Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
406-248-7444;
www.koa.com
)
is a national network of private campgrounds; their
Kamping Kabins have air-con and kitchens.
Hostels
Hostelling International USA
(HI-USA; 301-495-1240;
www.hiusa.org
; annual mem-
bership adult/child/senior $28/free/$18) runs several hostels in the eastern US. Most have
gender-segregated dorms, a few private rooms, shared baths and a communal kitchen.
Overnight fees for dorm beds range from $23 to $54 (NYC being the priciest). You don't
have to be a member to stay, but you pay a slightly higher rate. Reservations are accep-
ted.
The region also has many independent hostels not affiliated with HI-USA. Browse list-
ings at the following:
Hostels.com
(
www.hostels.com
)
Hostelworld.com
(
www.hostelworld.com
)
Hostelz.com
(
www.hostelz.com
)
Hotels
Hotels in all categories typically include in-room phones, cable TV, internet access, private
baths and a simple continental breakfast. Many midrange properties provide minibars, mi-
crowaves, hairdryers and swimming pools, while top-end hotels add concierge services,
fitness and business centers, spas, restaurants and bars.
We try to highlight independently owned hotels, but in some towns, chain hotels are the
best - and sometimes the only - option. Common chains:
Best Western
( 800-780-7234;
www.bestwestern.com
)
Comfort Inn
( 877-424-6423;
www.comfortinn.com
)
Hampton Inn
( toll free 800 426 7866;
www.hampton-inn.com
)
Hilton
( 800-445-8667;
www.hilton.com
)
Holiday Inn
( toll free 800 465 4329;
www.holiday-inn.com
)
Marriott
( 888-236-2427;
www.marriott.com
)
Super 8
( 800-800-8000;
www.super8.com
)
House & Apartment Rentals
To rent a house or apartment from locals, visit
Airbnb
(
www.airbnb.com
), which has thou-
sands of listings across the country. Budget travelers can also rent a room; it's a great
way to connect with locals if you don't mind sharing facilities.
