Thursday, April 23, 2009

Budget Accommodation – Great Tips for Backpackers in Australia

Subscribe to my Feed Buzz this Looking forward to having a wonderful Australian holiday, but worried about the lodging and travel expenses? Over the last few years, the number of accommodation facilities has witnessed a huge global upsurge. As a result, it has become relatively easy for travelers to find the right kind of lodging that is suited to their budget. If you happen to be the ‘always on the move’ backpacker, there is no reason why you cannot have a great holidaying experience in the city or country of your choice.

The following tips will help you enjoy your holiday even if your funds are in a tight situation:

Join a Holiday Accommodation Exchange Network
A notion gaining immense popularity amongst frequent travelers, the holiday exchange network is a simple means to having undiluted fun at a moderate cost. As a member of a Holiday Accommodation Exchange network, you can put up your own lodging facility on offer, and in turn, opt for a stay in other members’ accommodation facility for a specified time period. Many people choose to exchange the use of their homes for a holiday. This arrangement is extremely lucrative as there is little or no expense associated with securing a place to live during the holiday. Plus, the actual owners can provide a good amount of information on local attractions and must-visits, thereby saving your time and money on unnecessary research.

Opt for Holiday Rentals
Most backpackers opt for a stay in holiday homes and apartments because they are cost effective. This is because you don’t need to pay for all amenities such as daily servicing, room service and other facilities that you won’t generally use. As a traveler, you can save money on eating out; as you are required to self cater in a holiday rental home. In fact, most holiday homes also have laundry facilities where you can wash your own clothes, as well as opt for bedding without paying extra.

Try Unique Locations
Tourists, especially the ones with families, usually prefer to stay in crowded, popular locations. Resultantly, the accommodation facilities in these places are often priced high and mostly taken up. As a backpacker, you should not hesitate in selecting a holiday property that is a reasonable distance from the usual range of properties. In doing so, you can avail attractive discounts and also do away with the incessant bustling prevalent in crowded places.

Take a Break is one of the most preferred online travel resources for backpackers planning a stay in Australia.The portal lists a wide range of holiday accommodation options including holiday rentals, apartments, holiday homes, etc., for short or long stay in various Australian cities.

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