When planning, one of the key issues is booking the right one. Unfortunately, during the May weekend, especially in cities and resorts popular with tourists, accommodation prices can reach exorbitant amounts, which prompts some travelers to look for more affordable alternatives. However, in a sea of offers, we must be careful not to
One of the basic safety rules is to book accommodation through trusted sources. By choosing proven websites, we minimize the risk of falling into the trap of fraudsters. However, when booking accommodation on well-known websites, we still need to be vigilant and avoid making hasty decisions.
Before making a reservation, it is worth examining the offer thoroughly. One of the most important aspects worth paying attention to is . It is worth checking what other travelers say about the facility and its conditions. Then we should check its location and look for information about it on the Internet – many hotels and guesthouses are marked on Google maps, where we can also see opinions about a given place.
In addition, we have to read some hosts and apartment owners sometimes ask for rent. If this does not suit us, it is better to look for a place that will meet our expectations.
If we want to be sure that we will not be cheated, it is worth choosing offers from hosts who agree to pay on the spot. Never agree to make a payment outside the booking portal, e.g. by clicking on a link sent to us in the chat. We should never send sensitive data such as:
Scammers cleverly try to manipulate tourists by offering them a lower price if they book an offer outside the official platform. Sometimes they specially cancel our reservation, claiming that they have their own reservation forms with additional data verification, and then ask us for additional data, e.g. a credit card.
It is also worth choosing. If the host asks us to send him data, we can still cancel our reservation and look for other accommodation.
Well-known portals offer the opportunity to communicate with the owner of a given accommodation on Scammers usually avoid this solution and offer to transfer the conversation, e.g. to WhatsApp or e-mail. If we get such an offer, a red flag should go off.
Sometimes offers with attractive prices appear on popular booking platforms, marked as new ads. They usually have a much lower price because they do not have any reviews yet. Even though in many cases this way we can actually find great offers, sometimes
Unfortunately, the lack of opinions translates into the inability to verify the authenticity of the offer. Then, if we decide to book it, let's ask if we can
If something raises our doubts, it is worth being vigilant and following a few important tips:
- : Before making a reservation, carefully review all offer details and photos of the property. Make sure the description and booking conditions are clear and understandable.
- If an offer seems suspicious, look for opinions from other users on the Internet. This may help you see if anyone has used this accommodation before and what their experience was.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the property owner. A real owner should be able to answer all your questions and give you confidence in your booking. We can also ask the owner for a telephone number, then it is worth checking whether the area code corresponds to the country to which we are traveling.