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Hotel?
Apartment? The Luxury Vacationer's Accommodation Quiz
When it comes
to your living space, what kind of vacationer are you? Do you like the look
and
feel of a luxury hotel, or do you prefer to have your own home away from home
for a
week or two? Take the quiz below to check your vacation accommodation style.
Timing 1. I would rather keep my reservations cancellable without
penalty in case
something comes up. 2. I prefer to get my accommodations nailed
down well in
advance of the trip so that I can get exactly what I want for the
best price.
Length of Stay 1. I only want to stay in one place
for a few days so that I can see as
much as possible in the time I have available.
2. I love really staying put and getting to
know a place, and what it feels like
to be a resident rather than a tourist.
Maid Service 1. Getting
my room cleaned every day is a great luxury, and I can't do without the mint on
my pillow every night. 2. I hate being bothered by hotel staff who want to clean
my room or restock the minibar, and would gladly give up having the bed made every
day in order to have my privacy.
Concierge 1. I rely heavily on
concierge services for recommendations and arrangements for my various activities.
2. Concierges aren't really my thing; doing my own research and planning is part
of the fun of the visit.
Meals 1. I don't want to do so much as
make a cup of tea on my vacation; I want someone else to do all the cooking and
serving. 2. I can't think of anything better than having the option of grocery
shopping and cooking my own meals; it literally gives me the flavor of the place!
Space 1. I don't mind living in a space the size of my guest bedroom
at home in exchange for having room service on demand and hotel staff at my beck
and call. 2. I want a home rather than a room during my vacation, with plenty
of room for all of us to do whatever we want
Cost 1. I don't begrudge
the room price and all the tipping I have to do at a hotel; it's worth it to be
pampered all the time. 2. I want the best value for my money, without a lot of
add ons that drive the bill up.
Are all of your answers 1s? If so,
you are a dyed in the wool hotel person and will only have a good time if you
can stay somewhere that will cater to you throughout your vacation. You can stay
flexible in your plans, visit different locations in a short period of time, and
have all kinds of people waiting on you hand and foot. If all of your responses
are 2s, you will have the best holiday experience by renting an apartment and
really digging into the local scene. You will have a lot more living space for
your dollar compared to a hotel room, loads of privacy, and can choose to live
like a resident during your stay.
Do you fall in between, with a mixture
of 1s and 2s? Chances are that the right accommodation will be a case-by-case
thing, with hotel rooms working in certain circumstances and apartments the right
way to go in others.
Either way you go, be sure to do business with a
high-quality accommodation broker, www.parisluxeapt.com or travel agent, www.travelwizard.com
who can readily answer your questions and understand your needs. With an expert
partner who knows the lay of the land in the locations you will be visiting, you
can be confident that the hotel or apartment of choice fits your plans, your style,
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