Uploaded October 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Before I was a professional deal expert, I inspected 4- and 5-star hotels, restaurants and spas for a living. Each week, I would jet off to another new city to inspect another new property. It was a rough job, but someone had to do it. Here are five things I learned that will help you get the most out of your stay.
And yes, I have a lot of slippers -- and so do my friends and family.

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