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GEORGE BUSINESS NEWS - Travelling for leisure or business is supposed to be stress free and fun, especially when travelling to popular destinations in the Western Cape, from George to Cape Town. 

Achieving this entails paying particular attention to what really matters in order to have a successful trip. The list of important factors cannot be complete without considering choosing a good accommodation. 

Here’s what you should consider when choosing travel accommodation for business or leisure:

Activities - Do you plan on sightseeing all day, exploring the outdoors, or taking a day trip? Maybe you enjoy relaxing with a book or sipping your morning cup of coffee with a view. How often you plan to actually be where you’re staying is a large factor in choosing accommodation that will give you value for money when it comes to activities. If you plan to read by the pool and lounge on the beach during your vacation, perhaps you want accommodation that facilitates such activities.

Security - South Africa has an ongoing crime crisis. This makes security a key factor when choosing where you stay during your travel. Before choosing your place to stay, find out what security measures they have put in place. This could be in the form of armed response, security guards or even just alarm systems and secure perimeter walls, gates, doors and windows.

Amenities - Different accommodations come with different amenities and services. Check the amenities listed on websites featuring any George accommodation or booking engine carefully before committing. 

Hotels offer a variety of amenities like in-room dining, laundry, toiletry access, medical help, WiFi, airport transfers, and access to concierges who can facilitate booking and reservation processes. 

Apartment or home rentals might not guarantee WiFi, but they often include gestures from the host like homemade cake, wine, or a book of recommendations, in addition to basics like towels and linen. Lodges/bed and breakfast accommodations may not provide hotel luxury generally, but they do offer city maps, family-style breakfasts and dinners, and incredible discounts on activities like guided tours, bar crawls, adventure sports, or concerts.

Parking - If you are not driving to your destination, this shouldn’t be a problem, but if you are driving, then the accommodation facility should have good, secure parking. Different establishments have different parking facilities, so it’s important to find out what’s offered.

Affordability - Consider the total amount of money you are able and willing to spend during your travels. How much of that money do you want to allocate towards lodging and how much do you need for food and activities?  

If you have a lower budget, opt for lodges or a rented room in an apartment or home. If your budget is larger, splurge on a luxurious hotel experience or a home rental.

Food - Food is a constant whether you are home or away. You can indulge in the local cuisine or stick to what you are familiar with. If you have the time to prepare your own food, then consider the best of George self-catering for any vacation. A self-catering facility allows you the fun of preparing own preferred meals and eat at your own convenient time or the option of eating out.

Convenience - If you are on a leisure trip, make sure that your accommodation is located in the proximity of all the tourist locations and activities. If your accommodation is located at the centre of the city or town, it makes it easy for you to visit the all tourist places in less time. 

If you are visiting for a business trip, choose accommodation that is nearby to the main business centres or industrial centres of the city. Medical services, shopping malls and airport or railway station also should be near your accommodation.

The factors listed above, if well considered, will assist you to have a happy and memorable trip.

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