Technology has changed almost every aspect of our lives, including the way we plan and take our vacation time. In fact, the Internet and smartphones have drastically opened up travel possibilities because they enable people to become their own travel agents. Although this shifts more of the planning and booking phase onto consumers, it also comes with many desirable perks such as reduced expenses. Lodging in the smartphone era Looking for hotels has never been easier thanks to the prevalence of online booking and discount sites. However, smartphones have also greatly expanded our lodging options. In the past, you might…

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