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Booking air tickets and reserving hotel rooms are two among the most necessary preparations for a tour. Earlier, travelers had to face frustration purchasing air tickets and reserving hotels on spot. Internet and online tour operators have changed the scene and added convenience to tour planning. What more! There are expert tour operators that offer online air ticket booking and hotel reservation under one site. Here you can learn how it works and how it helps in saving money.

Complete Tour Planning Solutions

Online tour operators offer exclusive tour packages which include air tickets, hotel deals, car rentals and other such facilities. These packages are of great value, not only for the travelers but also for the tour operators. Those looking for domestic or international air ticket booking at one of the online booking websites may come across desirable hotel reservation deals as well. And those looking for hotel reservations may find cheap air travel deals at one site. In both the situations, travelers can expect to save significant amount of money.

Online tour operators are able to attract customers by offering deals in both categories. If a traveler purchases an air travel ticket as well as a hotel deal from the same website, it doubles the profit for the tour operator owning that website. As a result, the concept has become popular among online tour operators as well as travelers.

How to Find Such Deals?

First of all, you must search for a reputed and reliable tour operator online who offers cheap air tickets along with hotel reservation deals. The best way is to compare the deals offered by different tour operators in the region and find the one offering cheap and best deals.

If a tour operator offers international hotel bookings along with air ticket deals, you must consider whether the hotel deal being offered is in your favor or not. Learn more about the hotel, its location and facilities offered to the guests. Make sure that the hotel deal offered along with cheap online air ticket actually fulfills your expectations.

Within a few minutes, you can book air tickets as well as hotel room for honeymoon tour, family tour, business tour or any other type of tour. Annu Travels is a leading air ticket booking India company with the availability of hotel deals, car rentals and other complementary deals. Real time information on various types of deals can be found using the company’s website, without leaving the comfort of one’s home.

New York City is consistently one of the top US destinations for travel and tourism. Often referred to as “the greatest city in the world”, there is much more to the Big Apple than just Manhattan and Times Square. New York City’s outlying neighborhoods, or the “outer boroughs”, are home to some of the most diverse cultural communities in America.

While the outer boroughs of Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx are popular for residents, most tourists still opt to book hotels in Manhattan. The close proximity to attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, the Theatre District, Central Park and Times Square make Manhattan hotels a convenient choice for NYC tourists. But booking a hotel room in Manhattan does not have to empty your wallet. By observing a few budget-friendly travel tips and tricks, even the novice traveler can get fantastic accommodations in NYC without losing their shirt.

When planning your vacation to NYC, take into account peak travel times and seasons. Times of the year that attract the most tourists put the hotels in a position of power economically. With more would-be tourists than rooms to house them in, hotels can pretty much name their price for a Manhattan hotel room. By traveling off-season when vacancies are higher, you can catch hotels at a time when they are slashing rates to attract much-needed guests while competing with other area hotels.

Although NYC is difficult to experience in a short span of time, this is not a reflection on its size. New York City is actually quite small, and quick to travel across due to the grid map street layout and variety of public transportation options available. When deciding on where to book your NYC hotel room, don’t aim for the hottest areas. Chances are that a 5-minute subway ride from the major action and tourism centers could save you loads of money off an otherwise expensive hotel room. Look to the lesser-trafficked areas of Manhattan to find boutique hotels at significant savings.

Lastly, don’t ignore the revolutionary travel solutions available on the Internet when planning to visit the big city. Taking an afternoon to browse travel and hotel forums and discussion groups can provide a world of education on how to secure the best possible rates for your hotel booking. The advent of price comparison hotel shopping sites like Orbitz and Expedia allow travelers to have hotels compete for their business and receive instant price quotes from the comfort of their desk chair. Historical pricing data available on some of these sites will also help you determine which seasons are the cheapest and which are the most expensive to travel during.

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Routes: Hanoi – Sapa – Halong – Ninh Binh – Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Nha Trang – Saigon – Cu Chi – Mekong
Duration:   21 days

Day 1: Good morning Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi, city tour of the 1000 year old capital
Day 3: Hanoi – Tam Coc – Hoa Lu – Sapa, night train
Day 4: Sapa – Ta Phin, trekking and homestay (4 hours)
Day 5: More trekking and back to Sapa
Day 6: Sapa – Tam Duong by Jeep
Day 7: Tam Duong – Sapa – Hanoi, via night train
Day 8: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Day 9: Halong Bay – HanoiDay
10: Your free day in HanoiDay
11: Hue, city tour Day
12: Hue, boat trip – HoianDay
13: Hoian, walking tour in the ancient town
Day 14: Hoian – Nha Trang
Day 15: Nha Trang, island boat trip
Day 16: Nha Trang – Saigon, city tour
Day 17: Tay Ninh and the Cu Chi tunnels
Day 18: Saigon to the fertile Mekong Delta (Cai Be – Can Tho)
Day 19: Can Tho – Saigon
Day 20: Free day in Saigon
Day 21: Departure Saigon, Goodbye Vietnam

Welcome to Hanoi, we will meet and take you to your hotel, check in your hotel then today is free at your leisure, to rest or explore around at your own pace. Overnight in Hanoi.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel

Depart at 8:00 am, after checking out, from your hotel by car. We will begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho, learning about his great life at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place. Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature.

The site of Vietnam\’s first University, built in twelfth century, to teach the royals the Confucius theory. Here we will also have a chance to see a traditional music performance. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant for a taste of authentic Hanoi Pho. In the afternoon, choose one from the numerous museums or temples around Hanoi (Museum of Ethnology, Women\’s Museum, History Museum or Quan Thanh Temple). A late afternoon walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi\’s fascinating Old Quarter for some great fun, shopping, and street side traditional food. This is your chance to be part of typical Hanoian style and its traditional Vietnamese culture. We finish our relaxing but informative day by attending a Water Puppet Show, a favorite experience for all visitors to Vietnam.We can help you get back to your hotel if you wish, but often our guests would just rather spend the early evening enjoying a drink with a view of the city. Dinner on your own.

: Retire to your hotel for the night. All meals, Car / bus, Entrance fee(s)

Pick-up from your hotel is at 8:00 am, we have a 2 hour drive (110km South) to the city of Ninh Binh, also known as the Inland Halong and the Ancient Capital. It will be an exciting day highlighted, by a 2 hour boat ride in a hand- woven bamboo row boat down the Tam Coc streams enjoying spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone mountain peaks. After lunch served at a local riverside restaurant we make a short transfer (4 km) down a peaceful country road to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital eleven centuries ago. Here, there are two temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the founders of the ancient capital during the 10th century. Return to Hanoi around 5:00 pm.8:30 pm: Transfer from an prearranged meeting spot to the station for your night train to Sapa.

: All meals Car / bus Entrance fee(s), Tour Guide, Hotel, AC train tickets

.The train arrives in Lao Cai at about 6:30 am where your PanViet guide will welcome you. Look for the “PanViet Travel” sign when you exit the train station. Then take a morning drive through the clouds by car / bus to Sapa (about 1.5 hours).

When you arrive in Sapa you will be taken to a local restaurant for a morning shower & breakfast. Then we will take a short ride from Sapa to our trekking base where we start our trek through terraced rice fields and Hmong villages. Chances to meet and talk with locals working in the fields are plentiful. We will break for a picnic lunch en route then continue trekking to Ta Phin village of the Dao people (4 hours). Your Dao host family will warmly welcome you to their traditional home where we will share in an ethnic style dinner and stay the night.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, All meals, Entrance fee(s), Home-stay

At the first of gleam of daylight, you will see and hear the sounds of morning village life. You can join them in some of their activities, like feeding the animals, cleaning the houses, gardening or preparing breakfast. After breakfast, we will complete our trek on valley route to the main road (4 hours) linking Lao Cai and Sapa. Alternatively, for this long trek, you can choose a short morning wander around the village for about 1 hour, resulting in more time spent with the host family and other villagers. For both options, you will be supported by our car / bus back to Sapa (30 minutes).
When we arrive back in Sapa we will check in to the hotel, shower, and have lunch. At 2:30 pm we will visit the gardens of beautiful Ham Rong mountain & take part in a traditional ethnic music performance put on by the ethnic minority people. Then return at your own leisure with free time to discover the secrets of this colorful town. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa town.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, All meals

Morning preparations, breakfast, check-out, then it is time to take a wonderful journey by jeep. We will go up and over Tram Ton pass and then descend, zig-zagging to the valley below. The views on this trip are absolutely incredible! Our destination is Tam Duong, but before we get there we will visit Binh Lu and see hilltribe people carrying with them their hand crafted products or leading animals on the way to market. You will be free to wonder around but please be respectful of the people here as they are reluctant to have their picture taken without permission. This area has not seen many tourists. We will have lunch here, then continue through the untouched villages with frequent stops to visit and talk to the locals. Overnight in Tam Duong.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, All meals.

Breakfast then back in the jeep for the uphill climb back to Sapa. Time for capture yesterday\’s missed photographs of this fabulous areas. If this day falls on Sunday then 2 beautiful markets can be visited on our way.

You will return to Sapa in late afternoon and finally depart for the Lao Cai train station at 5:30 pm. The train leaves Lao Cai at 8:50 pm and arrives after a pleasant sleep in your first class, shared AC soft berth to Hanoi by 4:30 am.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, all meals

When you arrive in Hanoi a very short walk will get you to a prearranged hotel for you to shower and a take a short rest before we start our next day. At 8:00 am we will pick you up, by private car/ bus, at the hotel and begin our journey to Halong city. After 3.5 hours driving and viewing simple, country side, rice paddy life, we arrive at the at port. Board your private boat, an authentic Chinese Junk, and start your amazing cruise through this World Heritage Site. Lunch is served onboard, a selection of the freshest seafood. We visit \”the amazing cave\”, followed by a swim in the tranquility of Halong Bay and its emerald water. We will cruise further into a quiet area where we will anchor and stay overnight. Dinner and relax as the sun sets. Then you are free to swim in the phosphorous water, retire to your cabin, or fall asleep under the stars amidst the magic of Halong on the top deck.Hotel for shower

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Private cabin on junk, All meals, Entrance fee(s)

Wake up early in the morning for a great sunrise and a breath of fresh ocean air. Breakfast served on boat then we do a leisurely cruise through thousands of seemingly never ending islands. These are great opportunities to capture some amazing photographs.

We stop to visit a floating fishing village and listen to some legendary stories of the fishermen\’s daily life. Take one last swim somewhere in the middle of the bay to refresh before cruising back to the Halong city pier. By noon we be ashore and break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then we hit the road back to Hanoi. We arrive and finish our tour at your hotel by 5:00 pm.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, alll meals

Today is your free day in the Hanoi capital and all of its fascinating historical charm. Spend your day relaxing or shopping. Some suggestions include waking up early (about 6:00 am) and joining in the some exercise around Hoan Kiem Lake; or taking a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter for a different point of view; or visiting the numerous markets, shopping, and trying all of the street side traditional foods.

Board your 11:00 pm night train, AC soft sleeper to Hue.

: AC soft tickets, Breafast

Arrival in Hue at 10:00 am then transfer to your Hotel. After morning preparations we will go on a relaxing cyclo or bicycle tour. We will also visit the Forbidden Purple City and Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Lunch, Dinner

Getting started at 9:30 am from your hotel, we walk and transfer to the boat dock for cruising on the Perfume River viewing the city and the tranquil villages on the riverbank. Walk up to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, overlooking the Perfume River and the beautiful scenery beyond. Take some time here to learn about the influences of Buddhism in Vietnam.
Leave Hue in the evening by a car/ bus for Hoian. From here it will take us about 4 hours to get to Hoian. There is fabulous sightseeing en route and we may make stops at: Lang Co beach, Hai Van pass, Cham Museum, and the Marble mountains. Then onto Hoian, overnight here.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Boat cruise, Entrance fee(s), All meals

The center of Vietnam is home to many of World Heritage Sites and Hoian is one of them. Here in this ancient town of Hoian, 30 km south of Danang, lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River.

Occupied by early western traders in the 16th century, Hoian has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. The original structure of some of these streets still remain almost fully intact. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with colorful lacquered details and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Always a favorite place!

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Entrance fee(s), All meals

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the airport in Da Nang for noon-flight to Nha Trang. A taxi takes you to your hotel, it is free to chill out on the beautiful white sand beach.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Car / bus, flight, Entrance fee(s)

Morning pick up from hotel and transfer to the boat station (45 minutes). Hop on the boat and begin a day on the water. The first stop will be at Mum Island. This is one of the best places for snorkeling in Nha Trang. Hold your breath for as long as you can and dive deep into this colorful world of fish and coral. Next stop, Tam Island, for sun bathing and relaxing on the off shore beach. Lunch will be served at a nearby fishing village with a selection of fresh seafood. After the lunch we will visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium then take the boat back to Nha Trang city. Free time in the evening and overnight at your hotel.
Note: We may need to fly to Saigon this afternoon (4:45 pm) if our next morning flight is not available.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Boat, Entrance fee(s), Breafast, lunch

We take an early flight this morning at 7:45 am, arriving to Saigon at 8:40 am, transfer down town and check-in at our hotel before our city tour of this bustling Saigon started. Visit the Binh Tay Market in Cho Lon; stopover at Thien Hau, a 150 year old Chinese Temple; then to a Lacquer wares workshop and the Jade Emperor pagoda. In the afternoon visit the War Remnants Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office, we’ll drop you off at your hotel around 5:30 pm.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Flight, Entrance fee(s), All meals

Departing Saigon at 8:30 am from your hotel for a morning excursion to Tay Ninh to the Great Cao Dai Temple (a place to worship a mixture of Buddhism, Confucius, Taoism, Hinduism and Christianity). We see the noon mass at the temple (1 hour). Lunch in Tay Ninh.
In the afternoon we visit the Cu Chi outdoor museum to learn about the infamous tunnel systems of the Viet Cong. Take this opportunity to get a unique understanding of the guerillas underground fight strategies during the war and crawl through 50 – 100 meters of the 200 km tunnel system. On the way back to Saigon, local rice paper workshops, and views of Vietnam country side and paddy fields are pleasant sights. We’ll drop you off at your hotel.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Entrance fee(s), All meals

Depart Saigon at 8:00 am from your hotel. Head south to Cai Be. Upon arrival at 10:30 am, board a boat for a journey through the Mekong\’s floating market. See how river life goes on here, watch the trading between merchant ships and local farmers. Alive and exciting. Cruise through the secluded canals and cross the Mighty Mekong to an island where we will stop to enjoy fresh seasonal fruit before boating to Vinh Long. Back on the bus for our trip to Can Tho to overnight.
: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Entrance fee(s), Boat, All meals

An early start for a boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, then we have some distance to cover. First a cruise, then a walk on a quiet country road taking in the magnificent scenery and getting a little bit closer to the locals as they go about their daily routine. We take a trip by \”xe loi\” which is a local colonial-era cab pulled by motorbike and tour the country side. In the afternoon we head back to Saigon. At your same Saigon hotel by 6:00 pm.

: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Entrance fee(s), Boat, All meals

Breakfast at the hotel then a day at your leisure in Saigon. Today is a great day for you to relax, shop, take a cyclo tour, and finish any last preparations before you take your flight home the next day.BreakfastHotelDay 21: Departure Saigon, Goodbye Vietnam
Breakfast at hotel. Depending on your flight you may have sometime for some more shopping. Then we will transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Goodbye and hope to see you again soon!

: Transfer, Tour Guide

Prices ($ US)

Your price when;
Standard
Superior
Deluxe

you are 2 persons:
1773 / person
2023 / person
2374 / person

you are 4 persons:
1478 / person
1737 / person
2088 / person

All as mentioned above.
Budget for 1 star hotel, Standard is 2-3 stars, Superior is from 3-4 stars, Deluxe is at 4-5 stars hotels.
Travel insurance, drinks, items of a personal nature, tips and gratitude, others not mentioned in the inclusion box.
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Whatever the budget for a trip or vacation, most people would like to save a little – or a lot – of money when booking hotels, airfares and other trip necessities.

At Travel-like-a-pro.com, we specialize in helping people save money when booking their trips and vacations, and here are a few of our favorite tips for booking a hotel and making the reservation as smooth and affordable as possible:

Search for hotels or resorts of your choice by using online travel-specific search engines such as expedia.com or orbitz.com. These sites contain powerful engines which will do the legwork for you in looking for the best rates to be found online. They do the comparisons for you, and are fairly flexible so that you can search by your priority, such as price, star rating or proximity to attractions. Use your travel agent if you have a good relationship. It pays to develop and maintain a relationship with a good agency, as you will then become a ‘preferred’ customer of theirs, and can take advantage of the best pricing available. They may even have an online or physical mailing list they can put you on to be notified immediately of great deals. Join the Last minute Club or some similar travel savings club. These organizations often have blocks of tickets and hotel rooms and can offer better rates because of this. They also have buying power with hotels and airlines because they frequently send them business, and thus can offer you savings over retail, especially, as you might expect, on ‘last-minute’ trips. Once you have narrowed down your choices, consider calling the hotel/s yourself. Be straightforward and polite, and ask if there are any discounts you can take advantage of, and ask if they can do any better, offer you an upgrade – anything they can do. Many hotel clerks have confided that they have the authority to offer complimentary upgrades or discounts to clientele, but they will not do so unless they are directly asked. S/he who asks, receives! Try calling two of your top choices and mention that you are down to these last two choices, and see what the best offer is…sometimes a little competition (without threats) can induce a reservation employee to do a little better for you.
Get a Travel Agent ID Card. This is a tool your travel agent would not appreciate you knowing about, but it can easily be done, and you will save many thousands of dollars on hotels, airfare, car rentals and more over your lifetime. According to a one successful businessman, ‘My wife got a Travel Agent ID several years ago, and it has paid for itself many times over. We’ve saved thousands over the years and it was definitely a worthwhile investment.’

With these tips, and those found in the Travel Industry Secrets resource guide available at Travel-Like-A-Pro.com, you can be the envy of all your friends and save more of your money for spending on fun things while you are away, by never paying inflated retail travel rates again!

These days, hotel advertisements can be found many places such as in newspapers and online. But, how do you find a cheap hotel that will fit your needs? Due to the amount of ads, promotions and travel related resources that one can access, it can be very confusing and not very helpful. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to ensure that you get the correct room for you. The following suggestions will help you in planning the best method for getting your next hotel room.

When a hotel is picked, you must account for more than just the price. A majority of people just book the lowest price that they can find. But, you also have to consider other things such as amenities, your hotel preferences and whether or not the hotel is convenient for you. People who are searching for a romantic getaway will want a different type of hotel from that of people who are travelling on business. You may want a hotel that provides a gym so you can keep up with your workouts when travelling. If you are attending an event somewhere, you have to consider the location of the hotel and how long it takes to get around. Before you make your decision, make sure that you have considered these factors and anything else of importance. Since the internet has been introduced, going to a travel agent seems outdated. But, travel agents still provide valuable services. Although anyone can go on the internet and make their own reservations, the travel agents are the ones with all of the information. You probably do not have the time to do the right research and make comparisons of everything in the destination that you are going to. A travel agent, however, is likely to be instantly familiar with the hotels where you are going, the best prices, and any special deals that are currently available. A travel agent might be able to decrease your travel expenses by creating a travel package that includes airfare, hotel and other items.

Too many people wrongly assume that hotel prices aren’t negotiable. This is not true, as hotels frequently adjust their prices based on time of year and supply and demand. It usually is as simple as calling and asking for a better rate. After you’ve decided where you want to stay then ask for the best deal you can get on the room you desire. Sometimes this won’t work but it’s worth a try because hte hotel is anxious to fill rooms even if that means negotiating with you.

While it is not complicated to make hotel reservations with today’s technology, there are now so many choices that it can be a little overwhelming. In addition to the advice we mentioned above, whittle your list down to a few reputable hotels and then decide based on price, convenience, and your instincts. Once you’ve found a great hotel, you can always return there the next time you visit the same place.

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If you are going to your destination by airplane, chances are you can get the better deal if you book both your airfare and hotel. These kinds of combo deals are advertised on travel websites and in newspapers. Usually, you will pay more if you book airfare and hotel items separately.

However, it’s best to investigate this to make sure, as you should not simply assume you are getting a better deal because it’s a combined rate. Do your homework and search some airfares and hotels and see if you can save cash by reserving them together. When you think about the prices, also be certain that you understand the extra fee , such as any hidden taxes. Since the introduction of the internet, going to a travel agent seems old fashioned. However, travel agents are still valuable in this process. Even though you can quite easily make your own reservations online these days, but travel agents know more things than you do. You probably don’t have the time to research every detail about your trip, and compare every single hotel in the place you’re visiting. A travel agent will be very knowledgeable about your hotel choices, the best prices for them and whether or not there are any current special deals that are available. A travel agent might be able to lower your travel costs by making a travel package consisting of airfare, hotel and other travel related expenses.

The majority of travelers won’t try and negotiate a deal because they believe them to be fixed and unchangeable. Most hotels for instance will raise prices during the summer, lower them during the winter and negotiate them to fill rooms. It usually is as simple as calling and asking for a better rate. Most hotels will offer a better room for the same price or a better deal on a room if you simply ask them for it. Sometimes this won’t work but it’s worth a try because the hotel is anxious to fill rooms even if that means negotiating with you. Reserving a hotel room is not that difficult to do, but you must be certain that you are making a wise choice. Whatever the purpose of your trip, you want the hotel to be comfortable. You also want to get the best deal available. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, your choice for a hotel can make all the difference. Thus, don’t forget these tips when you make your reservations.

Travel books are written for different kinds of travelers, so you can frequently discover suggestions that you can use. For instance, if you have a preference for small, less commercialized hotels, you might be able to find them in specialized travel guides. These books are also good for telling you about the location you will be visiting, such as the local restaurants, transportation choices, maps and tourist attractions. Making a hotel reservation isn’t hard, but you want to be sure you are making a good choice. Whatever the reason for your trip, you want to be comfortable in your surroundings. You also want to get the best value you can. Whether you are traveling on business or vacation, your selection for a hotel can make a very large difference. Therefore, you should not forget these suggestions when you make your next reservations.

Travel Guide – Backpacks Versus Suitcases

Ok so you are planning to travel, and considering taking a suitcase:

Advantages of a suitcase are: easy access to the contents, less likely to get caught in baggage conveyors, easier to store, great in airports and hotels when the little wheels touch down and smoothly roll on the concourse floors.

Disadvantages You can’t carry most suitcases for more than a few minutes. This is the main and most important disadvantage. From the point you decide to take a suitcase instead of a backpack you are tied to taking taxis, cars, booking your hotels and hostels in advance. You lose freedom. This is the advantage of a backpack and for the independent traveller freedom is one of the most important features of the journey.
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Travel Guide – Backpacks Versus Suitcases

Ok so you are planning to travel, and considering taking a suitcase:

Advantages of a suitcase are: easy access to the contents, less likely to get caught in baggage conveyors, easier to store, great in airports and hotels when the little wheels touch down and smoothly roll on the concourse floors.

Disadvantages You can’t carry most suitcases for more than a few minutes. This is the main and most important disadvantage. From the point you decide to take a suitcase instead of a backpack you are tied to taking taxis, cars, booking your hotels and hostels in advance. You lose freedom. This is the advantage of a backpack and for the independent traveller freedom is one of the most important features of the journey.

Travel Guide – Backpacks Versus Suitcases

Ok so you are planning to travel, and considering taking a suitcase:

Advantages of a suitcase are: easy access to the contents, less likely to get caught in baggage conveyors, easier to store, great in airports and hotels when the little wheels touch down and smoothly roll on the concourse floors.

Disadvantages You can’t carry most suitcases for more than a few minutes. This is the main and most important disadvantage. From the point you decide to take a suitcase instead of a backpack you are tied to taking taxis, cars, booking your hotels and hostels in advance. You lose freedom. This is the advantage of a backpack and for the independent traveller freedom is one of the most important features of the journey.

Travel Guide – Backpacks Versus Suitcases

Ok so you are planning to travel, and considering taking a suitcase:

Advantages of a suitcase are: easy access to the contents, less likely to get caught in baggage conveyors, easier to store, great in airports and hotels when the little wheels touch down and smoothly roll on the concourse floors.

Disadvantages You can’t carry most suitcases for more than a few minutes. This is the main and most important disadvantage. From the point you decide to take a suitcase instead of a backpack you are tied to taking taxis, cars, booking your hotels and hostels in advance. You lose freedom. This is the advantage of a backpack and for the independent traveller freedom is one of the most important features of the journey.

Travel Guide – Backpacks Versus Suitcases

Ok so you are planning to travel, and considering taking a suitcase:

Advantages of a suitcase are: easy access to the contents, less likely to get caught in baggage conveyors, easier to store, great in airports and hotels when the little wheels touch down and smoothly roll on the concourse floors.

Disadvantages You can’t carry most suitcases for more than a few minutes. This is the main and most important disadvantage. From the point you decide to take a suitcase instead of a backpack you are tied to taking taxis, cars, booking your hotels and hostels in advance. You lose freedom. This is the advantage of a backpack and for the independent traveller freedom is one of the most important features of the journey.

Travel Guide – Backpacks Versus Suitcases

Ok so you are planning to travel, and considering taking a suitcase:

Advantages of a suitcase are: easy access to the contents, less likely to get caught in baggage conveyors, easier to store, great in airports and hotels when the little wheels touch down and smoothly roll on the concourse floors.

Disadvantages You can’t carry most suitcases for more than a few minutes. This is the main and most important disadvantage. From the point you decide to take a suitcase instead of a backpack you are tied to taking taxis, cars, booking your hotels and hostels in advance. You lose freedom. This is the advantage of a backpack and for the independent traveller freedom is one of the most important features of the journey.

Travel Guide – Backpacks Versus Suitcases

Ok so you are planning to travel, and considering taking a suitcase:

Advantages of a suitcase are: easy access to the contents, less likely to get caught in baggage conveyors, easier to store, great in airports and hotels when the little wheels touch down and smoothly roll on the concourse floors.

Disadvantages You can’t carry most suitcases for more than a few minutes. This is the main and most important disadvantage. From the point you decide to take a suitcase instead of a backpack you are tied to taking taxis, cars, booking your hotels and hostels in advance. You lose freedom. This is the advantage of a backpack and for the independent traveller freedom is one of the most important features of the journey.

Travel Guide – Backpacks Versus Suitcases

Ok so you are planning to travel, and considering taking a suitcase:

Advantages of a suitcase are: easy access to the contents, less likely to get caught in baggage conveyors, easier to store, great in airports and hotels when the little wheels touch down and smoothly roll on the concourse floors.

Disadvantages You can’t carry most suitcases for more than a few minutes. This is the main and most important disadvantage. From the point you decide to take a suitcase instead of a backpack you are tied to taking taxis, cars, booking your hotels and hostels in advance. You lose freedom. This is the advantage of a backpack and for the independent traveller freedom is one of the most important features of the journey.

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When it comes to choosing a hotel while you are away on holiday you will want to be sure that the accommodations that you choose meet your standards. You will want to choose accommodations that feature every amenity that you desire and need to make your holiday everything that you want it to be.

95% of frequent travelers agree that their accommodations are in fact the most important part of their holiday. If a person chooses to stay in poor accommodations they will quickly discover that the quality of their overall vacation will greatly decrease.

That is why you must be very careful when you are seeking out a hotel. You should put a great deal of research into choosing a hotel that has a good reputation and good standing with travelers.

Choosing A Hotel Based On Star Ratings

Many travelers will make their hotel choices based on how many stars the hotel has received. In fact, many travelers won’t stay in a hotel unless it has received 4 stars.   Others will refuse to even consider 4* hotels because they believe that they are more expensive than 3* hotels. However, all travelers should be very careful when choosing a hotel based on the star ratings system.

When it comes to the difference between a 3* hotel and a 4* hotel you may be surprised to discover that the only difference between the two locations could be something as simple as having a mini-bar in each room or a restaurant on the premises. Just because a hotel has a 4* rating does not mean that it is any better than a 3* hotel.

Additionally, once a hotel has received a 4* rating it does not generally lose its rating.  This means that a hotel that received a 4* rating in 1986 may actually have received a 2* rating if it were to be rated today. This is why you should not rely on the star rating system when choosing your travel accommodations.

At one point and time the star rating system was much respected in the travel community.  However, in recent years any hotel can legally claim to be a four star hotel even if they are not.  This is why you must truly research all hotels and find out when they received their rating and which institution gave them their rating.

How Do I Determine If A 4* Hotel Is Legit?

You can determine if a 4* hotel is legit by seeking out user reviews on the hotels that you are considering visiting. Common travelers who provide reviews on hotels are much more honest than travel agencies. A traveler who had a bad experience at a hotel will have no problem telling you that they had a bad experience. Therefore, you should always seek out user reviews to discover what a hotel is really like.

There is in fact little difference between a 3* hotel and 4* hotel. You should always be careful not to make a booking at a hotel just based on this loose rating system alone. You should seek out the opinions and input of others and should make a decision based on visitor facts and reviews.

Finding the right hotel has always been the difficult task when travelling. Hotels may be costly, but it may be cheaper if we find the right one. Wherever we go we need to book some room to stay and it is very essential when travelling abroad. Many tourist ends up booking the hotels which are nearby without any research done. This ends up in expensive room with little facilities.

What we need here is a list of all the hotels and their reviews which will help us in deciding the best hotel room possible. With all the expert reviews and user reviews we will get to know something about the hotel which the hotel management would not tell us. Some travelers may like to live in roadside house which will be cheaper and some wish to stay far away from all the noise of the city this may be costly. Different travelers have different taste and to choose the best is always a problem. This problem has been solved by the help of online booking. These provide price comparison of all the hotels. We can select the hotel based on our budget and book rooms very easily. Now finding the cheapest hotel is very easy compared to the traditional way of booking. We can relax and travel with no fear of not getting the room.

These websites compare prices based on different criteria. Some may want a luxurious hotel and some not. You can select hotel with a swimming pool or without one. All you need to do is choose your option from the list and get results instantly. Some hotels give discounts to customers who book their rooms online. With so much competition lot of hotels are providing the best deal and best price on hotel accommodations. Do not choose a hotel just by the beauty of water fountain or the garden but, look for the basic requirements before booking the room

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