| Whether you are coming to eastern Tennessee for | | | | differ depending on the size of the home and time of |
| the beautiful national park, amazing Dollywood, or a | | | | year, it is possible to get a deal for a family of three |
| relaxing time at the charming towns of Gatlinburg and | | | | to pay between $50 and $75 a day. Obviously, the |
| Pigeon Forge, you are sure to have a great time. | | | | less luxury you opt for, the lower the cost. This |
| There is definitely something for every kind of | | | | compares to a hotel room, which has less space and |
| vacationer here-the hard part is choosing among all | | | | can cost at least $100 per room per night. Cabins are |
| your options! | | | | also more negotiable about checkout times than |
| First, think about what amenities you and your family | | | | hotels. With both, however, it definitely pays to shop |
| require for a comfortable stay. If it is a | | | | around and ask for discounts. |
| home-away-from-home you are looking for, a cabin is | | | | Ultimately, a cabin offers you a great deal, extended |
| probably your best bet. Each family member can | | | | privacy, and a homier stay. A hotel room may be |
| have their own bedroom and bathroom in these | | | | more expensive, but it is closer to the attractions |
| roomy log homes, and you can cook your own meals | | | | and offers more personalized care. What is most |
| in the normally fully stocked kitchens. Some of the | | | | important to you in an accommodation? Is it low |
| more luxurious cabins offer hot tubs, fireplaces, | | | | cost? Luxury and assistance? Freedom and flexibility? |
| HDTV and Wi-Fi. A cabin also offers more privacy | | | | Regardless of what you are looking for, the |
| than a hotel, and it allows everyone in your group to | | | | accommodation options that Gatlinburg and Pigeon |
| live together, under the same roof. | | | | Forge can offer are varied enough that everyone will |
| If a more pampered lifestyle is what you prefer for | | | | find something they like. |
| your vacation, maybe a hotel is the right choice for | | | | The choices extend to your accommodations, as well: |
| you. A concierge can make your plans for you, a | | | | there are both great hotels and charming cabins in |
| housekeeper can clean your room for you, and | | | | Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Choosing between the |
| on-site restaurants can cook for you. Hotels are | | | | two is perhaps the most important decision in your |
| typically closer to the action than the cabins, but | | | | trip planning because where you stay will color the |
| unfortunately this also means less quiet and privacy | | | | entire trip-for good or bad, so make sure to carefully |
| for your family. | | | | consider all your options. |
| If you are traveling in a group, a cabin can definitely | | | | Make your decision wisely, and you won't be |
| be the more economical option. While the prices will | | | | disappointed with your Smoky Mountain vacation! |