Tripadvisor shout outs – why? What’s up with Tripadvisor shoutouts highlighting individual staff by name? I see tons of these, and usually it’s the only review by the user. I figure they are fake, but is there some incentive to highlighting a particular person at the hotel? Do they get a bonus or? I get having a really great person on staff who makes an impact on your stay, …

Is it good to book through TripAdvisor? My family and I have been researching activities for our upcoming vacation, and we’re contemplating whether it’s wise to book directly on TripAdvisor. While we understand that it’s generally recommended to book directly on the companies websites, we noticed that TripAdvisor offers a cheaper price for the same activities. However, we’re uncertain…