Planning a holiday can be a challenging experience.

Deciding where to spend your time off, saving up the money you need, the time it takes to organise everything – there’s a lot to prepare for to make your holiday worthwhile! One of the most challenging and time-consuming parts of it all is picking the perfect place to stay.

You are not short of options when it comes to picking accommodation. Not to mention the selection of websites you’re presented with when going to book. Faced with a myriad of aggregate hotel booking sites, various promotions, package deal options and other resources, booking your holiday accommodation can easily become a daunting task.

It’s ok! Breathe. We’re here to help you select the perfect place your holiday escape!

Each traveller is different from the next and therefore has different needs when it comes to their ideal holiday away. What fits others won’t necessarily fit for you. It becomes easy to trim down your choices significantly by focusing on your own personal ideals.

Below we’ve outlined some factors worth considering to help you narrow down your choices, and help you choose your perfect holiday accommodation.

1.      Budget

First and foremost you need to consider how much money you want to allocate to accommodation. Think about how many nights you will be staying and how much money you’ll need for spending and activities as well. A motel is perfectly fine for one or two nights stay, but week-long accommodation may need to be a little nicer to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible. Is the accommodation going to be one of the highlights of your holiday? E.g. a resort or 5-star hotel or is it simply a place to crash after a day out exploring. By narrowing down what kind of money you’re going to have to play with you can more easily pinpoint places that are going to fit within your budget.

2.     Location

When deciding on the location of your accommodation, it is important to consider the purpose of your trip. If you’re planning to do lots of sightseeing then choosing somewhere close to the main attractions or even public transport can make all the difference to the quality of your trip. If it’s a business trip then somewhere conveniently close to where you’ll be doing business will make for a much less stressful trip. It will save you time worrying about getting to and from meetings and give you more time to make the most out of your time away.

3.     Facilities

Everyone has different ideas about what a ‘holiday’ entails. If you’re into fitness then ensuring your accommodation has somewhere for you to workout is essential. If you’d like to do all of your own cooking during your stay then making sure it has fully equipped kitchen will help you whittle down your choices too. If you have a family, you of course need to consider what’s going to work for the whole family. Often these are all things that we overlook when selecting accommodation for our holidays, but it can really make all the difference between a good holiday and a great one.Queenstown apartments like the ones found at Highview Apartments are an excellent choice when it comes to the facilities they offer.

4.     Privacy

If you’re after a relaxing getaway for you and your partner, then somewhere private is essential. There’s a big difference between a room within a chain motel, and an adults-only (no children) luxury resort. If you’re after privacy, it pays to do your research. Self-contained units are a great option if you’re looking for a break from the world. 

Choosing the perfect accommodation for your holiday away is one of the most important things to get right. Your choice can literally make or break your trip. Take your time in considering the 4 major factors above and enjoy your well-deserved time off!