Bookings
- I usually book all trips at least 3 months in advance
- 1 year in advance I start to think of locations and anticipate putting in time off from work
- local trips or 3 day trips there’s more room for spontaneity so it could be as short as 1 week notice
Hotels
- I read every single review especially the negative reviews and if I see any consistency in the negative reviews then I will not book that place
- Cleanliness is a must!
- I always research the safety of the areas and if I’m going out of the country I definitely focus on location
Perks
- Whatever hotel I’m going to I always let them know the occasion whether it a birthday or graduation etc you never know what their willing to do for you I’ve gotten anything from champagne to a room upgrade
- Ask for late check outs when you have a early flight or early drive or late night on the town the last thing you want to do is get up early for anything
- Always ask it doesn’t hurt and find out what’s complimentary and in any case where you have any accidents always mention it to the hotel manager they will usually give you something !