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The hotel search options offer quick access to all available hotel rooms and apartments in more than 35,000 cities and villages. The search tool from this section aggregates data from over 100 online booking engines and travel agencies, and even directly from selected hotel chains. At the touch of a button, we offer a wide selection of available accommodation units and prices / night, presented in a single page with multiple filters, making it easy to find the exact type of hotel room or apartment matching any travel requirements.

What is a Hotel Rates Aggregator?

We need to point there is an important distinction between a hotel aggregator and a hotel booking engine. While both hotel search options may seem to return hotel availability and prices for selected cities and dates, an advantage puts aggregator services in front. The difference between the two is that a hotel booking engine acts like a travel agency, having partnership deals to offer rooms from selected hotels against a booking fee. On the other hand, a hotel aggregator operates similarly to a search engine, connecting to hotel chains, travel agencies and hotel booking engines to find all available hotel offers and prices.

When compared to booking engines, hotel aggregators offer a broader search, listing hotels and prices from many more websites, at no extra cost. This results in more hotel options and various accommodation deals listed in one place, making it as simple as possible for users to find a cheap hotel room or apartment online.

Why Use our Hotel Search Platform?

There are multiple advantages for using our platform to search for hotel rooms and apartments. Firstly, we need to understand that travel agencies or hotel booking engines offer accommodation at the properties they are in partnership with. This means the offer is different from one agency to another. Furthermore, each travel agency gets a limited number of rooms or apartments to rent out from each hotel, which means that when all the units in a hotel were rented at a specific travel operator, there may still be available rooms for booking through other operators.

Another advantage is that our aggregator lists all prices with fees included when available, no matter the source, making it easier for the price filtering to return the best hotel rates possible.

In conclusion, the hotel aggregator returns a more complete list of results for hotel rooms and apartments available at various travel agencies, hotel chains or even villa & apartment rental services. The hotel system searches and compares hotel prices in one simple interface, showing even different prices for the same room at the same hotel available for booking at multiple tour operators. Some rates may also include special hotel discounts available through certain operators. This makes the hotel aggregator a real price comparison engine, saving you hours of searching on individual websites and comparing offers.

To top it up, the hotel filters in place allow users to quickly identify the best hotels for themselves, by filtering not only by price, but also by location of hotel (city center, near beach, near airport, near convention center), hotel star category, user ratings or filters by hotel facilities.

How to Book Hotel Rooms?

Making a reservation for a hotel room anywhere in the world is simpler than one may think. After searching for accommodation using our hotel aggregator, each result is returned with details about the hotel, facilities and prices from different travel operators. The online hotel booking option allows the selection of best price in the results, at which point you will be directed to the travel operator website to complete the reservation procedure. The hotel room selected should already be in the shopping cart. From this stage, is similar to any online shopping experience, where the user submits personal details with the hotel booking operator.

Paying for Your Hotel Room: when it comes to hotel rooms or any other accommodation unit booked online, users will have several options for payments. There are cases where pre-payment is required by the hotel to keep the reservation. This mostly happens when the user travels at peak periods or the room booked at part of a promotional deal / discounted rate. In all other cases, hotel rooms may be paid at the hotel front desk on checkout. Either way, when the rooms as reserved online, an email containing the booking code and confirming the reservation will be sent to the user. There is no need to print out this email, but having the reservation details on hand when presenting yourself at hotel check-in is a good idea.

Hotel Transfers

If you look to get to the hotel you have booked or leaving the hotel to the airport, some hotels may offer a private transfer on request. Whether they offer such a service or not, an alternative can be booked like a hotel-airport transfer, with a driver ready to pick you up at the desired time. This is a more convenient option compared to public transport. Ride sharing apps can also be used as long the better-known companies offer such services in selected locations.

Travel Insurance

While traveling has become a part of our life, it can include risks which are better managed with a travel insurance. There are many situations where an insurance can kick in to your advantage, like flight delays or cancellations, medical emergencies while abroad or accidents. Some banks offer travel insurance automatically to their customers as long as the customers use their credit cards to book their travels. It is recommended to check if your bank offers such an option and what are the conditions and coverage. Otherwise, you can book a travel insurance policy online.

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15th July 2023Getting to know Liverpool What you can do for free in Liverpool Explore the Liverpool waterfront (Albert Docks and Pier Head) There is a lot to see when you go exploring the Liverpool waterfront: the complex of dock buildings and warehouses is called The Royal Albert Dock. Process to the Pier Head and you’ll find sculptures, beautiful buildings with fascinating architecture, the Museum of Liverpool, the Royal Liver Building and more. Wonder around Sefton Park Sefton Park is spread across 235 acres and it has plenty of things to check out – if you plan on visiting you can reserve a whole day for exploration here. There are playgrounds, the Palm House, cafes, caves and waterfalls, statues, monuments, the Bandstand and generally a lot of greenery and beautiful nature. Stroll along the beaches Go for a walk on Crosby Beach or Formby Beach to enjoy a relaxing evening (or any other time of the day you wish). If you find your way to Crosby beach, you’ll be able to admire the “Another Place” modern sculptures by Antony Gormley. 100 cast iron figures face towards the sea and create this fascinating scenery for visitors. Top spots to visit Beatles-related sites Since Liverpool is very famous as the birthplace of The Beatles, it would be a shame to skip visiting all the various Beatles-related sites. The list of potential spots to add to your itinerary includes the Penny Lane, the Strawberry Fields, The Beatles Story in Albert Dock, the rebuilt Cavern Club, the Beatles statues on Pier Head, the Beatles Shop and the homes of members of the band. You can even find tours focusing on these spots, but you can go on your own for free if you know what you want to see and make a plan yourself. Museums and galleries Tate Liverpool, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Victoria Gallery and Museum – these are only a few of the spots that can be a great addition to your Liverpool visit. Depending on your interests and what types of arts and artists you’re most interested in, make your choice and enjoy! St. George’s Hall St. George’s Hall is a Neoclassical building containing concert halls and law courts. The place can be visited and it is definitely an impressive spot – both the interior and the exterior have plenty of things to see, from the sculpted friezes on the facades to the beautiful stained glass windows, the bronze doors and beautiful floors inside. Hidden spots to visit Formby Pinewoods Liverpool is a place where bluebell flowers take over the ground in many spots in the springtime. One such spot is the Formby Pinewoods – if you’re a nature lover, you should love it here. These woods are also home to many red squirrels and it is a great spot to admire the wildlife and nature (make sure you respect the animals and remember that you’re entering their home and should not disturb them). Williamson Tunnels A series of subterranean excavations can be found in the Edge Hill area in Liverpool – these tunnels span over quite a large area and they are not your typical tourist attraction, although quite fascinating. If you’re into the more obscure spots and enjoy a dose of creepiness from time to time, these tunnels should be up your alley. Sefton Shipwrecks You can see quite a few shipwrecks along the Merseyside coastline and the Sefton ones are part of the list. Keep in mind that tides, water and sand movement sometimes cover and uncover certain wrecks and you might not reach the spot you’ve planned to at the right time – make sure you check online to see how things present themselves lately. Restaurants The diversity when it comes to food and cuisines is great in Liverpool – you can find anything from American, Indian, Asian, European cuisines to all sorts of bars and cafes with good sweet and savory foods. Go for a fine dining experience at The Art School, Mamasan Liverpool, Puffin’ Rooms, Röski or check out the cheaper options at Blackdoor Bar & Bistro, Cowshed, Noso, The Edge at Joey Orr’s and Lucy in the Sky. Choose according to proximity to your accommodation or the spots you’re visiting and make sure you check out some online reviews before. Recommended time for visiting Liverpool is good to visit at almost any point during the year. While the winters and cold and the days are short during this time and most people would not find it pleasant here then, you can always go anywhere from late spring to early autumn. The weather is generally pleasant even in the summer days and early autumn gets a bit chillier but also less crowded, so you might enjoy that plus the lower hotel fares. [...] Read more...
15th May 2023Getting to know Amsterdam What you can do for free in Amsterdam Visit the Rijksmuseum Garden While the Rijksmuseum itself does require a fee to enter, you can find your way to the gardens without having to pay – it won’t be hard to do so. These gardens surround the museum and they are a great spot to explore, with statues and fragments of old Dutch buildings spread all over for the visitor’s pleasure. Go for a ferry ride Yes, you read that right, ferry rides are free in Amsterdam! Given that the city has many canals and crossing various bodies of water is sometimes essential for the inhabitants to reach certain spots within the city, the public transport system here provides many free ferry connections for pedestrians, cyclists and mopeds across the river IJ. You can find a list of routes and the points they connect on the GVB website – GVB (Gemeente Vervoerbedrijf) Amsterdam is the municipal public transport operator for the city. Explore the historic areas Canal Belt and Chinatown are some of the most fascinating historic area that you can visit in Amsterdam; here you can walk around and admire the beautiful scenery with lovely architecture and if you’re going for the Canal Belt, you can easily reach some of the best attractions in Amsterdam as well, such as the Anne Frank House, the Flower market, museums, Westerkerk and more. Top spots to visit The port of Amsterdam The port of Amsterdam is a landmark of the city and it is the 4th busiest port in Europe by metric tonnes of cargo. The Port of Amsterdam is also the 4rd biggest cruise port in Europe. Overall, this is a fascinating spot to visit and learn more about. Museums There’s many museums in Amsterdam and they’re all top spots and well worth a visit – Rijksmuseum, The Van Gogh Museum, The Anne Frank Museum – these are some of the most important ones and they’re worth including in your list of places to see while on your Amsterdam vacation. Westerkerk (West Church) Westerkerk is a Reformed church and it is located in central Amsterdam; it was built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style and it is definitely an impressive building. Its tower (Westertoren) is the highest church tower in the city (87 meters). Hidden spots to visit Beurspassage It’s easy to overlook this beautiful, unique passageway, especially being in such a busy location where everyone seems to be in a rush, but make sure you look up if you decide to visit. Find the colored mosaic tiles, stained glass and the mesmerizing chandeliers between the Damrak and Nieuwendijk shopping corridors. Nieuwe Spiegelstraat Nieuwe Spiegelstraat is the perfect spot to visit if you’re into antique things. This street is lined with antique shops and you’ll see obscure, fascinating collections of all sorts of different things more than anywhere else here. Amsterdam Begijnhof Certain communities, especially in the Middle Ages, could benefit from charitable housing, also known as an almshouse. Hofje is the Dutch word for a courtyard with almshouses around it and Amsterdam Begijnhof is one of the oldest hofjes in the city. It now houses two churches and it offers stunning scenery to visitors. Restaurants Try out the local Dutch cuisine, as well as other options such as European, Italian and Asian. Find good food at de Silveren Spiegel, Graham’s Kitchen, Senses Restaurant, Utrechtsedwarstafel or maybe at Cuddle, Sir Hummus or Rob Wigboldus Vishandel for a smaller price. Wherever you decide to go, you can always take a look online for reviews before choosin, to verify if the experience has the potential to be the best one. Recommended time for visiting If you’re looking to find the most vibrant city and a lot of energy and buzz, April is a great month for visiting Amsterdam; several national holidays take place in April and there is the least amount of rainfall during this time too. If you prefer to avoid crowds, go for late summer like September. Hotel rates tend to lower when there aren’t usually as many visitors. [...] Read more...
15th February 2023Getting to know Avignon What you can do for free in Avignon Breathe in some fresh air in Jardin des Doms The Doms Garden is located in the heart of the city, atop of the Rocher des Doms, the rocky outcrop overlooking the countryside, the Rhone plains and Mont Ventoux. Climb up the hill and enter the leafy green Doms Garden, where you can find a pond, a café and enjoy the panoramic view of the beautiful surroundings. Admire the Walls of Avignon “Les Remparts d’Avignon” are a series of walls surrounding the city center of Avignon, that were built as a defense measure in the 14th century. The walls took nearly 20 years to be completely built and they stretch for 4,3 km, currently featuring 15 vehicular entrances and 11 pedestrian entrances. Stroll along Rue de la Republique Rue de la Republique is the main street of the Avignon old town, and it is a very lively place, filled with shops, cafés and restaurants, and it is also a great connection between some of the beautiful tourist spots in the city. Keep it free and stick to window shopping, admiring the architecture and the vibrant movement around you, or get your wallet out and grab a coffee, some baked goods and a few souvenirs if you feel like it. Top spots to visit Palais des Papes As we’ve already mentioned, the Palais des Papes is the main landmark of Avignon. Admire the gothic architecture and the grandeur of the palace and step inside to view the studium (private study) of Clément VI, the Great Tinel (formerly used as a reception room), the chapels and the art exhibitions. Pont d’Avignon Also known as Pont Saint-Bénézet, this was a medieval bridge across the Rhône river. It was built between 1177 and 1185, and it faced many challenges throughout the years. It was once destroyed during a crusade, then rebuilt with 22 arches but, unfortunately, the Rhône flooded regularly and the arches were collapsing because of it, and it was finally abandoned, as continuous restoration and maintenance was too expensive. Only 4 of the arches at the Avignon end of the bridge survive to this day, and the spot is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ile De La Barthelasse Barthelasse Island is located between Avignon and Villeneuve les Avignon, and it can be reached on foot by crossing the Édouard Daladier bridge, or by boat shuttle. Both alternatives take about 10 minutes to reach the island. The ferry might not be available in late winter and on days with high winds. Once you’re on the island, you can walk around and relax, go for a bike ride or even a jog, or simply enjoy the views and the peacefulness. Hidden spots to visit Cloître des Carmes Many convents were built in Avignon when the city became the residence of the Catholic Popes, and the Carmelite church was one of them. Out of all the convents built around the time, this is the largest that survived, and it still has an intact cloister. This enclosed garden and its walkways are a wonderful spot for tourists looking to visit something less popular, but with great historical significance. Musée Louis Vouland While the more popular Musée des Beaux-Arts is definitely worth a visit, some of the other, lesser known options are also interesting enough to be added to your Avignon itinerary. The Louis Vouland Museum is just one example; the permanent collections here feature Decorative Art dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Villeneuve-Lès-Avignon Visiting this spot would take you away from the main Avignon tourist spots for a day, but it is a wonderful location to explore, especially if you’re looking to get away from the crowds, since Villeneuve-Lès-Avignon does not get as many visitors as the popular landmarks. Enjoy the views of Avignon and the surrounding countryside, check out the Fort Saint André fortification, the church and everything else that draws your attention. Restaurants Try out the local French cuisine, as well as other options such as European, Italian and Mediterranean; enjoy good food at Restaurant La Cour d’Honneur, La Cuisine du Dimanche, Le Bercail, Fou de Fafa, Arlequin, L’Essentiel. Look online for reviews before choosing where to eat, to make sure your experience will be the best it can. Recommended time for visiting Avignon experiences a Mediterranean climate, and while the summers tend to get pretty hot, it is not as unpleasant as other places as humidity tends to be low. Summer is, therefore, the best time to explore the city, while the Autumn season is not recommended. The period between October and November is the wettest and strolling around the city might prove to be a little challenging and uncomfortable. [...] Read more...