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A career in management consulting was a natural progression after graduating with a degree in Economics. However, while I get to spend lots of time playing with PowerPoint presentations and Excel models, being a consultant offers little opportunity for my inner writer to express herself. A little freelance writing on the side has proven to be just the creative avenue I need.

My lifestyle has seen me living and working in different cities around the world, including vibrant Hong Kong, fast-paced New York, emerging Kuala Lumpur, and most recently, sunny Sydney. The varied experiences contribute to my eclectic tastes, allowing me to write about a wide range of topics.

I am the channel manager for the Hotels and Accommodations subchannel under the main travel channel. Feel free to send me any questions or comments about the subchannel, or about writing for Helium in general, by clicking on the "Contact This Writer" button under my profile picture or tweet me @pennecole.

My passion is ...

travelling and writing

I know too much about ...

writing Powerpoint decks

My parents always told me ...

to find someone who treats me like gold

My childhood ambition ...

was to be an air stewardess

My favorite memory ...

is of spending time with my family as a kid - splashing in waterfalls, going for long bike rides with my dad, making cookies with my mom

Why I write ...

to find out more about the world

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

House, Glee, Gossip Girl, and Terry Pratchett

My first job ...

was as an underpaid consultant with a head office in the Twin Towers of Kuala Lumpur

My best moment ...

is when the words are flowing freely and I'm on a writing roll

My inspiration ...

is the many wonderful writers here at Helium who share their tips and experiences, helping writers to grow and thrive

Travel > Hotel Reviews Are hotel price guarantees any good?

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Most online hotel booking websites, from Expedia and Travelocity to hotel websites offer hotel price guarantees. Expedia, for example, has a Best Price Guarantee that will refund the difference between the rate you paid and the lower rate, and provide a $50 travel coupon on top. Similarly, the Hyatt’s Best Rate Guarantee promises to match the lower rate and provide an additional 20% discount on the room rate. However, are these hotel price guarantees any good? As is usually the case, this depends on the fine print associated with the price guarantee. Qualifying rate   ...

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