Monday, July 18, 2011

What You Can Expect From Hotels Abroad

By Adriana Noton


When holidaying abroad, many people enjoy staying in hotels. This is because it is a cheap and convenient form of accommodation. There are plenty of different options.

Many people arrive at their destination by aeroplane, in which case it can be arranged for a travel representative of the company to collect the party and transport by coach to the relevant hotel. As there is usually more than one hotel being stayed at, the holidaymakers will have the opportunity to see the surrounding area and the potential attractions, which will usually be aided by a tour guide speech from the representative.

There is often a board or a desk set up ready for the arrival of the holidaymakers that points out the various excursions or trips that can be taken. There are a lot of different types, such as walking trips to historic sites and ancient castles, or days out to theme parks and various water parks.

There may also be evening spots that have been pinpointed, such as restaurants or bars, most of which provide entertainment such as a band with live music, or just enjoyable ambience. Another choice is staying inside the hotel for the evening, with much entertainment being hosted within the premises. The beginning of this is often something for children, like the popular mini disco made up of songs and dance that are recognized internationally, and also usually some games that offer prizes like a small bag of sweets or a non-alcoholic cocktail.

The evening then tends to progress to something such as karaoke or bingo, which lasts a short while before the main show begins. These shows are normally quite diverse, and could be performed by an outside company such as a circus show or dance act, or may be a performance by the entertainment staff. It is common that such shows would be a small replication of popular musicals, or may be more interactive and involve audience participation.

To end the evening there is usually some music played until midnight with a dance floor available. Families with younger children may choose to end the night here, but those who would prefer to continue into the night may utilize the hotel bar, which often stays open slightly later than midnight, and serves a wide range of drinks. There are also places outside of the hotel that can be visited, such as nightclubs or beach parties extending into the night.

There are usually clubs available for children. Primarily, these are daytime activity clubs, providing games and arts and crafts, but sometimes run evening sessions. This is likely to be something slightly different to the days, such as watching a film. There may even be the opportunity for a sleepover night for if parents would like to spend an evening away at an adult only event.

There are plenty of options of what to eat at hotels, as there is normally an expansive buffet for all three meals. However, many choose to take the half board option, meaning breakfast and another meal is eaten at the hotel, and the remaining meal can be eaten elsewhere. Snacks can also be bought throughout the day, or for an upgrade to full board or all inclusive they could be included within the price of the holiday.




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