Worst Hotels and Motels in America

Looking for a good night’s sleep? Be wary of these 10 hotel chains.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why the First Thing We Do in Hotel Rooms is a Huge Mistake

Good rule of thumb? Put your luggage in the bathtub when you check in.

How to Order a Steak at a Restaurant

How to Order a Steak at a Restaurant. It seems as though most people don't know how to order a steak. They don't know the difference between the cuts, they don't know the difference in how it's cooked, and they don't know how steak is supposed to be prepared. If you don't know these things, in effect, you're guessing every time you order. With a...

A guide to tipping when on vacation

Tipping at a local restaurant is easy. But what about tipping on vacation? The rules may differ depending on where you go. Follow these tip suggestions.

How do I cure a hangover?

A hangover is an unpleasant result of drinking more than your body can handle.

How to prepare your pet for boarding!

How Hotels Are Green And Sustainable

Today more consumers are demanding green options. There are several practices that hotels can put in place to make the facility more green and sustainable.

10 Hotels Made With Weird Things (weirdest hotels)

Meet some of the weirdest hotels around the world with unique structures made of really unusual materials.<br>(weirdest hotels)

Why Hotels in the U.S. Are Better Than Ever

These hotels—some of which might be in your hometown—give us plenty of reasons to stick around.

How to Get an Upgrade at a Hotel

I will ask anyone for an upgrade, whether it’s a better table at a restaurant or a first-class seat on a flight. Scoring a hotel upgrade, however, comes with its own set of difficulties. You can’t exactly assess what’s available or which rooms will open up during your stay.

How to Create a Hotel Style Bedroom

If you’ve been fortunate enough to stay in a four- or five-star hotel, you know that the luxury that surrounds you can feel like a rare treat. Fortunately, it’s possible to recreate the look at home – and it’s affordable. Take a peek at how you can bring a hotel style bedroom home: A Dramatic … Read More

Insider tips on scoring hotel extras

Simple tricks can turn an average stay into something special.

Why are revelations of past abuse in boarding schools only emerging now?

‘I think there is a reluctance because of the uncomfortable truths it would open up’

What We Look For in a Hotel

This post is sponsored by Ecolab. How to Choose a Hotel I get a lot of questions about why we choose the hotels we do, and this year, as we’ve been road tripping, I’ve received a lot of emails and DMs asking about which hotels have done a good job implementing

How To Spot Human Trafficking In A Hotel

It's not terribly surprising to learn that many trafficking victims have been exploited in a hotel. It seems part and parcel of every movie we have seen ...

How to Tip at Your Hotel

Who do you tip at a hotel? If you’ve ever felt confused about who the decorum for gratuities, you are not alone.From the bellhop to the maid to the concierge, hotels put forward a team effort to try to make guest experiences exceptional, but with dozens of brief interactions with different hotel s

How to Sleep Better in a Hotel

It can be hard to get a good night's sleep in a hotel, especially when you miss the comforts of home and your own bed. You may end up sleeping in hotels when you are a business trip or when you are traveling in your free time. You can get...