hotel rates

It seems, car rental companies and hotels are adding more minimum rental or stay rules. Are you noticing the same thing?

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Okay, sometimes it’s simply all about a cheap, clean, comfortable bed and a good night’s sleep. But often it isn’t. And in a world of never-ending deals, in the mail, on the internet and elsewhere, it’s important to know the difference.

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Expedia was ordered to pay consumers $184 million, for 2003-2006 hotel transactions for poorly defined service fees. While Expedia contract language claimed fees were reimbursement for expenses, the judge concluded that they were simply profits.

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I have written posts in the past about the advantages of using travel agents. But in truth, there probably are some situations where booking on your own is the best option. And there are some travelers who may be happier without an agent.

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You may have heard about the pending lawsuits between online travel sites such as Expedia and Hotwire, and various cities who feel they are evading taxes. Which sounds like — and is — a complicated and perhaps arcane issue. But it could affect you.

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Savvy travelers have known for a while that when you book an airline ticket in advance, it’s worth checking back later to see if the fare has gone down. Lately, Janice Hough has been noticing the same phenomenon with hotel rates.

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