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Six tips to get the best hotel deals for a year-end vacation
Those wanting to get the best hotel deals for a year-end vacation may want to check out the following tips.
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Prior to making a hotel reservation, travelers need to decide on the destination as it would help them plan their vacation budget. (Shutterstock/File)
The year-end is commonly seen as a perfect time to go on a vacation.
Online hotel booking service Pegipegi.com’s public relation and media officer, Devi Agustina, told kompas.com that the end of the year is considered a high-season period that spurs and increase in hotel demand.
Those wanting to get the best hotel deals for a year-end vacation may want to check out the following tips:
Decide on a destination and budget
Prior to making a hotel reservation, travelers need to decide on the destination as it would help them to plan their budget.
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Choose a hotel within your budget
Once your budget is set, then you can browse for deals. Online travel agents (OTA), such as Pegipegi, are equipped with a search feature based on price, helping travelers sort hotels from the cheapest to the most expensive.
However, Devi recommended to check the hotel’s reviews prior to booking your stay.
Avoid last-minute bookings
It is advised to make your reservation five to 12 days before Christmas as the price may increase due to high demand.
Planning a holiday ahead of the scheduled traveling time also allows travelers to check promotions offered by online travel agents.
Read also: How to use your vacation to relax and unwind
Join discussion forums
Discussion forums are among the useful tools to discover hotel deals. In addition to sharing information related to destinations, travelers usually also share hotel promotions in such forums.
Consider group travel
Those wanting to reduce their vacation budget may want to consider traveling in a group. Traveling with friends and family, for instance, allows you to share accommodation costs.
Find suitable accommodation
Hotel room rates in city centers are usually higher as they are located near popular tourist attractions. Hence, it is suggested to check out hotels that are located away from the city. However, do not forget to calculate the traveling time as well as transportation cost prior to booking your stay. (jes/kes)
