Recent data shows top ten states that have been searched most by online travelers to date are Florida, California, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, Nevada, North and South Carolina, in consecutive order. It appears that so far this year, mostly coastal states are what online travelers have been searching for.

People travel for various reasons, and 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 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 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 last minute and would normally attract higher room rates. This usually does not occur if you are a frequent guest at hotel.