Hotels, B&Bs, or Time Shares?
October 11, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under travel
My hubby and I have worked a very long 10 days straight. We’re ready for some rest and relaxation. He found us a B&B on the coast, not too far from where my parents live. We’re taking the kids to my parents’ house today and then we’ll head to our relaxing destination.
For our family, timeshares just don’t work. The fees each year cost more than we typically spend on a hotel. Along with their fees, you have to pay around $10,000 for the property, rights, whatever they’re called.
So I’m curious . . . do you have a timeshare? Do you …read more
Beware of Minibar Charges
October 7, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under frugal living, travel
Did you know . . . One in four travelers say they’ve had a dispute over a hotel minibar charge, according to a recent study conducted by TripAdvisor.com.
I was clueless on the fact that many hotels are using automatic motion and weight sensors that register your purchase. Just simply moving the items in the refrigerator around to make room for your snacks or take out food can register that you have purchased something. It seems to me that these special refrigerators would cost more than they’re worth, but that just shows how much hotels are making off of this stuff.
You know …read more
