Comments on: How to stick to your accommodation budget http://indietravelpodcast.com/money/stick-accommodation-budget/ Sweet travel advice for independent travellers Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:03:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ariel http://indietravelpodcast.com/money/stick-accommodation-budget/#comment-38456 Ariel Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:22:30 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=1388#comment-38456 Ariel you are right Abbots Lagoon is just gorgeous. It is very much like my beloved Australia though I would add that the photograph of the Morning in Point Reyes National Seashore is stunning. This whole area, I am informed, is equally as beautiful. It has a rugged coastline where the sea breaks against the rocks. It is also home to 1000 species of plants and animals. Ariel you are right Abbots Lagoon is just gorgeous. It is very much like my beloved Australia though I would add that the photograph of the Morning in Point Reyes National Seashore is stunning. This whole area, I am informed, is equally as beautiful. It has a rugged coastline where the sea breaks against the rocks. It is also home to 1000 species of plants and animals.

]]> By: Ariel http://indietravelpodcast.com/money/stick-accommodation-budget/#comment-38013 Ariel Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:25:42 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=1388#comment-38013 Yes that budget can take a beating, particularly in the first few months of travel. This is the learning experience and oh I wish I had the opportunity to read this and others articles so as to be forewarned. I overspent on my first month away, was ripped of in countries where I kept saying oh this is sooo cheap. Hey, listen and talk to people, there experience and knowledge will help you along your way with money to spare. Yes that budget can take a beating, particularly in the first few months of travel. This is the learning experience and oh I wish I had the opportunity to read this and others articles so as to be forewarned. I overspent on my first month away, was ripped of in countries where I kept saying oh this is sooo cheap. Hey, listen and talk to people, there experience and knowledge will help you along your way with money to spare.

]]> By: Jonathan White http://indietravelpodcast.com/money/stick-accommodation-budget/#comment-36672 Jonathan White Fri, 14 May 2010 02:48:26 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=1388#comment-36672 Sticking to your budget as a long term traveler is almost impossible. It is often not the direct costs such as accommodation, but the unforeseen. You know that taxi that cost twice as much as originally thought. The extra visa costs. Always plan to spend 20% more on your holiday. Sticking to your budget as a long term traveler is almost impossible. It is often not the direct costs such as accommodation, but the unforeseen. You know that taxi that cost twice as much as originally thought. The extra visa costs. Always plan to spend 20% more on your holiday.

]]> By: bed and breakfast lockerbie http://indietravelpodcast.com/money/stick-accommodation-budget/#comment-31948 bed and breakfast lockerbie Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:01:57 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=1388#comment-31948 Interesting article. Based in south west scotland I know that we get more and more guest who said they actually tried to find a hostel within the area and were amazed there wasn't one. Many Mountain Bikers and walkers looking to get round different trails are looking for exactly this type of accommodation. A good tip for areas that are without these "boutique or 'flashpacking’ hostels" is this. If you use sites like laterooms or bookings.com then always check directly with the accommodation owner before booking on line as they will often "add" up to 15% to cover agency fees. Also ask for discount for cash as accommodation providers sometimes can be paying up to 4% for using credit card services. Derek Pennycook (Marketing) Riverside Mill Bed and Breakfast - Lockerbie Interesting article.

Based in south west scotland I know that we get more and more guest who said they actually tried to find a hostel within the area and were amazed there wasn’t one.

Many Mountain Bikers and walkers looking to get round different trails are looking for exactly this type of accommodation.

A good tip for areas that are without these “boutique or ‘flashpacking’ hostels” is this. If you use sites like laterooms or bookings.com then always check directly with the accommodation owner before booking on line as they will often “add” up to 15% to cover agency fees.

Also ask for discount for cash as accommodation providers sometimes can be paying up to 4% for using credit card services.

Derek Pennycook (Marketing)
Riverside Mill Bed and Breakfast – Lockerbie

]]> By: Johnny Vagabond http://indietravelpodcast.com/money/stick-accommodation-budget/#comment-31014 Johnny Vagabond Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:07:23 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=1388#comment-31014 In some parts of the world, camping may be an option. Some hotels will allow you to camp in the backyard or even on the roof for a fraction of the cost of room. I carry a *very* basic camping setup for this reason (1 man tent, sleeping bag and pad -- total weight, 7 pounds) In some parts of the world, camping may be an option. Some hotels will allow you to camp in the backyard or even on the roof for a fraction of the cost of room. I carry a *very* basic camping setup for this reason (1 man tent, sleeping bag and pad — total weight, 7 pounds)

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]]> By: jess http://indietravelpodcast.com/money/stick-accommodation-budget/#comment-15052 jess Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:09:18 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=1388#comment-15052 I agree - shopping around is the best way to find the cheapest rates, and sorting it all out before you travel instead of just turning up means you will end up staying in a nicer hostel. I booked my holiday to Paris with Hostel bookers because they have no booking fees, but they also have a 'lowest price guarantee' - they said if you find the accomodation cheapest elsewhere they will refund the difference. I agree – shopping around is the best way to find the cheapest rates, and sorting it all out before you travel instead of just turning up means you will end up staying in a nicer hostel. I booked my holiday to Paris with Hostel bookers because they have no booking fees, but they also have a ‘lowest price guarantee’ – they said if you find the accomodation cheapest elsewhere they will refund the difference.

]]> By: ladycartel http://indietravelpodcast.com/money/stick-accommodation-budget/#comment-14937 ladycartel Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:59:47 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=1388#comment-14937 I would also recommend shopping around for your hostels since there are quite a few good booking sites out there each which their own set of good accommodations like hostelz or hostelsclub or hostelworld as well. It's all about bargain shopping and hunting around for the best value. I agree that flashpacking hostels are becoming increasingly more popular but so are boutique hostels, but unfortunately you can't find them in all exotic destinations, but mostly just the big cities. Also make sure linens and locks are included because those can be extra charges sometimes too which can be easily avoided by researching in advance. I would also recommend shopping around for your hostels since there are quite a few good booking sites out there each which their own set of good accommodations like hostelz or hostelsclub or hostelworld as well. It’s all about bargain shopping and hunting around for the best value. I agree that flashpacking hostels are becoming increasingly more popular but so are boutique hostels, but unfortunately you can’t find them in all exotic destinations, but mostly just the big cities. Also make sure linens and locks are included because those can be extra charges sometimes too which can be easily avoided by researching in advance.

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