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Booking sites: The ups and downs

Hotels-they’re the focal point of every vacation. Every time a family or couple plans a special getaway-a weekend or longer, finding the right hotel is the number one priority. The right hotel pertains to the right rate, the right amenities, with adequate distance to local points of interest. Booking sites including Hotels.com and Booking.com are …

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Pittsburgh: The top 5 hotels unveiled

There is no finer city to visit than Pittsburgh, PA. From it’s century-old steel industry, to its celebrated world of sports, to fine restaurants, famous museums, the opportunities are plentiful. It is a city which no individual, family, or couple should never miss out. Upon arrival in the Steel City, anyone is sure to find …

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Hotel cancellations: Avoiding the red tape and runaround

There is nothing more exciting than getting ready for a vacation. Whether business or pleasure, it’s all good. The hotel has been booked. The train or plane tickets have been purchased. The countdown has begun. All of a sudden, unfavorable weather conditions begin threatening the trip. Whether  snow or a hurricane, it dampens the traveler’s …

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Hotel reservations: Avoiding the inconvenience of 21st century communication

April 2011, I was attending an alumni event in Washington DC for my college Alma Mater.  I made my reservation at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. The Crystal Gateway is located just minutes from Ronald Reagan National Airport. Regardless of occasion, Washington DC is my favorite city to visit. The alumni event was …

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A two-ring circus: The “I do’s” and “I don’ts” of wedding travel

A wedding!  It is the happiest day for two individuals.  It is the happiest moment for two families.  It is the moment when two become one.  The champagne is on ice, there’s a monster-size cake, and everyone is dressed to the nines.  Ultimately, it is the day on which everyone is sharing in a memorable …