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Marrakech Riad or Hotel: Match the Stay to Your Arrival
A Marrakech courtyard photograph tells you very little about arriving with luggage after dark.
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Bangkok Accommodation Chosen Around Transit and Daily Plans
In Bangkok, the claim that a hotel is near transit deserves a closer look.
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Hanoi Accommodation When the Street Outside Matters
The street outside a Hanoi hotel is part of the stay.
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A Private Hostel Room Versus a Budget Hotel
A private hostel room can offer a different kind of stay from a budget hotel, even when the nightly prices are similar.
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An Airport Hotel Before an Early Flight: Count the Whole Journey
An airport hotel can make an early departure less demanding, but moving there is not automatically a saving.
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Using Accommodation Reviews to Answer Specific Questions
Accommodation reviews are most useful when you bring questions to them.
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Checking Step-Free Room Access Beyond the Elevator Symbol
An elevator icon is a starting point, not a complete description of room access.
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Booking a Vacation Rental with a Clear Check-In Plan
A vacation rental can be comfortable and economical, but the arrival process deserves as much attention as the kitchen or view.
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A Longer Stay in One Apartment Versus Several Short Hotel Bookings
A longer apartment stay and several short hotel visits buy different kinds of travel.
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A Holiday Budget That Includes the Days Before You Leave
The first payment for a holiday may happen weeks before departure, and the last may arrive after you return.
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Comparing Flights by Total Journey Cost Instead of Headline Fare
The lower airfare is not necessarily the lower travel cost, and the higher fare is not automatically the better choice.
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Choosing Travel Dates with a Flexible Calendar and Fixed Priorities
A flexible-date search needs a few fixed priorities.
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