Posted by traveller on March 3, 2010
Situated in the southwest area of the Indian Ocean is the volcanic island of Mauritius. It is home to beaches, coral reefs, Dutch ruins, top golf courses and first class cuisine that consists of French, African, Indian and Chinese. According to Lonely Planet, Mauritius is the most developed island of the Mascarene Islands. The local currency in Mauritius is the rupee. While the main language in Mauritius is Creole, you will find plenty of people the speak both French and English on the island. Booking your hotel to Mauritius is no different than booking a hotel in the United States.
Use Kayak.com to search for a hotel in Mauritius on several of the major travel booking websites at the same time. Kayak can search Travelocity, Expedia and Hotels.com all at the same time for you. This will allow you to see if one site happens to have a better price on a hotel that you are interested in booking. This is a great way to book a hotel if you are not familiar with what hotels are available in Mauritius. Other travel booking websites you can use to book include Booking.com and Orbitz.com. If you decide to book a hotel using one of these major travel booking sites you will have to pay in full for your booking up front. This means that you will not be able to make any changes to your booking or get a refund if you have to cancel the booking.
Book a vacation package that includes your Mauritius hotel with your airfare. For example, the Virgin Holidays website allows you to book a Mauritius vacation package that includes airfare from London’s Heathrow Airport. Only a deposit is required with this booking.
Contact the hotel directly to book if you already know where you can to stay. You can book direct by using the hotel website or by calling the hotel. Most people in Mauritius speak and understand English so you will not have to worry about a language barrier when you call. If booking directly online just go to the hotel website. For example, if you want to stay at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort you can go directly to the hotel website at ICHotelsGroup.com to book the hotel.
Arrive at the hotel with no reservation and book a room in person. As a walk-in you may end up paying a higher rate. You also risk showing up and there being no rooms available to book in your preferred hotel.
Priceline and Hotwire do not have any Mauritius hotels listed in their databases.
Posted by traveller on November 20, 2009
Located in Queensland, Australia, Mackay is a city less than 600 miles north of Brisbane.
Popular hotels in the city include:
Miners Lodge Motor Inn
60-62 Nebo Road
Mackay 4740, Australia
Avg. price: $110 (AUD121)
Mackay Grande Suites
9 Gregory Street
Mackay 4740, Australia
Broken River Mountain Resort
Eungella Dam Rd.
Eungella, Mackay, Australia
Windmill Motel & Reception Centre
5 Highway Plaza
Bruce Highway
Mackay 4740, Australia
Avg. price: $160 (AUD176)
Cape Hillsborough Nature Resort
MS 895
Cape Hillsborough
Mackay 4740, Australia
Posted by traveller on November 6, 2009
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia. While it is not a hot spot for tourist activity, the city does get visits from travelers. Jakarta is well-known for cosmopolitan shopping and for having a hip nightlife scene.
If you are visiting Jakarta, here are the top 20 hotels in the area:
Hotel Mulia Senayan
Avg. Price: $228
The Dharmawangsa
Avg. Price: $243
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Avg. Price: $251
FM7 Resort Hotel
Avg. Price: $59
InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta
Avg. Price: $198
Ritz-Carlton Jakarta
Avg. Price: $229
Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta
Avg. Price: $236
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta
Avg. Price: $181
Hotel Gran Mahakam Jakarta
Avg. Price: $100
Crowne Plaza Hotel Jakarta
Avg. Price: $121
Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta
Avg. Price: $146
Novotel Mangga Dua
Avg. Price: $71
Alila Jakarta
Avg. Price: $121
Mandarin Oriental Jakarta
Avg. Price: $290
Le Meridien Jakarta
Avg. Price: $140
JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta
Avg. Price: $202
The Park Lane Jakarta
Avg. Price: $104
Gran Melia Jakarta
Avg. Price: $205
Hotel Borobudur Jakarta
Avg. Price: $141
Sultan Hotel Jakarta
Avg. Price: $139
Posted by traveller on September 21, 2009
If you are taking a trip to Southern China you will have a lot of options when it comes to transportation. Southern China is a large area that you can explore on your own on a rented bicycle or by taking a train through the region. While larger cities in the region have more transportation options for travelers, it is still easy to travel to the smaller areas of the region.
Arrive in Southern China by plane. For international flights, the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport are the two entry airports. When you arrive at the airport you will need to have a valid passport and your tourist visa to get through customs. You cannot get a tourist visa once you arrive so be sure to take care of this at the Chinese embassy location nearest you before you leave your home country. See the Chinese embassy website for office locations.
Use a taxi service or public bus if you are traveling in cities in Southern China. While most cities have a bus system it can be quicker to use a taxi if you are in hurry. Taxis do generally cost a little bit more than bus service though. You may even find some pedicabs that can take you around the area you are visiting.
Travel by train through Southern China. Chinese railway service runs several routes through Southern China, including international trains. There are standard trains, express trains and tourist trains. The trains stop in all of the major cities as well as some of the smaller areas in Southern China.
Rent a bicycle from a hotel or tourist shop and see Southern China by bike. Keep in mind that rural roads can be bumpy and that you will need a good map for your trip.
Take a ferry or river boat to travel by water. Along the Changjiang River and the Lijiang River there are always boats available to transport travelers. For ferry rides, you should go to the Zhoutouzui Ferry Pier to get a current schedule and arrange for transport.
Posted by traveller on September 8, 2009
Cheap Bohol Resorts
Nuts Huts Resort
Gotozon, 6316 Loboc
Average price: $4 (PHP200)
This resort is on the bank of the Loboc River. You are not too far from the town of Loboc. There is a restaurant on-site at this resort. It has a relaxing atmosphere but offers little in terms of amenities.
Paragayo Resort
Rona’s Corner
Tawala
Panglao, 6340, Philippines
Average price: $30
This resort is just 500 meters from Alona Beach. Rooms at this Bohol beach resort have tiled floors, and are clean and comfortable. Gardens are on-site. A dive shop is also on-site.
ChARTs Resort
Alona Beach
Tawala, 6340, Philippines
Average price: $36
A pool is on-site for guests. Walk-in showers and air conditioning is standard. TVs can be put in the room for an extra charge. All rooms have an Asian-inspired design theme.
