Most people go to a hotel site, pick out a room and book it. They can go directly to the hotel website or use a booking search engine like Expedia, Hotels.com, Orbitz, Trivago or many of the other hotel booking sites out there. But if you really want to save money, take a look at a few of The Traveling Professor's hotel booking tips you won't see anywhere else.
If you are like The Traveling Professor, you like to save money without sacrificing luxury or comfort. There are ways to enjoy a trip without busing the budget or without sleeping in a hostel or cheap hotel. There are also ways to wisely save money and get more out of a visit to Italy, Scandinavia, Paris, or any other destination. Read The Traveling Professor's 4 practical tips to save money on travel.
Looking for an inexpensive hotel in Paris? The Traveling Professor has some picks for you. They are all great values and I have selected hotels in various parts of the city. Why spend a lot of money on hotels when you can get a great place to stay for a terrific rate. Read The Professor's picks on the best inexpensive hotels in Paris.
Lodging is probably the most significant expense when traveling overseas. If you are like me, you like to stay at a nice place and spend as little amount of money as possible. My personal preference is to stay at a minimum of 3 star quality hotels but there are some very good 2 star properties out there too. In today's blog post, The Traveling Professor gives a couple of tips on how to find the best hotel room at the best price.
We all know how expensive travel can be. Being cost-conscious can allow a traveler to take that extra vacation with the money saved from previous vacations. I consider myself to be a professional traveler and throughout the years, I have found ways to save money without sacrificing comfort or luxury. The Traveling Professor is happy to pass on his Top 5 Ways to Save Money on to you.
Lodging costs typically make up the most expensive part of a vacation to Paris and in Paris, hotels can be expensive. However, there are several good 2-star picks, and The Traveling Professor has them for you. 2-star Paris hotels can be a great value, but usually they do not have a restaurant (not a big deal in Paris) but probably does not have A/C. Don't expect a spa or turn-down service. However, with these picks, expect to get a good night's sleep at a good price.
By the end of the year, The Traveling Professor will have made 118 blog posts on topics ranging from airfares, hotels, trip advice, insurance, itineraries and a bunch of other stuff. In my last blog post of 2015 I am going to post links to my top blog posts of the year. These posts are loaded with time and money saving trip ideas. Best wishes for a Happy New Year from The Traveling Professor.
I read a lot on traveling "cheap". If you are like me, you are NOT going to:
These are the kinds of "tips" I get delivered into my mailbox all day. Take a look at my blog post to see how to travel less expensively, without sacrificing luxury or comfort.