Holiday notes
Where, when, how — with sources
Source-backed travel guides from around the world
In this issue
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Connecting or Adjacent Hotel Rooms? A Family Booking Checklist
Check the internal door, written confirmation, occupancy and cancellation terms before booking two hotel rooms for your family.
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Free Cancellation or Non-Refundable Hotel Rate? When Is the Price Difference Worth It?
A non-refundable room is cheaper because you give up the right to change your mind. Weigh the gap, the flight and how far away the trip is.
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How to Use Maps When Choosing a Hotel: Spotting the Problems Hidden Behind '500 m to the Centre'
How to Use Maps When Choosing a Hotel: Spotting the Problems Hidden Behind '500 m to the Centre'. Practical planning guidance for hotel choice, timing, costs and travel logistics.
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How to Plan a Hotel Stay for a Turkish Public Holiday: Price, Traffic and Cancellation Flexibility
How to Plan a Hotel Stay for a Turkish Public Holiday: Price, Traffic and Cancellation Flexibility. Practical planning guidance for hotel choice, timing, costs and travel logistics.
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How Hotel Child Age Policies Work: What 'Kids Stay Free' May Actually Mean
How Hotel Child Age Policies Work: What 'Kids Stay Free' May Actually Mean. Practical planning guidance for hotel choice, timing, costs and travel logistics.
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Where to Travel in Türkiye in December: Snow, Thermal Spas, Cities and Mild-Coast Options
Where to Travel in Türkiye in December: Snow, Thermal Spas, Cities and Mild-Coast Options. Practical planning guidance for hotel choice, timing, costs and travel logistics.
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Is Hotel Breakfast Worth It? A Worked Cost Comparison
Compare the package supplement with the breakfasts you will actually use, child charges and nearby alternatives. A worked example explains the calculation.
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Half Board or All Inclusive? Compare Your Daily Holiday Routine, Not Just the Hotel Price
Compare half board and all-inclusive by hours spent at the hotel, not by which package sounds more luxurious.