Remember the days when one of the best money-saving travel tips was booking an Airbnb versus a hotel? Not only were nightly rates almost always far cheaper, but the Airbnbs and hosts themselves often shaped up to be the most memorable aspects of a trip. These days, staying at an Airbnb rarely involves big savings…
How to Be the Hotel’s Favorite Guest
It’s easy to be distracted when checking into and staying at a resort or hotel, but it’s important to be polite to the other guests—and especially to the staff who are there to fulfill your every need. Be the guest they are happy to have return often. Check In on Time Arriving on time is…
At Least 12 Killed in Somalia Hotel Siege, Hostages Held
MOGADISHU—At least 12 people have been killed in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu after al Qaeda-linked terrorists attacked a hotel, seizing hostages that authorities were battling to free nearly 20 hours later, an intelligence officer said on Saturday. The attackers blasted their way into the Hayat Hotel on Friday evening with two car bombs before opening fire….
Hook, Line, and Sinker (1930)
August 1, 2022
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Two fast-talking insurance salesmen meet Mary, who is running away from her wealthy mother, and they agree to help her run a hotel that she owns. When they find out that the hotel is run down and nearly abandoned, they launch a phony PR campaign that presents the hotel as a resort favored by the…
Charlie Chaplin: Mabel’s Strange Predicament (1914)
July 19, 2022
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In a hotel lobby, a heavily drunk tramp runs into an elegant lady, Mabel, who gets tied up in her dog’s leash and falls down. He later runs into her in the hotel corridor, locked out of her room. They run through various rooms. Mabel ends up in the room of an elderly husband where…
This Landmark Coconut Grove Hotel Reopens Soon After $50 Million Makeover. Take a Look
By Anna Jean Kaiser From Miami Herald A Coconut Grove institution is reopening this summer: The Mayfair Hotel will welcome guests again in August, following a $50 million remodel. The colorful hotel with artistic flair, known for its rooftop pool, open-air courtyard and a distinction to go with the Miami neighborhood where it resides,…
No Room at the Inn
Say that you arrive at a hotel where you have a firm reservation — maybe even prepaid — only to have the desk clerk tell you the hotel is full and can’t honor your reservation. This can happen for several reasons, generally because the hotel overbooked, some guests stayed longer than expected, or somebody bought…
Police: Man Struck Woman With Truck, Dragged Body 8 Miles
FRESNO, Calif.—Police in central California were searching for the driver of a pickup truck that struck a woman walking her dog Friday and kept going, dragging her more than 8 miles to a hotel parking lot, where she was found dead. The 29-year-old woman was pushing a shopping cart and had her dog on a…
Short Term Rental Laws in Major Orange County Cities
January 6, 2022
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Short-term rentals, available through online platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo, are becoming increasingly popular among travelers as an alternative to hotel stays and for homeowners looking for new income streams. Since the advent of these platforms, places like Los Angeles and San Francisco started regulating the short-term rental market, which has now expanded into…
Djokovic in Limbo as Lawyers Fight Australia Ban
MELBOURNE—Novak Djokovic faced at least 72 hours holed up in a Melbourne hotel for immigration detainees after he was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a political firestorm over his medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The tennis star, who is chasing a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open, remained in the…
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