Comments on: Selecting the Right Accommodation http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:25:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Cheap Holidays Majorca http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-11545 Cheap Holidays Majorca Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:36:08 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-11545 Very useful tips and tactitics. Thanks for putting this Selecting the Right Accommodation | Travel Blissful blog together. Very useful tips and tactitics. Thanks for putting this Selecting the Right Accommodation | Travel Blissful blog together.

]]> By: Erica Johansson http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10509 Erica Johansson Mon, 18 May 2009 21:53:12 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10509 Thanks, Cheryl! Clean rooms are surely an advantage :) As long as it's clean, I wouldn't mind staying in a $2 a night room with no windows, no air-conditioning, and no furniture except for a small bed. (Just not too long.) But I do prefer when, like you said, a trip becomes unforgettable because the hotel stay itself adds to the overall experience. Am just curious, where in Cannes did you stay? Thanks, Cheryl!

Clean rooms are surely an advantage :) As long as it’s clean, I wouldn’t mind staying in a $2 a night room with no windows, no air-conditioning, and no furniture except for a small bed. (Just not too long.)

But I do prefer when, like you said, a trip becomes unforgettable because the hotel stay itself adds to the overall experience.

Am just curious, where in Cannes did you stay?

]]> By: Cheryl Marie Cordeiro http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10489 Cheryl Marie Cordeiro Mon, 18 May 2009 10:17:12 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10489 I'm loving your website! Love the new look of it! Personally, where I stay during a travel doesn't matter all that much, so long as the rooms are clean. No bedmites, roaches on the floor or rats is something I really appreciate *LOL* But there are times when the hotel experience in itself contributes to my overal impressions of the eplace and travel experience of it - this happened to me in Cannes, south of France, and that was truly unforgettable! Cheryl I’m loving your website! Love the new look of it!

Personally, where I stay during a travel doesn’t matter all that much, so long as the rooms are clean. No bedmites, roaches on the floor or rats is something I really appreciate *LOL*

But there are times when the hotel experience in itself contributes to my overal impressions of the eplace and travel experience of it – this happened to me in Cannes, south of France, and that was truly unforgettable!

Cheryl

]]> By: Erica Johansson http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10345 Erica Johansson Fri, 15 May 2009 16:09:55 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10345 @jen laceda, Hi Jen! Yes, definitely Israel for me too some time. And thanks for the compliment about the new look. As for hotel websites, I just love the design of Kiwi Collection's site. Thanks for mentioning Splendia. Looks/sounds like a great online booking company. @jen laceda, Hi Jen! Yes, definitely Israel for me too some time. And thanks for the compliment about the new look.

As for hotel websites, I just love the design of Kiwi Collection’s site. Thanks for mentioning Splendia. Looks/sounds like a great online booking company.

]]> By: jen laceda http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10312 jen laceda Fri, 15 May 2009 01:31:52 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10312 I love Mr and Mrs Smith, Splendia, Kiwi Collection, Venere...all services I have used to book hotels, from budget to mid-range to luxury (well, kind of...at least, luxury for my budget). <abbr><em>jen laceda’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FolieDeux/~3/HGRLR_lQo9A/hallucinations-and-le-shopping-in-le.html" rel="nofollow">Hallucinations and Le Shopping in Le Souk</a></em></abbr> I love Mr and Mrs Smith, Splendia, Kiwi Collection, Venere…all services I have used to book hotels, from budget to mid-range to luxury (well, kind of…at least, luxury for my budget).

jen laceda’s last blog post..Hallucinations and Le Shopping in Le Souk

]]> By: jen laceda http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10311 jen laceda Fri, 15 May 2009 01:29:28 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10311 Hi Erica, Yes...same here! It all depends of my mood, goals, expectations about the trip...as well as current budget. Thanks for stopping by. I write about current and previous travels. I was in Israel the first 2 weeks in March. Perfect weather that time of the year, and definitely should be on your must-go-to list! Love the new look of your blog!!! <abbr><em>jen laceda’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FolieDeux/~3/HGRLR_lQo9A/hallucinations-and-le-shopping-in-le.html" rel="nofollow">Hallucinations and Le Shopping in Le Souk</a></em></abbr> Hi Erica,
Yes…same here! It all depends of my mood, goals, expectations about the trip…as well as current budget.

Thanks for stopping by. I write about current and previous travels. I was in Israel the first 2 weeks in March. Perfect weather that time of the year, and definitely should be on your must-go-to list!

Love the new look of your blog!!!

jen laceda’s last blog post..Hallucinations and Le Shopping in Le Souk

]]> By: Beach Vacation, Hawaii, Boutique Hostels | Venere Travel Blog http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10294 Beach Vacation, Hawaii, Boutique Hostels | Venere Travel Blog Thu, 14 May 2009 17:35:38 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10294 [...] Travel Blissful helps you finding the ideal lodging when travelling around whether it is a hostel, a guest house, or a stylish luxury five star hotel. Your choice depends on what interests you the most of the trip: a romantic getaway with your partner, relaxation or city sightseeing. [...] [...] Travel Blissful helps you finding the ideal lodging when travelling around whether it is a hostel, a guest house, or a stylish luxury five star hotel. Your choice depends on what interests you the most of the trip: a romantic getaway with your partner, relaxation or city sightseeing. [...]

]]> By: Erica Johansson http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10239 Erica Johansson Wed, 13 May 2009 17:29:15 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10239 @Rob Barham, I can understand you had your best word of mouth experiences when backpacking. I've also found it very easy to get suggestions from other people in hostels. Most of the people I met had traveled around a lot and could share their views about the pros and cons in each place. Thanks for mentioning roomwizard. Hadn't heard about that site before. And yes, Mr&Mrs Smith is terrific. One of my favorite sites, partly because of their clever reviews. @Rob Barham, I can understand you had your best word of mouth experiences when backpacking. I’ve also found it very easy to get suggestions from other people in hostels. Most of the people I met had traveled around a lot and could share their views about the pros and cons in each place.

Thanks for mentioning roomwizard. Hadn’t heard about that site before.

And yes, Mr&Mrs Smith is terrific. One of my favorite sites, partly because of their clever reviews.

]]> By: Rob Barham http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10187 Rob Barham Tue, 12 May 2009 20:10:48 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10187 I look for the nicest hotel in the best location . . . that comes in under budget. These days I pretty much rely exclusively on the internet but of course it's all my criteria - reason for trip, who I'm with etc. Best word of mouth experiences I have had was when backpacking round Australia, staying in hostels it was so easy to have a chat about which hostels were the best. Nowadays I like those sites where you search multiple sites at once, at the moment my favourite is roomwizard.co.uk because it's fast and easy to filter on feature e.g. swimming pool or whatever. Seeing your ad there for mr&mrs smith has reminded me what a good site that is though, really well written reviews. I look for the nicest hotel in the best location . . . that comes in under budget. These days I pretty much rely exclusively on the internet but of course it’s all my criteria – reason for trip, who I’m with etc.

Best word of mouth experiences I have had was when backpacking round Australia, staying in hostels it was so easy to have a chat about which hostels were the best.

Nowadays I like those sites where you search multiple sites at once, at the moment my favourite is roomwizard.co.uk because it’s fast and easy to filter on feature e.g. swimming pool or whatever.

Seeing your ad there for mr&mrs smith has reminded me what a good site that is though, really well written reviews.

]]> By: Erica Johansson http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10175 Erica Johansson Tue, 12 May 2009 16:02:44 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10175 @Taylor, In the past, mostly through different hostel and hotel websites. For example, when I lived in Switzerland and traveled around Europe I booked almost all hotel stays through venere.com I like their maps because you can easily see where in a city a hotel is located and their search function lets you sort the results by price, popularity and ratings. I love that site. Other times, it's been spontaneously/impulsively. Like, when I was walking around in a city and just chose the first hotel that looked nice (and not too expensive). But for the most part online resources. Eventually I learnt to consider other people's recommendations as well. Like you said, travelers do love to talk about their experiences. @Taylor, In the past, mostly through different hostel and hotel websites. For example, when I lived in Switzerland and traveled around Europe I booked almost all hotel stays through venere.com I like their maps because you can easily see where in a city a hotel is located and their search function lets you sort the results by price, popularity and ratings. I love that site. Other times, it’s been spontaneously/impulsively. Like, when I was walking around in a city and just chose the first hotel that looked nice (and not too expensive). But for the most part online resources. Eventually I learnt to consider other people’s recommendations as well. Like you said, travelers do love to talk about their experiences.

]]> By: Erica Johansson http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10174 Erica Johansson Tue, 12 May 2009 15:55:06 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10174 @Spot Cool Stuff, That's a great way to see it, Will. In that way there's probably no risk for disappointment because you've made the necessary research/planning to make sure the hotel is special in some way. And, as I've seen on your website, that often makes for very interesting blog posts and articles as well. @Spot Cool Stuff, That’s a great way to see it, Will. In that way there’s probably no risk for disappointment because you’ve made the necessary research/planning to make sure the hotel is special in some way. And, as I’ve seen on your website, that often makes for very interesting blog posts and articles as well.

]]> By: Taylor Davidson http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10142 Taylor Davidson Tue, 12 May 2009 03:25:32 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10142 How do I choose accommodation? Cheap, central, safe. Comfort isn't as high on my list as it should be :) But that's a great point: where we stay often determines who we bump into, what experiences we have, and those often form a more lasting imprint than the beds and rooms we stayed in. Back to practicalities: Internet, research, a mix of the hostel websites, google, et.al.; but I depend on word-of-mouth; all travelers love to talk about where they have staying in various places, just be sure to understand the person to get a good read on their recommendations. How do you choose a place to stay? How do I choose accommodation? Cheap, central, safe. Comfort isn’t as high on my list as it should be :)

But that’s a great point: where we stay often determines who we bump into, what experiences we have, and those often form a more lasting imprint than the beds and rooms we stayed in.

Back to practicalities: Internet, research, a mix of the hostel websites, google, et.al.; but I depend on word-of-mouth; all travelers love to talk about where they have staying in various places, just be sure to understand the person to get a good read on their recommendations.

How do you choose a place to stay?

]]> By: Spot Cool Stuff http://www.travelblissful.com/selecting-the-right-accommodation/#comment-10134 Spot Cool Stuff Tue, 12 May 2009 00:49:01 +0000 http://www.travelblissful.com/?p=7455#comment-10134 I spend a lot of time consider the hotel I want to stay in. Budget and location factor into the choice a lot, of course, but even more than that I look for a hotel that's superlative in same way -- that's especially unusual, or especially well-located, or especially cheap, or especially interesting, or especially . . . whatever. Just so long as it isn't ordinary. I spend a lot of time consider the hotel I want to stay in. Budget and location factor into the choice a lot, of course, but even more than that I look for a hotel that’s superlative in same way — that’s especially unusual, or especially well-located, or especially cheap, or especially interesting, or especially . . . whatever. Just so long as it isn’t ordinary.

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