All Blog Posts Tagged 'accommodation' (9)

Originally posted here: http://lifeinasack.net/2011/07/05/airbnb-a-new-accommodation-option-for-backpackers/

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As budget backpackers, we thrive on getting the most bang for our buck. We'll often go to great lengths to save that dollar or two by sleeping on the…

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What springs to mind when "Barcelona" is mentioned? FC Barcelona and the Camp Nou,La Sagrada Familia, Las Ramblas, the Cathedral of the Sea and the Picasso museum probably. These names will be in every Barcelona Guide on the market, and for good reason. However, I think visitors to Barcelona deserve to know about some of the treasures off the beaten path in Barcelona. There is always a different angle from which to view the city, a different corner to discover.…

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On an island such as Corfu the traveller has many choices of accommodation.

Hotel Corfu Secret has, due to its unique characteristics, come occupy a special place.

Since its opening in May 2007, in its first year of operation, the hotel has become well- known throughout Europe, America, Canada and Australia.

Although this ‘Boutique' type hotel can be distinguished…

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Delhi, the capital of India is a perfect way to explore the contemporary culture of the country. Complimenting it are the accommodations in Delhi

that range from luxurious 5-star hotels to comfortable boutique properties.

This city has no dearth of hotels, but finding a fine hotel providing value for

money certainly requires some skills. Though five star hotels in the city have

international standards, many …

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I just published a series of articles about how to save money and get to know the places you travel to better by renting out rooms by the month. In most countries of the world -- including some expensive ones -- it is possible to rent out rooms for well under $300 a month. Continue

Delhi, the capital of India is a perfect way to explore the contemporary culture of the country. Complimenting it are the accommodations in Delhi that range from luxurious 5-star hotels to comfortable boutique properties. This city has no dearth of hotels, but finding a fine hotel providing value for money certainly requires some skills.…

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Portuguese navigator Alfonso de Albuquerque captured the Indian territory of Goa in 1510, turning it into an important centre for East-West trade. He took a number of measures to safeguard it. In the Portuguese tradition, he encouraged Portuguese men to marry local women in order to create a population that would be loyal to Portugal. They were given homes, jobs in the administration, and land that could be cultivated. Their children were… Continue

Although Context doesn't book hotels we field questions every day from our clients about places to stay in each city where we operate. I sat down with Claire Karaz, an art historian and docent in Istanbul, the other day and asked her to recommend a couple of hotels in the city for… Continue