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Name: Catharine Hamm
Job: Travel Editor, LA Times
Summary: Los Angeles Time Travel Editor Catharine Hamm spent years managing publications like The San Bernadino Sun and Kansas City Star, before deciding to follow her passion for travel journalism. For more than 12 years now, Catharine has been enlightening others to the possibilities the world of travel has to offer.
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 Hotel Basics 
  1. Catharine Hamm
  2. How should I pick a hotel? 
  3. What are the most common types of rooms offered by hotels? 
  4. What is an "extended stay" hotel? 
  5. What options are available if I am traveling with my family or a group? 
  6. What is a hotel room "upgrade"? 
  7. What is a hotel room "rack rate"? 
  8. What is a hotel room "cancellation policy"? 
  9. Who rates hotels? 
  10. What are "customer review ratings", and can they be trusted? 
  11. What is an "aggregator site"? 
  12. How do aggregator sites differ from other types of sites? 
 Booking A Hotel Room 
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  2. How do I book a hotel room? 
  3. What are the pitfalls of booking a hotel room online? 
  4. What if a website states the hotel I want is sold out? 
  5. How do I know my online hotel reservation has been confirmed? 
  6. What are the benefits of using a travel agent to book a hotel room? 
  7. What can happen if I travel without hotel reservations? 
 Alternate Accomodations 
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  2. What is a "motel"? 
  3. What are the advantages of staying at a motel? 
  4. What is a "bed and breakfast"? 
  5. What features should I ask about when booking a bed and breakfast? 
  6. Are bed and breakfast rates comparable to hotel rates? 
  7. What are the advantages of a bed and breakfast? 
  8. What is a "hostel"? 
  9. Are hostels suitable only for young people and students? 
  10. What should I expect when staying at a hostel? 
  11. What is a "resort"? 
  12. Are resorts generally more expensive than hotels? 
  13. What is an "all-inclusive" resort? 
 Hotel Deals, Tips, And Tricks 
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  2. What kind of deals or discounts do hotels offer senior citizens? 
  3. How can I use my Auto Club card to get a hotel discount? 
  4. How can I use my AAA discount when booking a reservation online? 
  5. What are the secrets to booking a hotel room over the phone? 
  6. What is an "opaque site"? 
  7. How can I save money when booking a hotel using an opaque site? 
  8. Can I get a better deal avoiding the 800 number and calling the hotel directly? 
  9. What is a "late check out"? 
  10. Is it possible to get a cheaper rate if I just walk into a hotel? 
  11. Are there certain types of hotels that families should avoid? 
  12. How do I get the best deal on my hotel room? 
 Hotel Services And Amenities 
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  2. What are hotel "amenities"? 
  3. What is a "concierge"? 
  4. What are my options when it comes to hotel parking? 
  5. What are the standard rules for tipping hotel personnel? 
  6. During my hotel stay, how much should I tip the bellhop? 
  7. During my hotel stay, how much should I tip the parking valet? 
  8. During my hotel stay, how much should I tip the room maid? 
  9. During my hotel stay, how often and how much should I tip the doorman? 
  10. Should I tip the concierge? 
  11. What recourse do I have if I arrive to find my hotel is undergoing renovation? 
  12. What recourse do I have if I am unhappy with my hotel room? 
  13. What recourse do I have if I am unhappy with my overall hotel stay? 
  14. What can I do if I'm worried about the cleanliness of my hotel room? 
 Hidden Hotel Fees 
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  2. What kind of hidden fees are commonly found on hotel bills? 
  3. What are "resort fees"? 
  4. Will the hotel waive the fees if I do not use the services? 
  5. How can I make sure I don't end up paying hidden fees? 
 Picking A Vacation For Couples 
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  2. What factors should I consider when choosing a couples destination? 
  3. What are popular resort destinations for couples? 
  4. What are popular senior destinations for couples? 
  5. What are popular honeymoon destinations for couples? 
  6. What are popular adventure destinations for couples? 
  7. What are popular cultural destinations for couples? 
  8. What is an 'all inclusive' vacation package? 
  9. What are some couples destinations I can find in my backyard? 
  10. What are some destinations that an experienced traveler may consider? 
 Research And Booking A Vacation For Couples 
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  2. Where can I get information about couples destinations? 
  3. What services can help me find couples destinations? 
  4. Should I use a travel agent to book a couples vacation? 
  5. How far in advance should I book a couples vacation? 
  6. Where is a good place to book airfare to my couples destination? 
  7. Where is a good place to book a rental car for my couples vacation? 
  8. What are the pitfalls when booking a couples vacation? 
  9. Are there any fees associated with booking a couples vacation online? 
  10. What is a vacation 'off-peak season'? 
  11. What are