Croatia (Country Travel Guide)
by Ania Mutic and Iain Stewart
 The sixth edition of Croatia is comprehensive and concise
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The concept of a 5 star hotel will immediately have your mind wandering and seeing your hard earned money wilt away in an instant, however great accommodation doesn’t always come with such a high rise price.

Typically you will search the Earth for the perfect hotel to enjoy your holiday from whether you are aiming for the city or a break on the coast. If you have a need for certain facilities or simply prefer more than just a room and a bed from you hotel, then you can find high quality accommodation doesn’t come with bank busting prices.

When looking for the right place to stay this year you can minimise the effort on your part by using tools such as Expedia hotels search. This way you can find out if indeed the best hotels wherever you are heading are available for much less than you thought. Most 5 star hotels offer use of their gym and spa facilities - if available - free along with residency. This means if you pick up the cheapest and smallest room and still enjoy all the luxurious benefits.

The best way to get an insight towards accommodation is to check if they are tried and tested and companies such as Expedia advertise rooms in reviewed and rated hotels. What this all means is that holidaymakers before you have enjoyed their stay which can go a long way to giving you peace of mind.

Low cost hotels are top of the agenda when sourcing your holiday and it has its pressures too. Family holidays almost command you to get the best facilities to ensure there is plenty for children to do and you have the best level of security. Most people envisage those type of necessities come from the best hotels, but it doesn’t mean you are limited in your options. Most places will offer cheaper rooms to families as they are preferred residents, especially in lively resorts. Some hotels will allow children under a certain age to stay for free.

It pays to check out the better hotels in your chosen destination before settling on a place that offers substandard facilities for only a little bit more cost. It’s always worth spoiling yourself over summer or a city break if you get the chance.

Lonely Planet Italy (Country Travel Guide)
by multiple authors
  This guide provides useful information for independent travel, suggesting hundreds of value for money restaurants and accommodation options. It also gives background briefing on all historical sights, museums and galleries.
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