Though it is not supposed to, choosing the right hotel when on a family vacation can be a tedious task. Not only do you have to keep the budget in mind, but also the needs of your family; and of course there’s always this security part that you need to keep as a top priority.
However, proper and detailed planning can make sure that your trip is enjoyable and meets all your needs.
Here are a few Things To Keep In Mind, When Planning A Family Vacation – when it comes to choosing the right hotel!
Set a budget
Make a budget and stick to it. Never deviate from what you have decided, as, if you move from your budget once, there is no stopping it. Most families spend a lot on their lodging and run out of cash for doing other important activities like site seeing and eating at nice joints.
Allot money, activity, and lodging wise, so that you don’t run short of it for any of them.
Research
Do not limit your search to one website, platform or hotel. Look at popular sites like Yatra, Cleartrip, or Make My Trip to check on what other travelers are saying about those specific hotels and others.
Reading reviews online from people who have been there and experienced the place is always a good idea. Pay attention to your priority, match them with the details available online, and then take a decision best suited to your interest.
Prioritize hotel features
Always make sure that you prioritize your needs and wants when booking a hotel. Based on your vacation, some amenities will be more important when compared to others.
Just to give you an example, if you are taking a road trip then the price would play a major role in deciding your hotel as you would not be spending too much time in the hotel room but would be on-road driving. On the other hand, if the idea is to spend most of the time in the hotel room then facilities like internet, swimming pool, breakfast etc should top your list when finalizing the hotel.
Take the opinion of your family
Well, you might be a dictator when it comes to taking decisions at home, but when traveling, always make sure that you take the opinions of your family members about their hotel preferences.
Ask them about their needs, as it would also take some load off you about choosing the hotel. And guess what, if they do not like any service after reaching there, you will not get the whole blame!
Don’t be shy to ask around
Don’t be hesitant in asking questions to the front desk of your hotel. They can easily suggest you the best restaurant, attractions, and activities that you must try in the location that you are in.
Some people feel uneasy asking questions at the hotel front desk, don’t be that guy/girl, and make sure that you gather all the relevant information before you step out to roam around the streets – with no freaking idea where you are headed to!
Do let us know if you have any queries regarding planning your trip. We would be glad to give you any help that you are looking for.
