Strategies that work well for cutting costs when booking hotels

Introduction to Smart Booking

The pursuit of saving money on hotel stays can be complex and rewarding. The benefits can be substantial for those with a talent for timing and research. The hospitality industry operates on a system where prices are not fixed but fluctuate depending on demand, events, and even the time of year. Certain seasons and days of the week can offer significantly cheaper booking rates. With the help of online resources such as coupons and discount platforms, travelers have many options to start their journey toward saving money.

Online Deals and Discounts

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The Best Things To Do In Positano

If you are looking for a step by step simple guide on the best things to do in Positano you are in the right place. In this article we’ll outline the top things to see and do that you don’t want to miss out while on holiday in Positano.

Positano is a town located on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, known for its stunning setting and charming atmosphere. The town is situated on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and its narrow streets are lined with colorful houses, this is why it takes the name of the “Vertical City”


How To Keep Your Pets Happy While Traveling

Are you planning to take your pet with you for an exciting vacation out of state with the rest of the family? While some pets love to travel, it can be stressful if they are not properly prepared for the trip. Long car and plane rides require a thorough preparation process to keep your pets happy while traveling.

If you plan ahead of time, you can ensure that your beloved pet is comfortable and safe throughout the trip. Here are some things you should keep in mind to keep your pets happy while traveling.

1. Take many short trips with


Beautiful Brutalism: 3 Concrete Havens in Saga Prefecture

BRutalist architecture in Japan preceded the more well-known Metabolism movement, of which Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower was one of the most recognizable examples. Both styles heavily favor concrete as the main material and geometric styles to create a strikingly unnatural design.

It’s hard to pinpoint Japan’s initial massive shift toward concrete — and, accordingly, its move away from wood — to a specific time in history, though one theory suggests this significant change started in the mid-1920s. One primary factor was likely the devasting Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, as a considerable percentage of the death toll was attributed


8 Cool Bars in Tokyo You Need To Check Out

With Japan finally open to tourists from around the globe and the weather warming up, now is the perfect time for a night out in the metropolis. Here is a list of cool bars in Tokyo we wholeheartedly recommend.

Photo courtesy of Gold Bar at Edition

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Gold Bar at Edition

Located next to the entrance of The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon, Gold Bar at Edition is like a throwback to the Golden Age of Cocktails, when people loved to mix drinks. It’s not just a bar but a high-class social spot. Of course, you have the classic cocktails, but Gold


What To Prepare Before You Jet Off

Big family trips are often pretty stressful, at least in the first few hours. Getting everyone on the same page is its own trial, then you have to keep everyone together and check in or take your seats on a plane, train or boat.

Here is a quick guide to preparing for the ultimate family holiday to make your trip a little easier.

Pack Up Your Troubles

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Ginza Heist Highlights ‘Dark Part-Time Work” Trend

It was a robbery so brazen, some passersby thought it was a film shoot. On Monday, three masked assassins stole around 70 watches from a Rolex specialty store in Ginza as stunned onlookers filmed them on their phones. The suspects, all in their teens, told the police they didn’t know each other. It seems certain, therefore, that they were recruited for “yami baito,” which literally translated means “dark part-time work.” The phrase made headlines earlier this year due to the so-called “Luffy” robberies.

In other crime news, a 13-year-old boy was stabbed in front of his home in Tokyo,


Pilots for United, Southwest, American threatened to strike

The fight between frustrated airline pilots and three major carriers – United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines – is coming to Denver, as pilots push back against their companies with pickets and threats of strikes.

On Friday, United Airlines pilots plan to picket the United Flight Training Center at 7500 E. 35th Ave. in Denver, along with nine other cities. Denver International Airport is a major hub for United.

“Enough is enough,” said Capt. Garth Thompson, United Air Line Pilots Association master executive council chair.

The protests by pilots for three of the biggest US airlines came after years