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8 things not to forget when traveling to the tropics
Copyright 2005 Dave Markel
Sometimes it is hard to pack for a place or climate that is new. When packing to go to the tropics there are some items that you don't want to forget.
1. Appropriate Identification: With tighter security these days it...
A TIME-TRAVEL POSTCARD...
(c) Theolonius McTavish 2004. All rights reserved. Seeking a spot of serenity somewhere in the universe, I recently booked a deep-discount dodgy berth on the ‘White Elephant Express Space Shuttle’, to a little known place in a galaxy far, far...
Bird Flu - Information for Travelers
If an Avian Bird Flu pandemic strikes theres no doubt it will have a devastating effect on the travel industry. This document touches briefly on Bird Flu and provides advice for Travelers who are going to be ultimately more susceptible if a pandemic...
Travel Chicago - Tour The Must See Sites Even Local Chicagoans Visit!
The allure of Chicago is completely understandable. Located in the middle of the country amongst corn fields and pressed up against Lake Michigan, this fast paced action packed city is full of excitement. The winters are cold, but the summers are...
Traveling in Germany
When deciding to take a vacation to a western country, I
recommend Germany. It has various landscapes and very nice small
towns and big cities.
This country is, of course, to big to travel all at one time but
with a trip of about one month,...
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Getting The Best Travel Accomodations
Choosing the Best Travel Accommodation
There are many things to consider when choosing your travel
accommodations. The decision could make your trip fun or a
disappointment. Choosing the right hotel is a must. Most
travelers spend more time in airline ticket reservations and
bargains but less time in choosing the right accommodations.
Thus they may end up on the wrong side of the bed during their
stay.
To get the most out of your hotel accommodations, remember to
book as early as possible and make your dates more flexible.
Hotels that specialize for business people will consider
weekends as off season. Family vacationers could tap into these
special packages during weekends. Primarily, you should choose
your hotel based on name, amenities, features, price, packages
and location.
Here are some considerations in choosing your best travel
accommodations:
1. Accommodations should be family-friendly. Always ask if your
hotel offers children activity areas with educational and fun
activities supervised by duly-trained care-givers.
2. Your hotel should provide a swimming pool for children,
daycare service, crib rental and child-proof electrical outlets.
3. Stay in a hotel that has electronic room-key cards and has a
security viewer installed on their doors.
4. Make it a priority to choose a room on the upper floor.
5. If you're the one who likes to spend more time in your hotel
room and the balcony, you should ask for the available amenities
and the conditions of the surrounding environment.
6. Depending on whether you're on a private or business trip,
ask your hotel about the
availability of laundry service, hair
dryers, coffee makers, newspapers, free meals, fax machine, bar,
cable television, parking, shuttle service, internet connection,
etc.
7. The hotel property layout and its location may speak more of
its surrounding environment. Noisy locations such as
construction on adjacent property, car traffic and noisy
waterfalls are not specified on hotel flyers. So be sure to ask
about it.
8. Beautifully landscaped surroundings with trees, flowers and
inner courts also enhance your travel pleasure. Moreover, gift
shops and restaurants all add up to a wonderful travel
experience.
9. The location of your hotel with respect to main attraction is
equally important. It could save you money on taxi and bus fare.
10. Make sure that the room service is provided 24 hours a day.
11. Check out the room itself. Is it brightly colored or
classical? It sets the mood of your travel.
In order to get the most out of your travel, whether for
business or family vacations, be sure to know everything about
the hotel you are planning to check in to. Ask friends and
relatives who have been there. Don't just depend on the hotel's
webpage which is undoubtedly biased. Having to stay in a hotel
which you don't like could ruin your trip.
About the author:
Jay is the web owner of http://www.airline-tickets.biz Airline Tickets, a
website that provides information and resources on vacations,
airfare, hotels, and travel. You can visit his website at:
http://www.hotels-in.net Discount Hotels
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