Internet Slams Hotel For ‘Automatically’ Adding ‘Optional’ Tip to Bill

A man said in a now-viral post that they recently stayed at a hotel that adds automatic gratuities to all breakfast bills.

Posting in Reddit’s “Mildly Infuriating” forum under the username u/ddawkins19, the man posted a photo of a sign from the hotel breakfast bar calling the automatic gratuities “optional”—a word that bothered many Redditors. The post has garnered nearly 9,000 upvotes and more than 600 comments.

According to Toast, a restaurant management software company, automatic gratuities are “set [fees] as determined by the restaurant added to the bill of a party.” Many restaurants use automatic gratuities to ensure their

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Passion for Italy Podcast Episode #19 Why Aren’t You in Italy? · Passion for Italy Travel

Welcome to your adventure in Italy that you are going to do in the future perhaps next year or the year after. I have been reading a lot lately about how to make the most of life and how to create it and make it happen.

Mid life we ​​all need to stop and take a pause. The only good thing to come out of Covid was that the world paused. It gave us a lot of time to breathe and think and assess our lives and relationships. I am sure a lot of people thought about how one wishes

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Mathieu van der Poel arrested on eve of world road race

Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands rides across the Sea Cliff Bridge during the elite men's road race at the world road cycling championships in Wollongong, Australia, Sunday, Sept.  25, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands rides across the Sea Cliff Bridge during the elite men’s road race at the world road cycling championships in Wollongong, Australia, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

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Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel, one of the title favorites for the men’s race at the road cycling world championships, has been arrested and charged by police for an alleged assault at the team’s hotel on the eve of the race.

According to reports van der Poel became annoyed after children knocked on his hotel room door several times

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Japan Weighs Plan for Ban on Hotel Guests Without Masks -Media

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government is considering allowing hotels to refuse entry to guests who do not wear masks and follow other measures to control infection during an outbreak, Fuji News Network said on Wednesday.

The government will submit a bill at an extraordinary session of parliament next month that would revise the law governing hotels and inns, allowing them more power to enforce infection measures, the network said.

The move would come at a time when Japan is expected to further ease its COVID-19 border controls, waiving visa requirements for certain tourists and removing a limit on daily arrivals.

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The Pridwin Lodge on Shelter Island Returns to Its Roots

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The Pridwin Lodge and Cottages has been a mainstay of the Shelter Island group because it opened in 1927. After a two-year renovation, the property is again in motion, and if it initially appears like little has modified, that was exactly the purpose.

“As a historic landmark on Shelter Island, we have now sought to protect the custom of this distinctive property whereas enhancing choices for year-round enjoyment,” Curtis Bashaw, managing accomplice of Cape Resorts mentioned of the resort, which celebrated its official ribbon slicing on July 14.

The Petry household has owned The Pridwin since 1961,

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Lake Garda Italy – High 10 Issues to Do in Lake Garda

Lake Garda (Italy) is a well-liked vacationer vacation spot in northern Italy — and when you go to, you will perceive why. The nation’s greatest Lake, it is a picturesque spot that is certain to enchant you with its serene setting and fabulous meals.

Learn on for extra details about Lake Garda and the final word information on what to see, do and eat whilst you’re there.

The place to Keep in Lake Garda

The Primary Details About Lake Garda

Set north of Verona, Lake Garda occupies a floor space of ​​about 370 sq. kilometers (143 sq. miles). The

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Ardour for Italy Podcast Episode 10: Rebirth, A private Renaissance

Hello and welcome to the Ardour for Italy Podcast. That is Lindsay, from the Tampa, Florida workplace.

Over the previous few weeks, you’ve heard tales from our suppliers about their lives throughout COVID, how they’ve gotten by and made probably the most of a troublesome time. You may have additionally heard from Gemma and Allison about their love tales with Italy.

In the present day, I am sharing mine. This can be a private story, however I hope it evokes you to take advantage of the time

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Hong Kong cuts lodge quarantine for vacationers to three days

Hong Kong is decreasing the period of time vacationers might want to serve lodge quarantine, from seven days down to 3 beginning Friday.

“The seven-day quarantine lodge association might be modified to 3 days in a quarantine lodge, plus 4 days of residence medical surveillance,” Chief Govt John Lee mentioned at a press convention Monday.

After finishing the lodge quarantine, vacationers can keep at residence or in a lodge for the 4 days of surveillance. Throughout this era folks will be capable to depart their place of residence, however can not enter “locations the place there’s energetic checking of vaccine

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