How to Avoid Hotel Cancellation Fees

Hotels are getting tired of losing money when people who make room reservations either don’t show up or check out a day or more early with no warning.  Empty rooms mean lost money.  Hotels are only looking for common courtesy from their guests…not the money derived from these cancellation fees.

So if your plans change, let them know!  As this trend gains momentum, your best bet is to ask in advance what their last-minute cancellation policies are.  Regardless, don’t just not show up. 

If your plans change, even at the last minute, call the hotel immediately. 

If you’re cancelling due to an unexpected crisis, the company might very well waive the penalty.  And if they don’t, write a letter or send an e-mail to the company’s Customer Relations Department explaining the circumstances.  They’ll listen.  Your business is important to them.


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Luggage Identification Hints

Here are some luggage safe-travel hints when traveling by air, car, train, or on a cruise:

Although properly-labeled luggage will increase the likelihood of it being returned to you if it gets lost, it also can send out a message to criminals that you are leaving your house available for them to rob at a leisurely pace. The point is that many people put their name, home address, and home telephone number on their luggage tags, like a neon sign that says, “I’m not going to be home for awhile. Rob me!” Instead, use your office address, if you have one, or a post office box number (which is better).  Also, put your office or a friend’s telephone number, since you might not be there to answer the phone if someone is trying to locate the owner of your luggage.

Another precaution:  always put your complete identification information INSIDE your luggage as well . . . taped or glued securely as a permanent part of your luggage.  Luggage tags can be accidentally pulled off, or destroyed by the weather (rain or snow, for example).

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