Perhaps at some point while looking for a budget hotel you've decided to try out the travel sites with the jingles that get stuck in your head for days.
Take Hotwire.com, for example. It's easy enough to remember: the song tells you how to spell it and it's homepage is simple to navigate. It's only when you hit "search" that you hit a snag. Why doesn't it let you know the name of the hotel, and should you trust it?
Hotwire.com asserts that "hotels don't want to publicize rates this low, so we hide their name until after booking." However, it can be disconcerting to only find out the name and exact location of your hotel only after you pay for it. But don't worry, there are a few things you can do to help ease your discomfort.
First, choose only one location to search. If you're staying in a city, make sure you're not also searching for hotels near airports: they tend to have less amenities and are better suited for short stays.
Secondly, double check hotels in the selected area on a search engine. This will give you names and help you get a feel for the type of hotels in the area. That is not to say that all hotels are the same, but you will know what to expect by checking out the hotel's competition.
Third, keep an eye on the number of stars assigned to the hotel. This rating system is not universal (click here to learn more about what hotel stars mean) but is usually consistent. The majority of Hotwire.com's hotels are three stars or above, so you shouldn't have to worry about settling for a hotel that looks like it barely survived a tornado.
Fourth, if you're still not trusting Hotwire.com's secret hotel system, check out their list of hotel suppliers. This has 37 hotels and counting, all nationally known and reviewed. Try looking at the hotel's website to find pictures of possible places your hotel might be. The essential to budget travel is to plan onward. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new places we have never been before, the fact of expense and budgeting is always in the back of our mind. Considering and consuming our travel budget carefully is a concern for most families. Minimizing spending and prices, while still savoring your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed achievement and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking behind saving money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal budget is incredibly limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, whether on a funds or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel expenses!. While your hotel may not be on this list, it helps to get a feel for the companies Hotwire.com uses.
Once you take the plunge, you'll find out the name and exact location of your hotel. At least you know the price going into it, and these days, price is number one priority.
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