Sometimes it is exciting to travel on a shoestring staying in small B&Bs, hostels and private homes. Staying in cheaper places tends to keep you off the beaten track, and keeps you away from the tourist traps, so travelling in this way is exciting.
It really is a great way to travel, but every now and again, it is nice to treat yourself and stay somewhere a bit more luxurious, and enjoy a little pampering. Something you can still do even if you are on a tight budget. You just have to know where to look, how to book and when to go.
Look In The Right Place
If you are looking for high-end accommodation, a website like Luxury Let is perfect. As the name suggests they only list luxury accommodation, but the twist is that the properties that are listed on this site are mostly privately owned. This means that you can book high quality rooms, and apartments, without having to pay five star prices.
When you book via this site, your money is held in a secure account. The property owner only gets access to those funds 24 hours after you have successfully gained access to your luxury accommodation.
When To Travel
However, this type of accommodation can still work out expensive in the high season. Therefore, it makes sense to travel in the cooler months.
To make sure that you get the best overall deal you will also need to book your flight at the right time. This is not hard to do, just click through to this article to learn the way to book the cheapest flights.
Split The Cost
If you can, travel with friends, doing so will allow you to book an apartment rather than a room. When it comes to luxury holiday accommodation leasing an apartment, in a luxury complex is by far the most economical approach. It allows you to split the cost between you and your friends.
Be Sure Of What Is Included In The Price
The fact that you will be staying in a privately owned building, rather than a chain hotel room, means you have to do a bit more research than normal. Doing so will help to ensure that you are not going to be disappointed when you arrive.
Many privately leased luxury apartments are located in complexes, which include swimming pools, saunas and Jacuzzis. Most of the time, access to all of these facilities is included in the price, but this is not always the case. Therefore, you need to double check that you will be able to use things like the pool during your stay.
Further Checks
You need to check where the rooms or apartments are located in relation to the places you want to visit and how easy it is to get to and from where you are staying. Take the time to check out what other travellers have to say about the accommodation. The most useful reviews are those that include photographs, which enable you to check the quality of the room or apartment.
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Photos: Kokorowa Shinjin, Harsha KR.
