July 26, 2025 5 dirtiest spots in hotel rooms: What experts say to do at check-in Hotel rooms contain surprising amounts of bacteria in overlooked places like decorative pillows, remote controls and bathtubs, with studies showing up to 10 times more germs than hospitals allow.
July 25, 2025 Buffets are busier than ever in popular tourist town: Here's how to beat the wait Summer travelers to Las Vegas can skip the notorious buffet lines using this expert advice about online reservations, off-peak dining and concierge assistance.
July 24, 2025 'Hotel vibes' coffee hack raises eyebrows as experts warn of sleep quality risks Coffee enthusiasts are installing espresso machines in their bedrooms for immediate morning brews and a luxury hotel feel, but it could compromise their sleep, say health experts.
July 5, 2025 Man goes viral on TikTok for claiming his home rental guests demanded 'weight accessible' accommodations A viral TikTok shows a home rental host's reaction to a two-star review claiming his property wasn't "weight accessible," with commenters debating guest versus host responsibilities.
June 7, 2025 Woman rips into 'stupid showers at hotels' and those responsible for designing them A woman writing on Reddit complained about the design of hotel showers, saying she can't "step into a shower today while traveling" without getting "blasted by cold water."
May 29, 2025 Hawaii enacts 'green fee' on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protection Hawaii's new "Green Fee" bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate change initiatives, wildlife conservation and infrastructure improvements, starting January 1.
May 23, 2025 Travel log: Remote luxury in the Catskills Inside an ultra-luxury Catskill all-inclusive resort less than two hours from New York.
May 13, 2025 Hotels can no longer hide this one thing from travelers A new FTC regulation mandates that hotels disclose all fees upfront, eliminating hidden resort charges. Travelers gain clarity on total costs when booking their stays.
May 5, 2025 State tourist tax by popular vacation destination would pour funds into 'climate change' mitigation New legislation in Hawaii would raise tourist tax rates to 11% by next year, generating revenue for climate resilience efforts and economic development.
March 18, 2025 Expedia customer says hotel requested cancellation because rate was too 'low' A woman traveling overseas says she booked a hotel room through Expedia.com, only for the hotel to call and ask her to cancel due to the rate being too "low."