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My Top Eleven Most Memorable Hotels

I recently started to reminisce about the most memorable hotels where I’ve stayed. They aren’t necessarily the best hotels, the fanciest hotels or the most expensive ones I’ve ever stayed in. Instead, these are the places that left the most distinct memories. I haven’t stayed at some of these places for decades and we just recently visited others. The reasons they’re memorable vary. They could be places where I stayed during a “once in a lifetime” trip or somewhere that was so unique that it was unforgettable. I think you get the picture. It’s not always the fanciest or most expensive or most popular hotel that you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Any place could end up being on the list. You just have to find out for yourself what places are special to you.

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Can You Relive Vacation Memories Of Your Past?

I’ve gotten to that point in my life where I’m starting to reminisce about places I’ve been before. I have fond memories that make me want to go and visit those places again but is that really a good idea? I’m not the same person I was when I went to these places, some of which I last visited as a child or teenager. I know I have a different perspective now than I did back then.

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How Get Platinum Status, Last-Minute WDW Reservations & More

Well, it’s FINALLY the weekend…and what do you know, it’s Cinco De Mayo, too! WOO HOO! Here’s a review of the articles we wrote this week, all in one convenient place.

Joe wrote about:

Our travels around the world to “follow the footsteps of the boy who lived.” (I’d clarify that’s Harry Potter but really, if you don’t already know that he is “the boy who lived,” chances are really good you’re not going to read this article anyway LOLOL!)
IHG’s announcement of the next group of PointBreak hotels.
The steps you should take to prevent losing value of your Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
How Joe got platinum status with Sixt car rental (and you may be able to, too!), even though he’s never rented with them.
How even he sometimes gets lured into the “loyalty” hamster wheel.

And Sharon wrote about:

How to snag last-minute dinner reservations at Walt Disney World (we’ve been using it for years and it works!).
JetBlue’s “You Never Call, You Never Visit” sale.
The Steel Magnolias house – it’s a B&B! (and the Shelby Room is incredible!)
If you go to Universal Studios Orlando quite a bit, how to decide if you should get multi-day passes or an annual pass?
If you’re getting married, you can now register for your honeymoon.

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Sanctioned Backstage Video of WDW, Traveler’s Constipation, & Much More!

Woo hoo – it’s Saturday, y’all! Here’s a review of the articles we wrote this week, all in one convenient place.

Joe wrote about:

How sometimes you need to fight with your hotel to get your elite benefits.
What to do if you have an expired Southwest credit voucher.
How to log onto a WiFi network when you can’t get the login page to open.
Changes to the IHG Rewards Club free night certificate (and what they mean).
His top eleven memorable hotels.

And Sharon wrote about:

Video of backstage at Walt Disney World from the mid-1980s, all OKed by Disney – includes Costuming, the Utilidors, etc. FASCINATING stuff!
How to learn about the food on your upcoming flight.
The flight where you can fly and never even SEE another human being (an introvert’s DREAM!)
What you may consider doing if you’re forced to pay for your carry-on bag (but we don’t recommend it LOLOL!)
Traveler’s constipation: it’s a thing and what to do about it (holy crap!)

Our Weekly Recap: 11/12/17 – 11/18/17

Happy Saturday, friends! Here’s a recap of what we wrote this week:

Joe wrote about:

Whether or not you can relive vacation memories from your past
His review of the Thunderbird Lodge in Grand Canyon, Arizona
Why you should keep your Sapphire Preferred card
An easy way to get 300 bonus stars from Starbucks
How to earn double points for Hyatt stays until the end of the year

Sharon wrote about:

The new program where you can actually eat breakfast at Tiffany’s
Traveling the world one photobomb at a time
A website for anyone who has ever had to deal with annoying people on a plane
The best name for a ferry, ever!
Southwest Airlines adding live concerts to its in-air entertainment

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