I previously wrote about search engines and advised that it was
necessary to consider the source of the information provided. While researching
a destination prior to arrival helps to build your anticipation. The amount of
information available on different websites is extensive and can be over
whelming. Simple hotel inquiries often generate pages of results. The nature of
the internet means that it might not be edited for accuracy and a passengers
expectation my not match the service purchased. Filtering out unnecessary
information aids in travel planning and dealing with trusted suppliers reduces
the risk of unmet expectations.
The reservation systems I subscribe to allow me to filter the
results by location, price or property type. One booking engine allows me to
look for hotels based on a location's postal code, price or distance from an
attraction. From there I can browse sites that map out the hotel locations or
link into traveller reviews.
