When we are all facing crisis economy, facing the financial stress, how can we get rest or temporary let ourselves relax from all our pressure?
The best way is have a trip. But it seems that the world is in the financial problem, and so big budget holidays are out. But that doesn’t mean no holiday!
Firstly, one need to know that trips need not be expensive to relax oneself. You can have the option of a local tour, which saves money and also reach the goal of relaxing.
But if you prefer to travel a lil fuirther, then the way to still enjoy your trip without burning a hole in the pocket is to save money from the accommodation fees/ rates. And here are some budget accomodation tips.
Make Early Reservation
Try to plan the trip in advance – preferably at least 2 months prior. You get much cheaper rates compared with last minute decisions. So, the first point is – make reservations as early as you can.
Location
Another thing to note about accommodation is location, which if planned properly will save you the money for transportation. For example, you should stay in the hotel nearest to your location/ things you want to do (eg if shopping is your option, then staying in Bukit Bintang will be most ideal!).
Compare Sites
Compare several hotels websites and the aggregated travel websites before you make a reservation. Some of the website will charge you higher because with service tax. So one must be careful when making online reservations.
Usually, you just pay 10% of your total for reservation, with the balance being paid when you register yourself into the hotel.
Booking Through Travel Agent
Apart from online sites, another cheap travel avenue is booking via travel agents. Travel agents usually gets cheaper rates than individuals, so you can try to get your accommodation from the travel agents.
Almost all the travel agencies will have the packages that include accommodation and transportation only.
Low Season
One more budget accommodation tip is to travel during the low season where rates can go as low as 50% or more as compared to the peak season prices.
July and year ends are usually high seasons – but you’ll be surprise that months just after July eg August is considered low season. So, do your homework well, and you might just get to stay in that villa resort like you have always wated.
Summarising up all my words; there have 5 main ways to save your accommodation budget which is:
1. Make reservation as earlier as possible.
2. Compare a few sites to get the best deal.
3. Get your hotel in locations that suite your itenery.
4. Update yourself from the packages that is provided by agency.
5. Go for a trip during the low season.
There you have it… so wait no further, and start dreaming on your trip and planning your accommodation! 