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5 Golden Rules for a Great Holiday
Planning to go on a holiday. Follow these golden rules to make your trip a good one.
Rule 1: Plan everything in advance. There is nothing worse than a poorly planned trip. Start right from the beginning i.e. deciding your destination to booking...
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Send a Holiday Message that Gives Back
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What you need to know about - senior citizens travel
Are you drained of sitting at home, doing babysitting of your grandchildren? Have your dreams to explore the world not turned to reality? Are your eyes longing to capture the grandeur of the world around you? If yes, don't detain yourself from...
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Who Else Wants To Sleep Great While Away From Home?
There are many, many ways for travelers to locate a great
hotel to stay in during a trip away - whether it is for
pleasure or business. The most common source of finding a
hotel is usually online because it is the fastest way
to search for many hotels in one area and you can usually
find an inexpensive, last minute option.
People travel for various reasons, and the purpose of their
trip will often influence their preference for hotel
reservations. Some travel frequently for business reasons
while others travel less frequently on vacations and
holidays. Whatever the reason, people will seek to find a
hotel that they feel comfortable in.
If you are traveling for business, it is always recommended
that you investigate the various hotel options before you
leave. Many hotels offer their regular business clients
special discounts on regular room rates plus other benefits
such as complimentary breakfast and newspapers. You can save
yourself, and indeed your firm, significant dollars by doing
your homework. This is particularly important when
reservations are made at the last minute and would normally
attract higher room rates. This usually does not occur if
you are a frequent guest at the hotel.
It is important to find a hotel you can relax in, when
traveling. This is particularly the case if you are a
business traveler, because the comforts of a quality
hotel are especially welcome when you are alone, away from
home and tired and weary. Even the familiarity of
the hotel
employees can help put you at ease.
If you are traveling as a tourist then it is probably
important to you that you find a hotel that is located close
to the attractions. Many of these offer promotions and
discounts to the surrounding attractions as a means to
attract and encourage additional business. By researching
your hotel options before arriving - perhaps using the
Internet, you can save yourself both money and time - both
of which you will need for your vacation.
Travelers can find a hotel over the web, through the
newspaper, in magazines, or by making contact with a travel
agent. Depending on the age and interests of the traveler,
the hotel they choose can vary. Many people select to stay
in a hotel that is located close to the airport, or to the
city's attractions such as shopping centers. This means
that the traveler can sometimes avoid renting a car if they
find a hotel in a central location. Cities with public
transportation also make this easier. Depending on the
traveler~s budget, they can find a hotel with wonderful
accommodations in great tourist spots. Preparing ahead of
time helps to guarantee the best rates and available
options for the ultimate trip.
About the Author
The author is an avid traveler and has found a few simple rules that will make your travels a breeze.
Annastasia Rizzo is founder of All About Hotels an excellent resource site dedicated to information on hotels
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