Travel Bites: Airport Hotels Get Cool, United's Secret Perk & More!

Airport hotels are the unavoidable option when your overnight layover or flight delay gives you no time to play around—and then generally suck. Luckily these ten properties are leading the way for hotels you actually will want to stay at. [CNT]Other than some sweet fare glitches, what IS all the hype about Middle Eastern airlines like Etihad, Emirates and Qatar? It’s all in the details says one writer, take a look. [USA Today]When it comes to choosing a health insurance plan, your #travellife should have more influence than you think. Check this breakdown to get started. [NYTimes]Rising crime against cruise ship passengers has many tourists, and cruise ships, passing on St. Lucia. What's being done? Not much it seems. [TP]If you fly United loyally, a new (kinda) secret upgrade perk could be coming your way. [Skift]