It’s human nature to try and cut corners and to take the best deal whenever and whereever possible. I’m sure you’ve heard the expression: “If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is”. I don’t want to take that expressions directly in context and relate it to travelling because it doesn’t directly apply! What I do want to do though is point out that being super budget when you travel doesn’t really add up.
Your about to book a trip to your favorite holiday destination. Let’s say it’s Cancun, Mexico. You’re online, or with a travel agent, finding cheap tickets, and looking at all of your different options for accomodations. You’re looking at things like star ratings and facilities, and most importantly prices. At any major travel spot their is a huge array of differences in accomodations, which equivalates to a huge difference in pricing across the spectrum. Unless you’re swimming in money, you’re probably going to think: I want to get the most from the hotel and amount of stars for my money.
You take middle of the road: three. Your eyes are dazzled by the stars, and now...