Adventures of a girl on a budget
Welcome to the Hotel Reviews portion of Travel Tips. A big part of traveling is finding a place to stay. We all want a hotel with the perfect location, good food, comfortable room, and great amenities. All of these must come at an affordable price, of course. In this section of the blog, I share my experience staying in hotels all around the world. Some I got discounted by shopping on deal sights. Others, I found by searching a long time and comparing prices to find what I felt what the perfect balance of affordability and amenities. My hope is that my experience can help other travelers to make a more informed decision on where to stay.
When I won a trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica from Sundance Vacations with free airfare and accommodations, I was unsure what the hotel situation would be. Since I did not have the option of picking where I was going to stay, I was slightly nervous to see what a ‘free’ vacation hotel looked like. I was […] Read more…
There are times in life when you need a break from deal-hunting and just want a bit of luxury. I recently had such a craving for a little bit of pampering and elegant living. This craving came in perfect time for Valentine’s Day and luckily for me, my boyfriend booked a romantic ‘staycation’ at the Park […] Read more…
On a recent trip to Denver, I lucked out with a great deal on a hotel through Priceline. When planning the trip, I decided to try Priceline Express to find a deal on a hotel. I chose the amount of stars and location I wanted, and they gave me a list of a few options. […] Read more…
One of my passions is traveling. Before 2014 came to a close, my boyfriend and I decided to take one last trip together to end the year off right. Since my sister currently lives and goes to school in New York, it seemed a logical choice for our trip: visit my sister and one of […] Read more…