Lodging
The Satechi Travel Router Is the Jack-of-all-Trades Power Adapter That Kicks Ass
There’s power adapters, and then there’s the Granddaddy of all travel adapters. Unfortunately, this means I’m going to have to eat my words about what I said about this generic $3 adapter I energetically wrote almost three years ago. (It’s still awesome as a budget, no-frills adapter.)
Starwood Ditches the Foreign Transaction Fee (and Other Updates)
The Starwood Preferred Guest American Express card is increasing its annual fee and adding four new benefits today in one fell swoop. The news is that the foreign transaction fee is permanently going.
How To Perfect the Art of Haggling on Airbnb
Asking is the quickest way to get a discount but it’s also the quickest possible way to piss off an Airbnb host.
Roomorama Hunts Down Vacation Rentals for You
It’s a big wide world out there beyond Airbnb. Take Roomorama, for one, where hosts clamor for guests instead of the other way around.
Quick Reminder: Airbnb Rentals Are Negotiable
Remember that you can always negotiate with your Airbnb host for a better deal. If you don’t ask, you don’t get!
SPG Rewards Officially Loves Uber
It’s a good thing at least someone loves Uber, because I don’t love Travis Kalanick, who’s possibly the worst human being on earth. But maybe you love Starwood and free hotel stays!
Behind Airbnb’s Latest Branding Redesign
Does it look like a pair of boobs to you? For some people, the new logo looks like a butt. I’m actually not here to talk about either.
