Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Discounts
Check hotel websites for special online rates. The usual suspects also offer discounted
room prices:
Expedia
(
www.expedia.com
)
Hotels.com
(
www.hotels.com
)
Hotwire
(
www.hotwire.com
)
Priceline
(
www.priceline.com
)
Travelocity
(
www.travelocity.com
)
B&Bs & Inns
These accommodations vary from small, comfy houses with shared bathrooms (least ex-
pensive) to romantic, antique-filled historic homes and mansions with private baths (most
expensive). Those focusing on upscale romance may discourage children. Also, inns and
B&Bs often require a minimum stay of two or three days on weekends, and reservations
are essential. Always call ahead to confirm policies (ie regarding kids, pets, smoking) and
bathroom arrangements.
B&B agencies:
Bed & Breakfast Inns Online
(
www.bbonline.com
)
BedandBreakfast.com
(
www.bedandbreakfast.com
)
BnB Finder
(
www.bnbfinder.com
)
Select Registry
(
www.selectregistry.com
)
Camping
Campsites at national and state parks typically come in three types:
Primitive
Free to $10 per night, no facilities.
Basic
$10 to $20, with toilets, drinking water, fire pits and picnic tables.
Developed
$20 to $45, with more amenities such as showers, barbecue grills, RV sites
with hookups etc.
Make reservations for national parks and other federal lands through
Recreation.gov
(
518-885-3639, 877-444-6777;
www.recreation.gov
)
. Camping is usually limited to 14 days
and can be reserved up to six months in advance. For some state park campgrounds, you
can make bookings through
Reserve America
(
www.reserveamerica.com
)
.
Most privately owned campgrounds are geared to RVs (motor homes), but will also
have a small section available for tent campers. Expect lots of amenities, like swimming
pools, laundry facilities, convenience stores and bars.
Kampgrounds of America
(KOA;
