Enjoy A Five-Star Holiday Without Going Broke

We found this great article about how to find the best deals for holiday accommodations and wanted to share it with you.  Enjoy!

Title: Have A 5 Star Holiday At 3 Star Rates

Author: Barry Allen

Ever dream of having a 5-star holiday without going broke! Well the dream can come true if you just know how to get the best rate. Travel and holiday accommodation can be expensive but today the market is full of unbeatable deals and you can get fabulous discounts if you book early, online, and off season.

Hotels and travel are most expensive during holiday season so if
you want your family to have a great holiday then you need to:

*    Spend holidays at home and plan a getaway vacation during off
season. When hotels are not chock-a-block they run great
packages, marketing promos, and discount rate offers. This is
when you can book into a spa, resort or 5-star hotel and not
feel the strain on your pocket.

*    Throughout the year you should look for coupons or great
getaway packages offered by your credit card company. Make use
of these many of these include stay, meals, and trips for a set
price at a great luxury hotel.

*    Book early. Many hotels give discounts on rates if you make
confirmed bookings with payment well in advance.

*    Search the hotel directories on the World Wide Web for great
offers. On the internet one can find deals, compare rates and
facilities and book the holiday without leaving home.

*    Check if your reward programs have any tie -ups with hotel
chains. Many airlines and credit card giants have great
networking and as a marketing exercise they offer their members
unbelievable discounts on travel, stay, and pampering.

*    Opt for a tour package . That way the whole family will have a
great vacation at no extra costs. Many tour operators have
tie-ups with big hotel chains and offer accommodation at
wonderful places. By taking a tour you can see places and have a
great vacation.

*    If you are a great photographer and writer you could earn some
of the money spent on the vacation by writing an illustrated
article on the spot you vacationed in. Many travel magazines and
websites are always looking for unusual and great material on
travel spots.

*    Very often if you are taking a long haul flight the airline
will offer a free stop over in a destination of choice. Use this
option and enjoy your stay. Before you firm up bookings find out
from the travel agent or airline representative what your
options are.

*     If the family group is large choose the "group booking"
option. Group rates are always lower than normal rates. Meet the
hotel representative and ask whether the hotel will extend any
special courtesies for groups. Many hotels will put together a
package that includes stay, breakfast, packed lunches, and great
dinners. Many even include a day trip or two for the group
within the package.

If you know how your family can have a luxury vacation without
going out of pocket. Many travel directories like Yahoo bring
together the best travel and vacation offers. The World Wide Web
has changed the way people perceive the world and offer users a
great many advantages.

About the author:
Barry Allen is a freelance writer for
http://www.1866hotels.com/, the premier website to find help on
Hotels including topics on discount hotels, cheap hotels, hotel
and resort information, make online hotel reservations, hotel
deal, special hotel offers and more. He also freelances for the
premier REVENUE SHARING discussion forum for Shopping Deal Site
http://www.1888discuss.com/shopping-deal/f-hotels-19.html

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