Travel Bites: Prostitution In The UAE, Miami Hotel Sales, Hotel Check-In Rituals & More

This deal on The Claridge in Miami ($103 a night!) is a good reason for a last-minute getaway. I'm totally free this weekend, btw. [Vacationist]Reading this article gives me comfort that my hotel check-in rituals aren't as quirky as I thought. Because some of you guys like to jump straight into bed in your skivvies! [Hotel Chatter]When it's time to book your trip, debating the odds between a discounter site (Expedia) and direct with your airline/hotel can get a little gray. Here are three myths about booking at the source. [NYT]The UAE and prostitution? For a country that looks down on bare arms, this writer's experience in Dubai will make you think twice...or three times. [TSL]Like champagne? Well if you plan on going to the French home of bubbly, this insider's guide is a good place to start. [WSJ]