Tips For A Smoother, Happier Trip Away

In these few but precious years of life that are given to each of us, we periodically set goals, both long-term and short-term. These often include trips that we dream of doing at some point. There are some ways that you can enjoy things a little easier, if you are afraid of travelling far and wide during the pandemic. If this doesn’t bother you, then that’s great, as long as you stay safe. You can certainly look at hiring a minibus with your friends and taking to the roads. No Brokers or Unlicensed operators, just professional and reliable people. Here are some other tips to ensure your travels go down without a hitch! 

Book directly

Did you book a hotel through Booking.com and while canceling it, did you find that the reservation was made on another site and was not canceled? Have you booked a hotel on platforms like Getaroom.com paying for the room but also a non-refundable exorbitant amount as a commission? Other travelers have had similar experiences booking their airline tickets through online travel agencies such as Expedia or Priceline. For the above and even more reasons, it is wiser to book directly. For example, book a room through the hotel itself and a ticket to the airline, having the option of choosing your preferred location. Although prices on travel sites are often attractive, airlines and hotels usually offer these prices by giving coupons or other discounts. Also, in this way, you will be bound by the terms and conditions of each hotel or airline, without incurring additional costs from third parties. In case you need to make a change in your reservation, the process will be easier.

Organise your points, miles and credit cards

To better organise travel, especially those that take place at the beginning of each year, the best way is a very powerful “weapon” of yours: your credit card and reward programs. Many no longer book a flight or hotel without first finding the right point rewards program. In addition to discounts on tickets and rooms, points can have other benefits, such as free wireless internet in some hotels and airline bonuses. Also, miles are easily transferred to other airlines, hotels, and other people, which is worth giving them more importance. Some credit cards even offer travel insurance in case of cancellations or delays.

For better travel, avoid staying in bad hotels

It’s important to do your research before booking a hotel, one time a reader found bed bugs in a hotel abroad where he had paid 500 euros a night and other travellers can often complain about other mishaps that are inconvenient and unpleasant. Often the food, facilities and various services are miserable even in the most expensive hotels which is why you must be sure to thoroughly research. This isn’t a guarantee either of course but it can help greatly. Let’s say you want to go to Croatia, you must be sure to look at the best ranking hotels there first. Before booking, search for the hotel on Instagram too. This way, you will see what the rooms really are like, from other customers and not just the misleading photos on their site.