In the current recession, luxury hotels are experiencing the biggest loss. Vacationers and businesses are cutting their travel budgets and finding more economical ways to travel such as vacation rentals. In order to survive in this environment, some of these luxury hotels will forfeit some stars as well as amenities. It is the only way [...] [...more]
In the current recession, luxury hotels are experiencing the biggest loss. Vacationers and businesses are cutting their travel budgets and finding more economical ways to travel such as vacation rentals. In order to survive in this environment, some of these luxury hotels will forfeit some stars as well as amenities. It is the only way to compete in an industry that offers spacious, affordable vacation rentals. Hilton Hotels and InterContinental Hotels have already cut down on stars for some of its locations. Starwood Hotels & Resorts, owner of high-end brands such as W Hotel and St. Regis, have cut its number of stars and its level of service just until the industry goes back to how it once was. Some of the amenities that will be cut from these once five-star luxury hotels include welcome gifts, complimentary newspapers and 24-hour room service. Lewis Wolff, co-chairman of Maritz, Wolff & Co., says most people would be just as happy with a “five-star hotel downgraded to a four star.”
Nowadays, travel tips say small is beautiful. Dwellings came back into the limelight of travel tips and hotel chains launched pod hotel rooms. The new concept offers a super trendy mini room with all of the bells and whistles of a boutique hotel. It is fun to make hotel reservations for a night or a few [...] [...more]
Nowadays, travel tips say small is beautiful. Dwellings came back into the limelight of travel tips and hotel chains launched pod hotel rooms.
The new concept offers a super trendy mini room with all of the bells and whistles of a boutique hotel. It is fun to make hotel reservations for a night or a few hours in a relatively inexpensive hotel with boutique perks. Yotel.com offers superb luxury mini rooms. Travelers may stay one night and those wanting to spend longer holidays can make luxury hotel reservations or rent vacation rentals or a furnished flat rental in London. You can expect to pay between and 80 and 100 pounds; that may not be cheap for regular hotel reservations, but it is a bargain for a trendy boutique hotel. You can find pod hotels in several locations from the England Gatwick and Heathrow airports
Travelers on a budget can travel in style by renting a design short term rental apartment in London. Such vacation rentals provide comfort at much more affordable rates than traditional luxury hotels.
Europeans and other tourists looking to spend their holidays in paradise, on a beach are thoroughly satisfied by the Maldives or the Seychelles. The Seychelles are a chain of 115 islands lost in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Their lush and tropical landscape boasts miles of inhabited pink sandy beaches. European jetsetters have made [...] [...more]
Europeans and other tourists looking to spend their holidays in paradise, on a beach are thoroughly satisfied by the Maldives or the Seychelles. The Seychelles are a chain of 115 islands lost in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Their lush and tropical landscape boasts miles of inhabited pink sandy beaches. European jetsetters have made the Seychelles their favorite destination during the winter season. They love to spend laid back holidays in the Seychelles eco-chic bungalows.
Visitors may also opt to stay in affordable Seychelles vacation rental villas or traditional Seychelles hotels. A new Four Seasons hotel is scheduled to open this month next to the Petite Anse Bay. Also, the Shangri La chain is said to be hunting for the ideal spot in which to join the growing number of luxury hotels on the islands.
We are in crisis but the situation results in gains in some areas. As a result of our current economical situation, travelers are at an advantage and can find better deals than ever. Accommodations such as vacation rentals and hotel rooms and transportation such as airfare and car rentals have stooped to ultra competitive prices and offer [...] [...more]
We are in crisis but the situation results in gains in some areas.
As a result of our current economical situation, travelers are at an advantage and can find better deals than ever.
Accommodations such as vacation rentals and hotel rooms and transportation such as airfare and car rentals have stooped to ultra competitive prices and offer outrageous deals in order to survive these hard times.
Savvy travelers can save a lot of money with a bit of research. The luxury travel sector of the industry is feeling the effects of the economy even more than regular travel.
Occupancy rates for luxury hotels have declined 9% while regular hotel rates have dropped 7%. Search the internet and call hotels, vacation rentals and airline companies to get great deals.
Discounts of up to 50% off are not uncommon anymore - even during high season. Smart travelers can find discounts in hotels in New York, hotels in Miami and vacation rentals in Miami even during holiday seasons that get booked to full occupancy.
Photo of a luxury vacation rental loft in South Beach.
The Illona Vacation Rental in South Beach Picture.
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