Examining the new world dilemma of travelling abroad for your favourite holiday
TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - Whether it's dancing to steel drums and bongos in a feathered headpiece or pounding back your favourite lager with a side of sausage, we've all got a favourite holiday. Many cultural holidays that Canadians like to participate in originated in other countries, but celebrating overseas can be pricey. The experts at Hotels.com™ want to help Canadian travellers get the most bang for their buck, so they're breaking down the most popular holidays based on costs and activities to determine whether it's worth making the trek abroad.
"Celebrating milestones or festivals abroad can be such an exciting and unique experience," said Taylor L. Cole, APR, travel expert at Hotels.com. "Many of the largest Canadian festivals have sister events in other countries so we've outlined the costs to help you budget your travel or staycation dollars."
So for all you Canadians who didn't realize how much there was to do on home turf, and how much less expensive it is to enjoy these festivities at home, you can start planning your trip now. Since many celebrations involve a drink or two, you may want to start looking for places to sleep, so check out the Hotels.com mobile app where you can use the GPS feature to find properties close to your favourite events.
*Average hotel prices according to the latest Hotels.com™ Hotel Price IndexTM (HPI™)
About the HPI™
The HPI is a biannual report that looks at hotel prices in cities all around the world. The data is based on bookings made through the Hotels.com website and the prices listed are the actual prices paid by Canadians - not advertised rates.
About Hotels.com (http://www.hotels.com)
Hotels.com, L.P. (also known in Canada as Hotels.ca) operates Hotels.com, a leading online accommodation booking website with nearly 325,000 properties around the world, ranging from international chains and all-inclusive resorts to local favourites and bed & breakfasts, together with all the information needed to book the perfect stay. Special apps for mobile phones and tablets can also be downloaded enabling customers to book on the go with access to 20,000 last minute deals.
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Image with caption: "Kitchener-Waterloo is giving Munich a run for its money with its own elaborate Oktoberfest celebrations (CNW Group/Hotels.com)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20141007_C7257_PHOTO_EN_42965.jpg
SOURCE: Hotels.com
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Taylor L. Cole, APR
Hotels.com North America
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