| when we plan a vacation, especially online, we're | | | | descriptions. Pick up the phone and speak with |
| stuck deciding on a hotel located in a city that we | | | | someone, be sure to ask about amenities, what's |
| don't know. The surprises that can come from | | | | included, and what's available in the surrounding area. |
| picking a hotel miles from the center of town, or | | | | You'll not only get a first-hand look into the hotel, but |
| perched over a noisy highway, can be avoided with | | | | also an idea of how friendly the staff is. |
| simple and basic research. Keep reading for great | | | | If you're unsure about a hotel, try checking the |
| travel tips that will help you pick a hotel for your | | | | regional guidebooks. Whether you purchase them, |
| next vacation. | | | | browse through them in the bookstore, or check |
| First, look at a map of the city that you're visiting. | | | | them out of your local library, guidebooks can be a |
| Try to pinpoint the tourist destinations that you'll be | | | | great way to get a first-hand testimonial of a hotel |
| visiting. By having an approximation of the area and a | | | | experience, as well as ideas about possible uncovered |
| general idea of your itinerary, you can make a more | | | | gems. |
| educated choice about your hotel location. A number | | | | Finally, read online reviews and fellow traveler |
| of online map resources will also let you search for | | | | testimonials. These will give you a great insight into |
| hotels in the proximity of a certain area. For example, | | | | the experience, and should help you make your |
| you should be able to search for "hotels" near "The | | | | decision. |
| Eiffel Tower." | | | | Remember, planning a vacation is fun, but you should |
| The second thing you should do is call the hotel | | | | always be diligent. |
| yourself. Don't always depend on the online | | | | |