Today many travellers book their hotels on-line. Here are the most common mistakes that are made, problems encountered, and how to avoid them. Mistakes 1. Wrong dates. I have read that 25% of all hotel reservations made by holidaymakers/business […]
Self contained accommodation – a fully equipped home away from home with kitchen, lounge, bathroom and bedrooms is very popular, and many newcomers like Airbnb have jumped on the bandwagon. But holiday makers have been booking privately owned cottages, […]
Home swap. As the name implies, you swap your home for a period of time with another person/family’s home. The advantages are of course free accommodation in a desired location, and the home may often come with car, extensive […]
First some history and background – I’ll keep it brief. TripAdvisor began in 2000, and soon launched the new concept where guests review the hotel in which they had just stayed. Today TA claims to be the world’s largest […]
In a previous blog entitled ” Hotel Ratings – How do they do it? ” I examined the various ways in which hotel/motels/apartments achieve their ratings as 2, 3, 4 or 5-star properties. And there I did state that I […]
Today these two companies are the world’s largest platforms for travellers to book individually-owned private accommodation. Here I am going to simply examine each one in terms of how it operates its system. I will NOT be looking at […]
Here are some practical tips on how to wade through the mass of travel information which bombards you daily so that you make the right decisions to secure the holiday you desire. And most importantly you are not misled and […]
In the world of travel today, the powerful meaning of the words LUXURY and DELUXE when applied to hotels, tours, and cruises is being rapidly diminished. And that makes me mad as hell! Here I’m going to give you […]
Who sets the ratings for hotels and motels around the world? There is no simple answer as it varies from country to country, but it is generally either a national motoring organization (as in Australia), national or local tourist […]
Everywhere we see cheap “Deals” for tours with amazing offers, with many claimed to be “Luxury” or “Deluxe”. How do they get such cheap prices, and how can a traveller decide which are genuine? Here the travel “Insider” (me) […]
Small Group Tours are very much in fashion but are they for you? Here the Travel Insider (me) examines the pluses and minuses and explains what makes them tick. Then I come up with advice on how to evaluate […]
I’ve spent more than 30 years in the travel industry and today I enjoy sharing my experiences and “insider secrets” with others in an entertaining and fun way. On this site l’ll help you to avoid the many pitfalls and traps so that you have that wonderful holiday that you deserve. Click on my pic to read more about me.
