Traveling with a Group? Consider Renting a House

With downsizing economy and rising costs taking vacation with friends of family may seem to be a little too pricey. In such a situation, hotel alternatives such as rental houses and villas can be a good option to help you get a better stay experience. Sites such as vrbo.com, ownerdirect.com can help you find perfect option to fit in your family or the group you are traveling with.

These alternatives offer you more space than the traditional chain hotels. And with amenities such as a full kitchen, you don’t have to compromise with what’s available at your hotel’s restaurant. Everyone gets his or own personal space without being worrying about sharing your bathroom, in case you opted for a hotel.

You can easily hang out with other fellow travelers, anywhere you want; poolside, in the living area or just relax with homemade margaritas on the rooftop terrace. With such flexibility, rental homes are definitely a good option to traditional hotel room. Try renting on your next trip!

Budget Hotels: Check Out Newer and Better options

Most chain budget hotels offer travelers with great amenities as well as are located in the main suburbs, often close to the major chain hotels in the area offering you the best value for each dime spent on booking. In order to pull more travelers budget hotel brands such as Microtel Inns & Suites, Red Roof Inn, Days Inn etc. are offering travelers with better amenities and rewarding policies to make their stay more pleasurable!

Microtel Inns & Suites for example has come up with a chain-wide policy to “surprise and delight” those who check in. Other budget hotels too are offering guests with updated rooms and increased emphasis on personalized service. At a growing number of economy lodgings, free Wi-Fi and breakfast are also being offered. Budget hotel brands like Motel 6 and Red Roof Inn, also are renovating, giving a ’boutique approach to budget lodging,’ says Red Roof CEO Joe Wheeling.

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B&Bs Aiming for More Guests with Frequent-Stay Plans

Kendall Tavern Inn, Freeport, Maine

Over the years B&B’s has emerged as a nice and pocket-friendly lodging alternative for travelers on a tight budget. A number of B&Bs are now coming up with programs for rewarding the guests with frequent-stay plans. The Blue Door on Baltimore B&B, recently unveiled it’s a Frequent Traveler Program, one of a growing number of frequent-stay programs offered by B&Bs and inns. For every seven nights at the Blue Door, guests get a free weeknight.

As opposed to earlier, B&Bs are gradually emerging as a preferred destination for business travelers too. Roger Eberlin, the co-owner of Blue Door on Baltimore B&B estimates that around 40% of the guests staying at the B&B are business travelers. That’s not all!  By offering the lucrative Frequent-stay program to guests, they are also aiming at more repeat guests.

Along with  Blue Door on Baltimore B&B, there are many other B&B’s and Inns, trying to achieve much similar results. Following are some of them:

1. Jabberwock Inn, Monterey, Calif. – Get a free night for 10 paid nights

2. Kendall Tavern Inn. Freeport, Maine – On sixth stay, $25 off or $25 restaurant discount

3. Walnut Street Inn, Springfield, Mo. – Get $100 discount for 6 stays

4. The Texas White House, Fort Worth – Guests never pay more than rate paid for first stay

5. The Inn Above Onion Creek, Kyle, Texas – 50% discount every fifth stay

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Save More by Staying at Hotel Alternatives

A Self Catering Cottage

Finding hotel alternatives today has become one of the best ways to save your vacation pennies. With rising hotel prices and hidden charges, more travelers are turning towards the nontraditional lodging options like vacation rentals, self-catering cottages, and hostels. If you are one of those looking for a hotel alternative for your vacation, we have listed a few benefits of staying in them:

Self-catering cottages

A more popular accommodation option in UK, self-catering cottage is a perfect holiday destination for families and is well equipped with amenities to give you all the comforts of a second home. Self-catering cottages are also quite popular because of their setting. They are usually located in calm locales of countryside and offers tourists a perfect place to spend vacation away from maddening rush and hustle of the busy city life. The low price at which these can be availed is another reason why these are so well liked by people.

Vacation Rentals

Much like the self-catering cottages, vacation rentals are rented by the owners for a specific length of time. Vacation Rentals can range from budget studio apartments to expensive private villas in a great location. The reason for their popularity is more space and no tips, taxes or service charges that are associated with hotel rooms.

Hostels

If you are amongst those who think that hostels are only meant for students and backpackers, then you should change the way you think. Hostels are not only emerging as a viable and economical lodging option, but with changes in decor and the quality of service offered, they are one of the most suitable options for couples and families, too.