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Is it OK to steal Hotel Ameneties ??

Jun 17

Posted by Marc, Owner & CEO in *Hot*, TripClips | 1 Comment

By Lynn Yaeger

(Travel + Leisure) — I stole a laundry bag from the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires. It was made of thick ivory linen, embroidered with the words “dry cleaning” in cerulean blue, and looked like something that I could have found at an antique textiles show. But that wasn’t the case.

I’m usually pretty scrupulous about purloined souvenirs. Of course, I help myself to soap and shampoo, sewing kits, even those black sponges meant to spruce up your shoes — oh, and ballpoint pens and darling little notepads. But the laundry bag was my first sojourn into the land of, what shall we call it … outright theft?

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Tags: Amenities, Bathrobes, Hotel Amenities, Hotel Toiletries, Resort, Slippers, Stealing, taking, Taking from Hotel, Toiletries

Travel Insurance – What it is, and why you should invest in it for every trip

Jun 16

Posted by Marc, Owner & CEO in TripClips, TripTips | Comments off

What it is –travel insurance comes in three flavors:

  1. •By far the most grotesque nomenclature used in the industry, the so-called “Accidental Death &Dismemberment” or AD&D Coverage is a form of limited life insurance to cover your family, loved ones, or beneficiaries. in case of a severe accident or death.
  2. •Trip Interruption coverage begins from the moment your scheduled trip begins until it ends and covers all that can go wrong during the trip. Some of the core coverages include your or a family member’s illness, travel delays, baggage loss or delay, and expenses to catch up to your remaining trip due to interruptions.
  3. •Trip Cancellation covers the things that can go awry before your trip even begins, such as your or a family member’s illness, certain partner and family situations, some work related cancellations, job termination, or insolvency of the tour operator, among others.

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Condo Units vs Hotel Rooms – Condo units mean larger accomodations with more features, amenities, and extras

Jun 14

Posted by Marc, Owner & CEO in TripClips, TripTips | 1 Comment

When you’re traveling with a group of four or more, cramming into a single hotel room or trying to arrange adjoining rooms can be a challenge. Most of us don’t realize that Condo resort units are so much different than hotels and a great alternative. Even couples traveling along looking for the extra value of deluxe suite or villa at minimal costs will find condo rental a good option.

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Tags: condo rental, timeshare, timeshare rental, vacation rental, villa, villa rental

Vacation Villa and Condo Unit Rental Tips: Strategies to ensure your expectations are exceeded and your experience maximized

Jun 14

Posted by Marc, Owner & CEO in TripClips, TripTips | 1 Comment

Weigh the pros and cons of renting privately.

Independently renting a vacation may be slightly cheaper, since owners aren’t paying fees to real estate or property management firms. On the other hand, though, rental agencies pre-screen properties, have better access to unbiased information, provide alternative options, and can present you properties touting such concierge services local guides, housekeeping staff, chef, and other amenities.

Order your priorities

Decide on the kind of experience you want, Read the rest of this entry »

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Tags: condo rental, rental, timeshare, timeshare rental, villa, villa rental