In Asia, Singapore has been one of the most popular tourist destinations. With an affordable air fare, what’s next for you backpacker?
Yes, you got that right—the perfect place to stay after a long and tiring day of cultural immersion, adventure and sight-seeing. In Singapore, finding a temporary accommodation is no biggie. All you have need to do is follow these tips and prepare for the hunt!
* Budget
-- Consider this the top most priority among all other considerations as this will 'dictate' the course of your research. How much are you willing to spend for this? Are you willing to spend those extra bucks for a queen bed? Or is your budget that tight and your allocation would only allow you to book for a bunk bed?
* Companion
-- Sure there are a lot of places that offer temporary accommodation, but what exactly do you need? Are you traveling alone? With your family? With your special someone? Or are you on a business trip?
It might be good to ask if the place can give you extra bed instead of booking an additional room. Ask also for the maximum number of person that can be accommodated in one room so you can play around with your choices. For example, it might be more economical to book for a superior room (with two queen beds) instead of 2 deluxe rooms (with two single beds each), if you are traveling in a group of four.
* Location
-- Your choice of location must depend on where your activities are going to happen. Unless you’ve been in and out of the city for quite some time now, it is highly suggested that your hotel is within a 5-mile radius of your target destinations--may your trip be entirely for business or for fun, or both, it’s best if you can move around with ease.
Also make sure to acquaint yourself with the different transportation options in your area. Make it a habit to read and be street smart. Get the travel time of the buses, ask around on how much does it a taxi ride usually rates from your place to your point of destination. Is it possible to reach the place by foot? Inform yourself.
* Amenities
-- As much as possible, you would want to get the best value for your money. One way of doing this is by booking for a place which offers not only the best daily rates, but also gives its guests the best amenities. In most places, shuttle service and breakfast are included in the package. Again, ask. There’s no harm asking.
Now that you’ve got ideas for air fare and accommodations, it’s time to plan that itinerary! Good luck on your trip and enjoy!