If you decide to arrange a vacation for yourself without the participation of a travel agency, then all the worries fall solely on your shoulders. It will not be difficult to buy a ticket on your own. All the difficulty in booking a hotel. This must be taken care of in advance so as not to be left on the street in a foreign country.
First of all, it should be noted that a self-organized trip will save your money several times. But the exception will be Egypt and Turkey. It is better to fly to these countries through a travel agency. To book a room, you can refer to the official website of the hotel or use a special Internet resource created for online booking. If your vacation will take place in Europe, then it is better to contact the Booking service. For Asian and other countries choose Agoda server. The HotelsCombined website is for price comparison. To select the lowest room rate, use the hotel website and online booking site for comparison. The price can vary up to 40%.
The hotel booking scheme is as follows:
- choose the hotel you need,
- indicate your personal data, including the card number,
- confirm your choice,
- receive confirmation of your booking.
Payment for the number can be carried out in several ways:
- upon arrival at the hotel you pay the full cost,
- pay part of the total amount (leave a deposit),
- pay 100% of the amount when booking.
When choosing a hotel, you need to familiarize yourself with the cancellation and refund policy so as not to be in an unpleasant situation and incur unnecessary expenses.
Payment is made using a bank card, but Electron, VISA and Maestro cards, which Russians use, are not suitable for such an operation. You need to use a card that contains the owner's name and a special number. Moreover, the letters must be convex. On the back of the card, in addition to the number, three additional numbers are indicated.
After the entire booking procedure, you will receive a special form confirming your choice. It must be printed and presented upon arrival at the hotel.
Do not forget to read the reviews of other tourists about the hotel in order to make the right choice and not regret it. Also, pay attention to what is included in the hotel price, for example, breakfast, taxes, etc. Having done everything right, you will not only have a good rest, but also save a lot.
