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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Essential Tips to Save Money on Hotels

Traveling today has become very expensive so it is better to consider every idea to save money on traveling, whether you are planning for a business trip or a family vacation. Here are some tips on how to save money on hotels while traveling:
  • Decide the place and time you would like to go and consider visiting your destination and staying in hotels during off season.
  • Stay two or more nights at the same hotels. Often this can result in savings or a rebate in the form of cash back or a gas card.
  • The Internet allows you to compare prices, facilities and meal packages far more easily than was ever possible before.
  • If you are taking a trip with your friends or family, ensure to inquire about group rates or family rates because some hotels offer discounts for such groups.
  • Often you can save money by presenting the card which is similar to a credit card format, attached to the front cover of the Entertainment Book to hotels even if you do not own it.
  • Also it is better to book hotels as a package along with the flight tickets, with this you can save a substantial amount of money at many hotels.
  • If you are prepared to stay in less popular cities or on the outskirts rather than the city center you will get a better deal.
  • Choose a hotel based on recommendations and also look for the last minute deals.
  • Be flexible in the dates and avoid traveling on weekend, the rates in the hotel will be less during the week days.
  • Search for gift cards for hotels on different websites and purchase those at a discount.
  • Join a frequent visitor club at hotels and you can receive free or discounted visits and perks based on the number and frequency of past stays at hotels.
  • Consider alternate forms of lodging. If you are staying somewhere for an extended period of time, think about corporate housing, or a time share.

Traveling costs have a very huge effect on the enjoyability of the trip. Hence, by following above few trips one can make their trip tension free.


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