Things you need to know before you book a hotel onlineWritten by Chloe Lim
Does it seem as if every time you look around on internet for a hotel room, you find more web sites that say you can get a hotel room for less? Though it may sound enticing, online hotel booking has its own set of challenges. An online discount hotel booking web site should provide following basic things: •Offer real time hotel room booking •Allow date amendments and cancellations online •Rates should clearly indicate what currency is being quoted, whether rate is per person or per room, and what is and what is not included in rate, and, if taxes are not included, how much they will be •The location information of hotel should be listed on hotel description page. This can help identify distance from hotel to certain landmarks or airport •All information regarding hotel (such as facilities and rates) should be located on each hotel's web page •Pictures of hotel •Star quality rating, consumer ratings with consumer reviews •Does online hotel booking site have a membership program (like http://www.ratestogo.com/membership) that offers reward points and privileges Checklist before and after you book a hotel room online If you follow this checklist, you're less likely to have nasty surprises in store for you: •Have you seen hotel on a map, and do you understand exact location? •Do you know what rate is, which currency it is quoted in, whether this rate is per person or per room, per night or per complete stay? •Do you understand standard/quality of hotel? •Does rate include everything or are taxes, surcharges, gratuities, service fees, etc, extra? How much are such extra costs if they exist? Are there any other mandatory costs that you might have to pay?
| | Top family beach vacation destinations.Written by Jolana Klobouk
Planning a family beach vacation? Looking for destinations with family resorts that have fun sports and activities for whole family, all inclusive resorts where meals are included and kid clubs? Here are some of most popular beach destinations for families to unwind and relax:Mexico Mexico, especially Cancun area, and Mayan Riviera, an hour’s drive south of Cancun, is a popular place for family beach vacations. The Mayan Riviera is one of regions of Mexico - and world- which offers richest variety of landscapes and archaeological treasures including Mayan ruins, coral reef, snorkelling lagoons, and eco-theme parks such as Xcaret. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, and attractions throughout Mexico welcome families with open arms. Jamaica Jamaica is considered by many to be most beautiful of all Caribbean Islands and is one of top family-vacation destinations in Caribbean. Many of Jamaica’s resorts offer supervised children's activities, babysitters, family discounts, and kid's meals. Jamaica has an abundance of top all-inclusive chains including: Sandals Beaches, SuperClubs Breezes resorts and Club Med. There are also many other family vacation options such as Franklyn D. Resort in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, where families have their own vacation nanny during their stay. Turks and Caicos On a 12-mile stretch of satiny white-sand, Beaches Turks & Caicos is one of premier family resorts on island.With separate programs for infants, toddlers and teens, each is designed to give each age activities they love. So when you're off doing your thing, they're off doing theirs. There are many other resorts to stay at this idyllic family beach destination Bahamas Home to Atlantis Bahamas resort and many other excellent family resorts, there will not be a dull moment on your Bahamas family vacation. Blessed with perfect location-less than 100 miles off coast of Florida, perfect climate- averaging a little over 75 degrees, and perfect surroundings-crystal clear turquoise blue waters and pearly white beaches, Islands of Bahamas is perfect destination for your next family beach vacation.
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