A troubling new report about hotel resort fees suggests mandatory room surcharges are spreading faster than a summer wildfire. It’s sure to stoke the anger of travelers, many of whom are being burned by these nonnegotiable extras when they check out.
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Smart Consumer is a weekly syndicated column that offers smart, actionable advice to customers. If you’re interested in publishing this feature, please contact Elliott directly at [email protected] or (202) 370-7934.
These absurd corporate lies kill customer loyalty
Businesses lie to customers. And in an anything-goes, laissez-faire regulatory environment such as this one, the corporate lies are starting to pile up.
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These clever travel jackets will help you avoid new airline baggage fees
If you’re flying somewhere soon, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news: Several airlines have raised their luggage fees. The good news: You can avoid new airline baggage fees — by wearing the right travel jacket.
That’s right, a travel jacket.
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These are the best hotel review sites in the world
When it comes to the best hotel review sites in the world, the real winners aren’t the usual suspects. They are “none of the above” — which may be good news for discerning travelers looking for accurate lodging advice.
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Is my car dealership lying to me? Here’s how to tell
The next two months are the best time of year to buy a car. September and October are model changeover season when the new model year cars arrive — and the old ones are discounted. Not coincidentally, it’s also when more people ask: Is my car dealership lying to me?
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