When he calls the Residence Inn, Michael Tushan is offered a rate of $116 a night. Oops. Turns out the representative wasn’t “authorized” to negotiate — and now the price is $149 a night. Take it or leave it. What should Tushan do?
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Here’s a swine flu story with a happy ending. Back in March, I booked a trip for three women who wanted an inexpensive girls mini-break: three nights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.
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The Presidential election is over, well, until the 2012 primary campaign starts probably this December. And the Grammys and Oscars have been awarded. Now it’s time for the Freddies.
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Steve Azadian’s 25th anniversary cruise is already booked using his Marriott award points. But now the hotel won’t let him take his vacation because it isn’t renewing its agreement with Carnival. Can it do that? The rules say, “yes,” but Azadian thinks Marriott is wrong. Who’s right?
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Do you miss your Wii game console when you travel? Marriott hotels in select cities can help.
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Where can you find a waterproof mattress and wireless electricity? In the X-room, a test guest room at the Courtyard by Marriott in Newark, Del.
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