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Travelers can enjoy a staycation at top resorts and hotels for $25 a day – it can even solve late-night flight conundrum
TRAVELERS looking for a staycation or faced with a long gap between their check-out time and flight can now take advantage of a hotel pass for a surprisingly low price.
I recently went on a trip with my parents and two younger sisters to Orlando, Florida—a place we New Yorkers have visited dozens of times before.
We initially went for a no-thrills visit to my aunt’s home in the Villages; however, I was determined to try something new this time around.
Orlando hotels for a family of five in the summer can cost several hundreds of dollars, a price way out of my budget.
Luckily, I found a pass that allowed me to take full advantage of hotel amenities for a quarter of the price.
ResortPass grants travelers looking for a vacation, staycation, or simply to fill the time before a flight the ability to lounge around certain hotels for a discounted price.
The pass offers deals to over 400 cities in 35 states, as well as passes to some resorts in the Bahamas and Mexico.
When I visited the ResortPass website to search for deals in Orlando, I was surprised by the variety of passes offered.
From a cabana at the Four Seasons to a spa pass to one of the Disney resorts, there was a never-ending list of options.
When searching for a pass, you can specify whether you want a pool pass, spa pass, or to rent out a day room.
I ended up choosing two different passes: one for manicures and pedicures for my two sisters and me at Margaritaville, and another for a cabana at the Hilton.
Of course I couldn’t leave my mom out of the spa day, so I bought her a 50-minute massage.
The spa treatments at Margaritaville cost around $100 each and include access to the pink Himalayan salt rooms, sauna, pool, and bar.
I was also able to roam freely around the Margaritaville property and set up my remote-work setup for a bit in the business room.
The best part of the spa day was our ability to stroll between the sauna and the pool while still being able to keep our stuff in the spa lockers once our treatments were over.
A little tip: make sure you know exactly what your package includes, as not all of the employees were familiar with what the pass encompassed.
What is ResortPass?
ResortPass grants exclusive day passes to travelers at some of the country’s top hotels.
To book a pass, you need to:
- Visit the ResortPass website
- Search for the city you want to visit
- Select the type of pass you’re looking for
- Browse the options and book
If you’re booking a spa pass, you may need to call the spa after you buy the pass to schedule a treatment.
The Resort Pass kept going the next day when my whole family went to the Hilton for our cabana.
For $200, we were given access to a private cabana from 9 am to 7 pm, if we wanted to stay that long.
The cabana came stocked with complimentary soft drinks, a fruit platter, and towels.
Checking in for the pass was also a breeze.
When we first arrived, we were directed to a line specifically for Resort Pass users, where all we needed to show them was our confirmation and ID.
After checking in, we were escorted to the cabana and immediately greeted by a personal waiter.
We munched on some appetizers from the FastBreak Sports Bar before floating around in the 892-foot lazy river.
Later on, we ordered a bucket of High Noons and played a game of volleyball on the volleyball court.
We would have stayed the whole day; however, in typical Florida fashion, a massive thunderstorm passed by, ruining the otherwise perfect pool day we planned.
While a Resort Pass may not be worth it if you’re already staying in a five-star hotel, it is 100% worth it if you want to change things up on your next trip or entertain your family for the day.
Living just one hour away from New York City, I plan to use a Resort Pass when out-of-state friends visit or when I’m relaxing on a weekend.
Abandoned iconic stadium officially to be demolished and replaced by new NFL venue after $1.1 billion decision
THE Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the District of Columbia is one step closer to becoming a reality.
DC officials approved the $3.8 billion plan to redevelop the site of RFK stadium for a mixed-use project.
The Council of the District of Columbia passed the stadium bill by a vote of 9-3, which was more than the neccessary number.
The Commanders are set to pay $2.7 billion of the development costs of the project.
Around $1.1 billion will come from the District of Columbia.
With this decision, the historic RFK Stadium will officially be demolished.
Part of the deal for the new stadium ensured that a majority of workers on the job will be DC residents.
“The era of a crumbling sea of asphalt on the banks of the Anacostia is finally coming to an end,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a statement.
“In its place, we will bring our team home and deliver a state-of-the-art, Super Bowl–ready stadium for our Commanders.
“We will build a campus that makes our city proud for generations of Washingtonians to come.”
City and team officials hope that the new, state of the art stadium will revive the economy in the area.
“This is a historic moment,” Commanders owner Josh Harris said.
“This project is about more than delivering a world-class stadium worthy of our players, fans, and the region.
“It’s about revitalizing a critical part of our city, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking long-term economic benefits for the District.”
Fans are thrilled to see the stadium making progress, and shared their thoughts on social media.
“1 step closer!” one fan said.
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March 12 - Free Agency begins
April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 4 – 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day triple header
January 4, 2026 – End of regular-season
February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
“Commanders forever!” another fan said.
“Josh Harris changed my life,” a third fan said.
“WE ARE GOING BACK TO DC!!” a fourth fan said.
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Murky cancellation policy at popular gym under fire as club follows rival Equinox, SoulCycle – and cash is up for grabs
A POPULAR gym’s cancellation policy has come under fire for its practices, even catching the attention of law officials.
In one major US state, multiple gyms paid out money to users after it was found that their cancellation policies were too strict.
In Long Island, New York, Aneva Gym has agreed to settle with users who claimed they got stuck with memberships they didn’t want.
Attorney General Letitia James announced the settlement this week, which will also see Aneva Gym change its policy to make it easier to cancel memberships.
It was found that Aneva Gym’s cancellation policy broke state law, which allows consumers to cancel their membership online, by mail, by phone or in person.
But it was found that Aneva Gym forced its members to cancel in writing and in person.
Aneva Gym also forced patrons to cancel 30 days before their memberships renewed.
This violates state law, which allows consumers to cancel up to three business days after a monthly membership restarts or 15 days for an annual membership.
The gym also didn’t provide members with contracts, which are required by law.
Aneva Gym will be paying out an additional $5,000 to the attorney general’s office.
This is for failing to post a legally required bond with the Department of State when it opened.
James said in a statement: “Aneva Gym misled its customers, causing many to keep paying for gym memberships that they should have been able to easily cancel.
“Clear contracts and simple cancellation processes protect consumers.
“I will continue to enforce our laws to make sure businesses do not take advantage of New Yorkers.”
Howard Rubin, an attorney for Aneva, added: “We’re grateful that the attorney general found that we were acting with good intentions, and we welcome the opportunity to comply with the regulations, which, frankly, we should have known but were unaware of.”
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Other major gyms in the state have been forced to pay out huge sums to settle claims against them.
What's a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes,' a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
In June, Equinox and its sister brand SoulCycle came under investigation for their practices between February 2021 and July 2024.
It was found that neither company properly informed consumers about strict cancellation policies and memberships that automatically renew.
James’ investigation found that Equinox gyms did not make it clear that monthly memberships forced users into a minimum yearlong obligation.
As a result, parent company Equinox Group will have to pay up to a collective $600,000 to New Yorkers.
Equinox Group has agreed to pay out up to $250 to every person who has complained about the company’s practices.
On top of this, anyone who signed up for Equinox, SoulCycle, or Equinox+ online fitness classes is also entitled to up to $100 in compensation.
This is specifically between February 9, 2021, and May 19 of this year.
Equinox Group is also required to change its policies due to the agreement reached as part of the settlement.
Dan Bank, a spokesperson for Equinox, said: “Prior to being made aware of this inquiry, we had already begun to make changes to our terms and conditions in conformance with all statutory requirements, and our policies are in full compliance.
“We are pleased that this matter is resolved.”
