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La Quinta Plantation, FL (SW 6th Street): Hotel Intel
Let me guess… You’re looking for a hotel in South Florida but prices are high for your dates. You’re taking a hard look at all the cheapest options, reading reviews and they’re all bad. You wonder which Wyndham property will be least-awful. You think the La Quinta Plantation 6th Street might be the answer. But…
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A Planet Fitness Black Card is a Travel Essential
I never thought much about gym memberships before I began living in hotels full time. As a renter in a series of large, corporate apartments I’ve enjoyed the convenience of having a full gym at home for several years. When I decided to live in hotels I figured I could count on that same convenience…
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Holiday Inn Express Plantation, FL: Hotel Intel
Whether you’re an IHG loyalist or just looking for a decent deal on a hotel room Holiday Inn Express is hard to beat. The brand’s location in Plantation, Florida just west of Fort Lauderdale is no exception. Let’s take a closer look. I booked the Holiday Inn Express Plantation for three nights from a Monday…
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Holiday Inn Miami Airport West: Hotel Intel
So you’re looking to book a Miami hotel that’s convenient to the airport and you’ve stumbled on the Holiday Inn Miami Airport West in Hialeah Gardens. Is it any good? Let’s have a look. I booked this for a four night stay over a holiday weekend because I needed a four night stay on points…
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Storage Solutions for Digital Nomads
While my work isn’t actually digital, my lifestyle is fully nomadic. When I decided to give up my apartment and begin traveling full time it was my first experience renting a storage unit. Unfortunately there’s not very good information online so I had to learn the hard way. There’s a lot to consider when you’re…
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Comfort Suites Dania Beach: Hotel Intel
If you’re passing through South Florida and looking for a hotel convenient to FLL and Port Everglades you may have noticed two Comfort Suites Dania Beach locations near each other. Tonight I’m at the one on SW 19th Ct which is technically named Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport South & Cruise Port. I booked this…
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Flying Frontier Airlines: How Bad is It Really?
When I received a surprise upgrade to Caesars Diamond Status I wanted to make the most of it with a quick trip to Vegas to stay without resort fees. Because it was something of a last minute trip, and because I wanted to hold the price down as low as possible. I girded my loins…
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Kuta Beach Hotel, Bali: Resort Report
Hotels on the island of Bali really run the gamut from the top of the ultra-luxury market to rooms that are extremely cheap. Some are so cheap you’ll need to double check to make sure you didn’t just book a hostel. The Kuta Beach Hotel falls into the latter category. My stay came in at…
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Hotel Mi Singapore: Hotel Intel
In many Asian cities Western travelers are happy to find hotel room rates that are well below what we’re used to in the US. While Singapore is one of the most beautiful and charming cities in Asia, it is unfortunately the most expensive in which to book a hotel room. Being an international center of…
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Ramada Hong Kong Grand View: Hotel Intel
Many Hong Kong hotel rooms suffer from Jimmy Choo Syndrome: they are the size of a shoebox and as expensive as a pair of the famous heels. The Ramada Hong Kong Grand View is a standout for its modest rates and spacious rooms. But is it worth booking a stay? Read on to find out.…
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Ramada Hong Kong Grand: Hotel Intel
Unlike many of its counterparts in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong is not a city where Western visitors will find great bargains when traveling. The Ramada Hong Kong Grand (check prices on Expedia) costs as much per night as four nights in Phuket for example. But at around $75 a night it is less expensive than…
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White Lotus Saigon: Hotel Intel
I haven’t seen the White Lotus TV series yet so I can’t really make a comparison of this hotel to the show. What I can say with confidence is that the White Lotus Saigon was a great place to stay in a convenient location in the center of District 1. Expedia shows hotels in District…
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