Month: January 2016

Where To Party: Spring Break For Students 2016

by hotelsetc, posted in travel, travel discounts, vacation

Taking a Spring break vacation is almost part of going to college. Every year thousands of students leave home in search of sun, sand and an endless amount of fun times but it’s not always easy to know where to go for the best Spring break party resorts or where the most happening hotels in the Caribbean are located.

Here are four of the most popular resorts for partying and best places to be for students in Spring break 2016:

Puerta Vallarta, Mexico

Not everyone enjoys spending every day sleeping off the hangover or resting by the pool. In Puerta Vallarta you can expect a busy day and lots of activities to while away the afternoon. If it’s the tiring heat that concerns you, don’t worry, most of these activities are water based with windsurfing, parasailing, snorkeling and scuba diving on offer.

There are also many day trips which can be taken in the local area so there really is no reason to feel bored at any point. That being said, the all inclusive resorts provide every opportunity to recharge the batteries and if lying by the pool really is what you like to do best, then the resorts are well equipped to cater for these needs too.

After dark the party begins and the town in Puerta Vallarta has long being known as a party lover’s late night paradise. There are many salsa clubs, noisy bars and beer vending places at which to dance the night away.

All the late night action in Puerta Vallarta is downtown but the only options for all inclusive hotels in this area are the Buenaventura and Villa Premiere but fear not, these are both nice places to stay. The Villa Premiere is the most suitable option for anyone looking to be close to the party and it’s also a nice place to escape when you want some peace and quiet.
Cancun, Mexico

Cancun is one of the most popular resorts in Cancun with more than 3 million visitors arriving for some sun and relaxation every year. However, not everyone goes there to relax and when it comes to Spring Break, there are few places as notorious as Cancun for having a party.

Most of the resorts offer the great value of all inclusive and there are just as many whom offer 5 star amenities on site but the best part of visiting Cancun for Spring break is undoubtedly the huge numbers of party’s which happen around the resorts and the countless bars, nightclubs and entertainment on the nearby strips.

Most students have heard of Oasis Cancun and this tends to be the first resort to sell out over Spring break but there are many more hotels who know how to party when the carnival hits town. The Hard Rock Hotel and Krystal Cancun are both as wild as each other when it comes to partying while the Hotel Riu Cancun also attracts a fun lively crowd, albeit in a slightly more chilled setting.

Regardless as to where exactly you end up sleeping, the question in this part of the world is rarely about where to stay in Cancun for Spring break but rather about where to party, and luckily the resorts are close enough together that you will never have an issue finding somewhere to go wild.

Punta Cana, Dominican Replublic

The popularity of vacations to the Dominican Republic seems to be growing by the minute. While there are quieter part to the Dominican such as Bavaro or the Samana Province and while there are also many quieter hotels in the Punta Cana, the latter is still a great choice for Spring break, especially for those who have already visited Mexico and feel like something different.

The weather is sensational in Punta Cana at Spring break, the food is particularly good and again, there is no end to the large all inclusive resorts similar to those found in Cancun. However, as mentioned there are many quieter resorts on the peninsula and so you need to be careful when choosing where to party.

The ClubHotel Riu Bambu is one of the better known places to party in Punta Cana and the onsite entertainment only adds to the atmosphere. The crowd is young, the bartenders are impressive, the hotel may not be the highest quality in all of the Dominicnan but you can expect a good time and plenty of late nights during Spring break.

Overall this is a great chance to travel somewhere different for Spring break which really does have a great party scene if you look in the right place.

Las Vegas

For those looking to stay a little closer to home and take partying to the extreme levels of excess, there was never going to be another award winner in this respect other than Vegas. Whatever you want, whenever you want it: the party never stops in Las Vegas, literally.

Not only is it one of the best places to party but it is also one of the easiest places to find the best hotel deals for Spring break and with hotel discounts from Hotels Etc, you could end up paying next to nothing for your spring break vacation package.

The Hardrock Hotel complete with Vanity nightclub is the epicenter for parties and even for those not staying in the hotel, it’s not unusual to end up there night after night. They often have well known bands come to play, the interior is of the highest quality and the pool parties are notorious even by Las Vegas standards.

Another resort famed for their wild pool parties is The Palms and this is so much the case that just as often you can find yourself mixing by the pool with famous celebrities. Other honorable mentions to party are Hooters Hotel and Caesar Palace Resort but really, you could stay almost anywhere on the strip at this time of year and find a party without a problem.

As mentioned above it doesn’t stop and if you grow restless of partying for the whole week, in Vegas, everyone knows the city has so much more to offer to keep you entertained on a “night off”. Live shows, roulette tables, rollercoaster’s and fine dining – the choice is yours.

Aside from the above places, some other great places to party in Spring Break 2016 are Miami, South Padre Island, San Diego and Montego Bay in Jamaica. You can find hotel discounts for all of the above and even more of the best Spring break vacation offers for this year on Hotels etc.

How to find the best cruise discounts online – Hotels Etc.

by hotelsetc, posted in cruise

Finding a cruise discount is getting harder everyday. Spending countless hours searching the thousands of cruise websites is very time consuming.

Source: How to find the best cruise discounts online – Hotels Etc.

Don’t lie to yourself, you can afford a vacation

by hotelsetc, posted in travel, travel club, vacation

Spring break is just around the corner, the best hotel deals are selling out fast and you still haven’t booked your own vacation, why?

For a select few, there’s already a home for those vacation days from work but for almost everyone else who thinks they can’t go on vacation this year, it comes down to the same factor of cost. Yes, it would appear that most people feel they cannot go on vacation this year or in the foreseeable future because they are either too expensive or because they simply have too many bills to pay.

Paying Bills vs.. Luxury Items

There’s no question that bills need to be paid. Rent, electricity, bank charges, phone bill, debt; the cost of these all need to be met on a regular basis, nobody denies that. But lets be honest, having covered the cost of these expenses most people will then continue to waste their disposable income on needless possessions, services or product.

In fact research has proven this too often before. Recent studies by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) have shown that less than 50% of most individuals and families weekly pay check can be attributed to the necessity bills above whereas a much smaller percentage then goes toward the likes of transport and miscellaneous or unexpected costs.

These studies are not much more than speculation of course but it doesn’t take much to realize that most people are wasteful when it comes to disposable income and have a tendency to put it toward “luxury” items as opposed to savings.

The point of the matter being that most people are in a position to save money on a regular basis, they just choose not to.

Vacations are too expensive

It might seem that way on the face of it. Hotel discounts do crop up online from time to time but not often enough and then how often does a person check a particular hotel website directly to see such offers?

Truth is, prices in the online world have leveled out recently and it’s all thanks to a new law called rate parity. This new law states that travel companies must display the same price across all distribution channels and this drastically affects their pricing strategy as it effectively means there are no longer any amazing discounts to be had through the booking engines.

This is one of the main reasons in today’s market as to why vacations, hotels and other travel products seem so expensive all of a sudden. Unfortunately for those large travel brands, the “good old days” have passed and the prices being advertised on such sites is no different to what you will find direct with the hotel or service provider.

So what does one do? How is it possible to find a cheap package deals or hotel discounts?

Join a travel club. Hotels Etc is a travel membership club who are taking the current market by storm in light of the damage being inflicted on the major travel brands. Essentially, they negotiate the best hotel discounts, vacation package offers etc for their clients in return for a small membership fee.

It couldn’t be more simple.

The website has a booking and search engine similar to what you will find elsewhere online but the obvious value being provided here are the big discounts and best vacation packages on the market. It may seem too good to be true but really, there is no catch and Hotels Etc now offer the best possible way to go on that vacation that you didn’t think you could afford.

It’s important to take a break from work, to find some quiet time and relax in the sunshine. So the next time you ask yourself as to why you haven’t booked that vacation yet, don’t lie to yourself. With the above strategy there is a perfect way to find the vacation you want for less and when you consider this with a little bit of careful spending this year, it’s likely you’ll find that you really can afford that vacation after all.

Click this link to start making huge savings on your next vacation.

The best resort in Cancun for Spring break

by hotelsetc, posted in travel, vacation, vacations

Have you been looking around for the best hotel discounts or possibly the best resort in Cancun for Spring break?

Each year we see all the major resorts sell out for this most popular time of year and for this reason it can often be a very expensive time of year to travel to Mexico. However there are still some of the best hotel offers available right now and if you take advantage of some really amazing hotel discounts or packages, you could be traveling down there very soon on a genuinely affordable vacation.

Why stay in Cancun for Spring break?

There are an endless number of options when booking a trip to the sun destinations down South such as Riviera Maya or Playa del Carmen but the one destination which guarantees the most fun place at this time of year is Cancun.

Yes there are great day tours in the region to Chichen Itza or the Coba ruins but really, if you are looking for the best place to party at Spring break with all the right facilities in the area to relax in between then one of the many Cancun resorts have everything you could want to make this the trip of a lifetime.

The best resort in Cancun for Spring break

There are an endless number of resort options but the most popular hotels in Cancun for Spring break are usually the Oasis Cancun or Krystal Grand Punta. Except these are usually the first options to sell out and not only that, the constant “noise” can be a little too much for some with the fact that there are day/pool parties every other day.

An excellent alternative option for Cancun is the Riu Caribe which is a nicely decorated hotel with a quality interior design. It is situated right on the beachfront and boasts a great selection of amenities including 3 separate restaurants and 4 bars. As mentioned above, this is an all inclusive hotel so you can expect the usual complimentary snack, meals, drinks and even scuba diving classes.

The Grand Riu Caribe has at least a 4 star review rating on most websites and is a short distance from all the other resorts meaning you have immediate access to all the parties in the area whenever you want and then the perfect opportunity to go back to your own hotel for a little quiet time.

Finding the best hotel discounts for Spring break

Would it not be better to pay less for your vacation?

Naturally everyone wants to find the best offers for Spring break, the cheap vacation packages or best hotel discounts. Luckily this is a very easy process with the help of one particular website.

Hotels Etc are a travel club who offer huge savings for their clients in return for a small minimal membership fee. They have an impeccable rating, 4 million members and a 20 year reputation for finding the best deals in online travel.

To put it in perspective as to the value provided by this membership club; Despite it being the most popular time of year for vacation, the Gran Caribe in Cancun mentioned above is currently being offered at a 35% discount on Hotels Etc compared to the major booking websites. An incredible offer by any standard.

So whether you are planning on traveling to Mexico for Spring break, there should still be some availability online but Cancun and the above resorts are probably the better of these options.

Regardless of where you decide to go, make sure to sign up for Hotels Etc and pay less for your Spring break vacation.

Best hotel discounts for Spring break

by hotelsetc, posted in hotel discounts, travel, travel club

Wondering how to find the best hotel discounts for spring break? Thinking about going on vacation soon but can’t seem to find the best vacation deals?

As the rush gets underway to find great travel offers for Spring Break, it seems like as good a time as any to inform any bargain hunters about some big news coming out of the travel industry.

The reason you may be struggling to find a great deal or something more affordable has little to do with availability and more to do with a new law called “Rate parity”.

Not too long ago, the easiest way to find the best hotel offers or spring break vacation packages was a very simple process which involved a quick search on a booking engine but those days have passed and the biggest travel brands are no longer able to offer the best rates.

The new law mentioned above is a straight forward restriction which outlines that a product or service must maintain the same price across a company’s distribution channels. Therefore, most of the major travel brands such as Expedia, Orbitz or Booking.com, who are all part of the same company, are no longer able to advertise a variety of prices across their distribution network.

The law has naturally hurt the businesses in question as these websites have always prided themselves on having the lowest prices nevermind the fact that shopping online with regard to travel has always been about finding the best hotel discounts or cheap package deals.

This is why you may or may not have noticed how certain websites are now using “extra towels” or some other service of little value as a selling point as opposed to focusing on the cost. The obvious solution here might be to boycott such booking engines and booking direct but really, you still save no money by paying the full price to the supplier.

What if we told you there is a really easy way to find the best hotel discounts, the lowest price vacation packages and the best all round travel deals for Spring break?

People are not so familiar today with travel club membership as they were back in the 1970’s but make no mistake about it, the new rate parity law has seen them come back with great force in the last few months. The reason for this being that travel clubs are actually exempt from the rate parity law which leaving them in the very attractive position of being able to offer customers the best hotel discounts and other great travel offers.

Hotels Etc are the leaders when it comes to travel club membership and they have over 4 million registered users along with a solid 20 year reputation behind them. When it comes to being up front and honest, you can’t really ask for more than a free trial which is available after a very quick sign up process.

So before the rush gets underway and everybody begins to wonder where the special offers are for vacations in Spring Break, make sure you get signed up for Hotels Etc before passing the news and great savings on to someone else.