Common Hotel Complaints

Our accommodations matter to us as travelers. We want to relax and enjoy all the comforts and amenities of home after a long day on our feet sight seeing and exploring top adventures. Understanding this, it is easy to see why top complaints in regards to travel often relate to accommodations. While there are any number of complaints which travelers may have, there are some which come up much more often than others. Take a closer look at these more common complaints so you can become informed and avoid these and other common complaints.

Wifi – While traveling, most people will tend to bring some sort of device which requires an internet connection. When we get back to our hotel that we are paying good money for, we may want to just jump on the internet and update our facebook, plan the next days trip or order some food and do it without having to login and pay a fee for it. Many hotels offer free wifi but if they don’t and you are not feeling the urge to pay another $20, you may have to go find an internet cafe nearby. Inconvenient yes; common yes; reason to complain; to many, the answer is yes.

Pillows and blankets – Most hotels are affordable for a reason. You may expect luxury, but unless you pay for it, you may not find it. For this reason, a common complaint are pillows and blankets. Of course you can easily avoid this complaint by bringing your own, your choice.

Barking dogs – As accommodations go out of their way to cater to the new pet friendly ways of the world, the pet people are pleased, however, the non pet people, perhaps not so pleased. No one wants to wake up to a barking dog, even if you are a pet person however, so, if you are not traveling with a pet and want to avoid this complaint, you may want to choose a hotel who does not cater to our four legged friends.

Not enough outlets – We are more and more reliant on electricity in our society today. Our phones, pads, books and laptops all require an outlet. Not enough outlets in a room is becoming much more common as our need for outlets increases so, the easiest way you can avoid this issue is by simply bringing along a power strip. Make sure if you are traveling abroad that you also bring a power converter as well.

What do you think? Do you have any complaints that have impacted your vacation experience? Share your stories with us.

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May 17, 2012 | 0 comments View Post

Tradewinds Vacations Complaints Part 2

How To Cope With Common Travel Complaints

Below are a list of some of the complaints which may adversely affect your vacation experiences as well as how to cope for dealing with these situations. Be more informed with reviews of complaints from Tradewinds Vacations.

Lost Passport – If you are traveling abroad and you lose your passport, the first thing you need to remember is to stay calm. Although it is important that you get it taken care of right away, staying calm is the first step to a solution. Second, you need to get to the nearest embassy and get help with reporting the incident and getting a new passport. To be better prepared, you should always carry with you a copy of your passport as well as having the necessary items for obtaining a replacement. These items include:

Passport photos
Photo ID
Proof of citizenship
Airline ticket
The correct forms and or a police report

Lost Luggage – If you are one of the unlucky few whose luggage gets lost when traveling, there are a few things you must deal with right away to ensure you get your money and or your items returned or at least reimbursed. You need to report it right away. It will also be helpful if you have with you, photo documentation of the contents of your baggage. To avoid issues with lost luggage, be sure to remove all old tags and clearly print your contact information.

Injury or Illness – Most of us will never expect to be affected by an illness or injury, however, if this does occur, it is of the utmost importance that you know what is and is not covered by your insurance. If you are traveling abroad, you need to check with your insurance to see if you will need supplemental insurance for your trip. If you do have an issue in regards to your health, you need to get to a hospital right away and ensure you get proper medical care. Research your destination and know all about emergency contact numbers as well as where the hospitals are located before you go. If you need help communicating, contact the nearest consulate or embassy.

Victim of Crime – If you become the victim of a crime, the first thing you need to do is report the incident to the local police and then go straight to the consulate or embassy for assistance. They will be able to better deal with the local authorities and assist you in getting any or all the help you will need.

Although there is no way to be completely exempt from having trouble and complaints while you travel, you can be aware and at least be able to know what to expect and how to better cope to help keep your trip from being completely ruined. Prepare ahead, know how to deal with common complaints and what to look for and you can enjoy your vacation more. Tradewinds Vacations reviews complaints and travel tips to help you be a more informed traveler.

May 16, 2012 | 0 comments View Post
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