Hi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Plane amenity …
Hotels
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Weekly Recap
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Hotels
TripAdvisor’s “Dirtiest Hotels In The US” That Are Still Open
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs a company – any company – goes on, it changes. It can be as tiny as this blog (does anybody remember when we used to have our “Daily Deals?” …
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Have you ever been in a hotel room in the U.S. and noticed that there are lights in just about every place you can imagine…on the dresser, nightstands and desk, …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
SeaWorld Announces Plans for Two New Hotels in Orlando
by joehegby joehegOrlando is experiencing a surge in hotel announcements. Properties are being added to the vast hotel capacity near Walt Disney World. Moreover, new hotels are being developed near Universal Epic …
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The Universal Orlando Resort has evolved into a complete vacation destination, featuring three theme parks (soon to be four, with the opening of Epic Universe in 2025), a shopping and …
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New York City
Long Island City – A Great Alternative to Expensive Manhattan Hotels
by joehegby joehegHotel prices in Manhattan have returned to their pre-pandemic levels. If you’re traveling in November or December, you should be aware that prices have reached incredibly high levels. Even if …
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Travel geeks are always trying to see the best, most luxurious hotels out there. You know the kinds I mean. The ones with super soft bedding, fluffy towels, a concierge, …
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Weekly Recap
Airline Bans Popular Checked Bag, Why Your Passport is That Color, Why Hotels Have Free Ice Machines
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Another airline …
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Joe and I use fitted sheets at home because they’re fast, efficient and convenient. We use a regular flat sheet that goes between the fitted sheet and the blanket, but …
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Hotels
Why Hotels Have Free Ice Machines (It’s Not What You’d Think)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegRegardless of brand, there’s a standard set of amenities you can expect to find in most American hotels. We’ve already explained some of them in the past, like: why hotel …