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The handshake that can unlock a fully booked hotel

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The concept of a resort being completely fully booked is largely a myth meant to deter the masses. A strategically placed hundred-dollar handshake with the right concierge magically alters reality, instantly conjuring an available suite out of thin air.

The handshake that can unlock a fully booked hotel
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