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Resort fees have been “dead” for a year. Did anyone notice?

Resort fees have been “dead” for a year. Did anyone notice?

For some hotel guests, these annoying extras are still on the folio. Here’s what changed — and what didn’t

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 4, 2026


Rising hotel taxes need better disclosure. Here’s the fix.

Rising hotel taxes need better disclosure. Here’s the fix.

You can’t negotiate a hotel tax. Shouldn’t you at least be able to know what it pays for?

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 2, 2026

Your hotel room isn’t guaranteed. Here’s the fine print they’re hoping you won’t read.

Your hotel room isn’t guaranteed. Here’s the fine print they’re hoping you won’t read.

Room type has been repackaged as a loyalty perk, and your confirmation is closer to a preference form

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 2, 2026

Help! My $1,866 Lenovo Yoga is an expensive paperweight

Help! My $1,866 Lenovo Yoga is an expensive paperweight

Five repair attempts, six ticket numbers and a laptop that runs at 134 degrees

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 1, 2026

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