When you travel, you’ll want it to be a luxurious experience. It’s highly likely that you’ve saved for a long time to afford even the smallest of trips, so you should enjoy every minute. To make sure you do, here are some tips on how to travel in style.
See what perks you can get
You might think that the price on the hotel website is the price you have to pay. If you’re a savvier shopper, you might even search for voucher codes online or use a price comparison website to check you’re getting a good deal on your accommodation. Even if you’re using all of these online resources, you still could be missing out on a better deal. If you’re forward enough to email the hotel you’re looking at to ask for a free upgrade or another perk, you could end up with a better deal. You’d be surprised how often hotel chains will agree to give you an upgrade for free. If they have a better room empty, it costs them no more to let you sleep in it, so they are often very willing to move you if they can.
If you’re booking on behalf of a business, you’ve got an even bigger chance to secure a perk that isn’t available through their booking website. Business customers often book more frequently than regular customers, so hotels are even more eager to please. If you use a website that specializes in booking business travel, you could get a better deal without even having to contact the hotel. Websites like TurboRes negotiate with hotels on your behalf to make sure you get the best offers automatically.
Search for the best places on Instagram
If you’re looking for a good place to eat while you’re away, you might be tempted to simply search “best places to eat” in your search engine. You’ll probably find some people reviewing restaurants on websites like Yelp, or on Facebook. Unfortunately, often these reviews can be out of date and rarely give you any real idea of what the food will look like when it arrives on your table. Instead, search for hashtags like #food on Instagram in the location you’re staying in and you’ll find much more up-to-date feedback. You’ll also see a clear image of what the food looks like before you order.
Book well in advance
If you’re planning on seeing a show at the theater or a concert, you might be tempted to leave it until the very last minute to see if you can get a good deal. In reality, the best time to buy cheap tickets is often as soon as the tickets are released. Many big shows around the world release a batch of very cheaply priced tickets so everyone, no matter their income, has access to every performance. The only problem these can often go within days, or for more popular shows within minutes of going on sale. Research when tickets go on sale for the date you want and set a reminder to log on to buy them as soon as they’re available.
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