David Brensilber

Why More U.S. Cities Deserve a Spot on Tripadvisor’s Best Food Destinations List

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Every year, Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Food Destinations list highlights the most beloved culinary cities across the globe — places where food lovers can feast their way through vibrant markets, iconic restaurants, and unforgettable local specialties. The most recent list features globally acclaimed cities like Rome, London, Paris, and Marrakech — all […]

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Why Hotels Are Ditching Bathroom Doors: The Trend That’s Enraging Travelers

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I read this article on the Wall Street Journal about a hotel trend in which they are moving away from real doors to the bathroom.  Personally, I have stayed in rooms that have these barn doors, glass doors or even a totally open space.  It definitely bothers me that there is no proper bathroom door.

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U.S. Airlines in the World’s Safest Airlines for 2026

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Each year, AirlineRatings.com — a respected aviation safety evaluator — publishes a list of the world’s safest airlines based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including incident history, fleet age, pilot training, international safety audits, turbulence prevention measures, and much more. In 2026, the site ranked 320 global carriers and highlighted the Top 25 full-service

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The Best Time of Year to Drive Into NYC: The Week Between Christmas and New Year’s

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For most of the year, driving into New York City feels like a test of challenge almost akin to an Odyssey.  You start with overcrowded highways then congested bridges and tunnels.  Once you arrive in the City, you are met with gridlock on the streets and almost impossible parking.  But there is one short period

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The “Book Direct” Myth: Why Hotels Want You to Pay More for Less

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A recent viral post from a Marriott employee on Reddit issued a dire warning to travelers: Stop using Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). The poster claimed there is zero benefit to using sites like Expedia or Booking.com, alleging they hide fees, offer worse service, and mark you as a second-class citizen the moment you check in.

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