Changing Hotel Locations Can Help You Save
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Optimize Your Hotel Stay and Save Money
Summary:
Don Nadeau, president of BidonTravel.com, usually focuses on bidding strategies for Priceline hotels. However, he also emphasizes the power of location in saving money on accommodations.
Save Big by Choosing Strategic Hotel Locations
When planning a trip to places like Boston, Zurich, London, or San Francisco, consider varying your hotel locations to significantly cut costs.
Even for short stays, changing your hotel location can lead to savings of 50?"70%. Here’s how:
Imagine you’re a couple visiting the San Francisco Bay Area for a special occasion. Your itinerary includes:
- Visiting wineries
- Hiking in Point Reyes National Seashore and Muir Woods
- Exploring Big Sur, Carmel, and Monterey
- Enjoying San Francisco’s highlights
While you might think of booking seven nights in a San Francisco hotel, this can be quite costly?"especially since you’ll want something special. Plus, parking could cost an additional $30?"45 per day.
A Smarter Way to Stay
Instead, consider booking the first three nights near the Wine Country and national seashore. You can find resort-style accommodations in or near Santa Rosa at a fraction of San Francisco prices. This puts you close to Napa Valley wineries, Calistoga's hot springs, and the Culinary Institute of America’s restaurant, as well as Point Reyes.
Next, enjoy a scenic drive along Marin County’s coastline, stopping in Sausalito and Muir Woods before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. Spend two nights there, using your hotel savings to enjoy the city’s fabulous dining options.
Afterwards, spend the day seeing more of San Francisco before taking a scenic drive via Interstate 280. This route offers stunning views of San Francisco Bay. Switch to State Highway 85 and U.S. 101 to reach Carmel and Monterey.
In the Carmel and Monterey area, you have choices:
1. Use your savings for a romantic stay, like the Tickle Pink Inn along the coast.
2. Keep saving with quality inland accommodations.
For the latter, Salinas is a great option. It's only 25 minutes from Carmel and offers more affordable rates.
Your Itinerary Results
With this plan, you enjoy three nights in Santa Rosa, two in San Francisco, and two in the Monterey area. You’ve saved significantly on hotels and reduced commuting time from San Francisco. This extra time can be spent on memorable experiences instead of being stuck on the road.
When saving money enhances your vacation experience, it truly represents the pinnacle of travel savings.
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