четверг, 19 июля 2012 г.
Staying at a medium sized hotel that is owner-operated will probably get you the best deal. It s all
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Millions of Americans will take to the air and road this summer. Most of these people believe world cruising they have made all the arrangements necessary to ensure the best possible experience, but let me chime in on your plans and offer some suggestions that have been learned the hard way over many years of business and pleasure travel.
Right now there are a number of people out there who have the potential of completely destroying your vacation. Have you accounted for them? They are the airline employees, hotel employees, people who plan road construction and airport expansions, and the criminals. They could care less about your plans and have their own agendas.
Let s begin with those who travel by air. People often assume that travel may be slowed by winter weather conditions, world cruising but the reality is that things world cruising clog up far more in summer. Millions of Vacationers push the limits of a system that is already over-burdened by security considerations and staff shortages. Your only protection is to travel during off-peak hours. If you have children, this may be annoying, but it might save your vacation. You ll find it easier to check into a hotel late at night or early in the morning (just make sure you don t have to pay for an extra day because of what some hotels world cruising might consider world cruising to be an early check-in).
The number one complaint from people who travel to places like Orlando, Florida, is that after carefully planning to arrive on time at their hotel, they have to wait hours more to check in. The best time to check in is early (7AM Noon) or late (7PM-Midnight) There is a almost always a shortage of maids available to clean the thousands of hotel rooms in Orlando world cruising and Kissimmee. Most hotels allow you to request an early or late check in time with a credit card without charging world cruising you for an extra day (but make sure before you register). If you arrive around the traditional times (just after lunch or in the afternoon), expect a lot of waiting. The best arrival world cruising days are Sunday to Thursday. Be warned, there is no such a thing as easy or express check in. As long as you need a key, card or code, you are going to wait and weekend rates are almost always world cruising higher.
Staying at a medium sized hotel that is owner-operated will probably get you the best deal. It s all about deciding how much you are willing to pay, verses the amenities you need. If you can live without a concierge, spa, exercise room, gift shop, in-house world cruising restaurant or room service you will save tons of money and likely world cruising still find yourself in a comfortable, quiet and clean room or suite. Personally, I prefer medium-sized suite hotels that offer two-room suites with comfortable chairs world cruising and modern kitchenettes. These almost always have free local calls and Wi-Fi. world cruising I shy away from hotel pools and suggest you do the same. If you have to swim or have kids with you that insist on a dip in the pool, look at it before you check in. Even some of the best hotels have pools that are kept in deplorable condition.
Almost all hotels and motels offer special rates for government employees, business people, truckers and companies willing to book several rooms for a certain period of time while they take care of whatever work they need to complete in town. Solo and family travelers can still get a great deal by picking up those hotel and motel discount booklets in truck stops, gas stations and restaurants. They are filled with discount coupons (but most are only good Monday through Thursday, world cruising so check the fine print). And don t forget about automobile, travel card and travel world cruising club discounts.
world cruising If you are driving anywhere in the USA, make sure you are a member of an automobile, travel card or travel club. You will save a fortune by staying in hotels and motels that offer automobile, travel card or travel club rates and discounts. Some restaurants also offer automobile, world cruising travel card or travel club discounts (look for their decals which should be prominently posted). More than that, you ll be able to contact your automobile, travel card or travel club and research the status of highways and major roads you plan to travel on if you do not have a reliable on-board direction and road conditions service. Warning: Almost all road construction is done during the summer months with total disregard for travelers. Always add at least one day to any drive taking three days or more. Be smart and safe: Add a few extra hours to one day drives. The unexpected is part of every vacation.
Most people waste a substantial world cruising sum of their vacation budget world cruising on the drive there and back. Travel Sunday through Thursday. Save money on meals by stopping at places that offer buffet style dining, especially if you have children. Eat a late lunch and make that the big meal of your day. Places like Shoney s, Ryan s, Quincy s and Golden Corral are good values. Before you order, check coupon books available at gas stops for additional values and always ask if children world cruising s beverages are free (they usually are, but you will not be told that). Leave places like Waffle House to the locals and travel plaza eateries to the professional truckers. Vacation trips are also not the best time to discover fine dining restaurants unless you want a romantic (and expensive) meal for two. Forget those designer mini-malls and t-shirt shops. They are mostly still over-priced and tend to sell clothing that is brand heavy and fashion light.
Drink bottled water or beverages world cruising from sealed cans and bottles. Do not consume any alcohol while driving during the day. Most States now have zero tolerance alcohol policies which means (although they will not say it) almost any amount of alcohol in your system will get you are under arrest world cruising if you are stopped for any reason. If you are driving through the South and Southwest, driver beware when you leave the highway in places like Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas. There are many stop sign (two stop signs in a row), stop light and speed traps. Red light, speed and reckless driving cams are in use just about anywhere that municipalities can cash in them. Seat Belt and Child Safety Seat laws are strictly enforced everywhere these days.
Illegal Immigrant and Fruit Inspection stops await you in Texas, Arizona, California and New Mexico, world cruising so be ready. There are no ways to drive around these and they extend to county roads as well as highways. Carry identification for everyone in your vehicle and place recent pictures of your children in your luggage in case the unthinkable happens. Finger print them before you leave. Most schools do this for free now. Carry a well-equipped first aid kit, flashlight and flares, lots of bottled water and snacks, and something that will pass as a portable potty. Anyone who has sat in five hour traffic delays in places where they shut down highways for any reason at all (and there are lots of these places) has learned this the hard way. Those driving through the desert world cruising should carry a lot of extra water for drinking and for the vehicle.
Stay at hotels or motels that offer a free breakfast. But read the fine print, world cruising most end their breakfast early or limit the number of people per room that may partake. Avoid Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Ramada, Howard Johnson and Marriott properties for brief over night stops unless you are willing to pay a lot for a little. Best Western, Days Inn, Comfort Hotels and mini-suite style properties may be a better value. Pay cash for overnight stops to avoid extra or unexpected charges world cruising to your credit cards. If you travel through the Southern USA, you will probably not need advance card reservations at owner-operated properties (except on weekends and Holidays as a back up). Traveling through the Midwest, Southwest or Northwest will cost more and you should reserve sleeping rooms as far in advance as possible. These areas never have enough hotel rooms during the summer.
Suite Hotels are very popular world cruising and make sense for most people staying in one area for more then just a day or two. The problem is that some places call a standard hotel room a suite if it has a microwave, fridge and couch. Most of those kinds of suites world cruising are small, expensive and uncomfortable. Ask friends and co-workers who have stayed in suite hotels and motels for their opinion and always look for any online reviews. Older suite style hotels and properties will probably have larger rooms. Drive up suites may offer more space and tend to cost less. If you choose a suite, save lots of time and cash by staying in one with a free full breakfast. Vacation homes are expensive, usually located far from theme parks and attractions, and present security issues. world cruising If that s your plan, ask before you rent and look for online reviews.
In the Orlando-Kissimmee area most vacation homes over-charge for things like turning on pool heaters or coolers. They can charge you a huge fee for any damages they feel you are responsible for even if the damage was there before you were. Condo Vacation Rentals cost less, tend to be family friendly, offer free and convenient parking, and are almost always closer to everything. I recommend Condo Lodge in Kissimmee for those headed to the Central Florida Attractions. Beware Resorts and Time Shares. Most have smaller rooms and offer little more than hotels, unless world cruising you are willing to pay a lot extra for golf and tennis outside your door. No matter where you stay, make sure they have a guest laundry or in suite washers and dryers.
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