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Hotel Laos What Are 2011’s Top Picks?

Are you in the fortunate position of jetting off to Asia soon, and are looking for some great Hotel Laos? Look no further. With the ideas and suggestions you are about to read, you’ll have absolutely no problem choosing the best place to stay that suits your individual needs. There are some specific things you need to think about. Whatever you do, don’t just take my advice as the utter and completel truth. You need to research lots of different sources – on and offline – to get a balanced view. My opinion is all that I can offer – everyone filters information through the lens of their own life Budget is your first priority. After all, overspend here and you may have to forego other treats. This is fine if that’s what you want – problems crop up when your choices lead you into situations that you were unaware of. Don’t get caught outThere are no right or wrong solutions when it comes to this, so just take what comes to mind – don’t deny your own needs!The next stage is finding your perfect hotel in this area is a bit more fun: visualise your perfect Laotian hotel! What would your room be like? Imagine it now. Is there a porter? 24 hour room service? Once you’ve done this, make a note of which features are truly important to you. Of course you might not be able to have them all, but at least you’ll be aware of what you’d be willing to go without in order to enjoy something different. Example: the best part of your hotel daydream is the swimming pool, and you realise you’d prefer a rural hotel with pool than daily excursions.Think about the core purpose of your holiday. On first glance you might think you’re going to Laos on a sightseeing tour. But wait a minute. Say you booked the holiday while relaxing at Christmas, but by the time you land you’re actually very stressed. In this state sight seeing can be nothing but another source of stress. What you might really need is somewhere to relax, rather than a hotel on the tourist trail. Now you’ve laid the groundwork, here comes the enjoyable bit – browsing the web and seeing which Hotel Laos you fancy. Look at several websites, keeping the list you’ve made in the previous step. Make sure the websites own testimonials are backed up by real independent reviews. Who do you know who has been to Laos? Where do they recommend? Where would they avoid? If you aren’t so lucky to know other travellers to the area, then you’ll have to rely on TripAdvisor. A rule of thumb: generally the greater the number of reviews, the more balanced and objective a view you get.You may well want a hotel that reflects the spirit of Laos itself. If you have the budget and you’re set on staying in Luang Prabang then a very creative idea is to choose somewhere that reflects the explosions of color you see everyday in the town – the burnt sienna of the monk’s robes and the masses of frangipanis everywhere. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountains. In fact the tourist industry’s slogan is “simply beautiful” – so try to find a room with a simple design. So there you have it – some useful pointers to choosing the best Hotel Laos for your next trip. Hopefully it will prevent any major catastrophes! Also, what bad holiday experiences have you suffered? What can you take away from these? These bad times often teach us alot – or at least it is if you learn from it.

Luang Prabang to Singapore $2780 Travel to Cambodia’s remarkable Angkor Wat, Experience the chaos of bustling Bangkok, Hop between pristine Malaysian islands, Be amazed by Singapore’s modern design, Visit Luang Prabang’s beautiful temples

Xi’an to Luang Prabang $2330 Chill out in Laos’ historic Luang Prabang, Explore the remote Nam Ha National Park, Join pilgrims to visit China’s Emei Shan , Try a spicy Sichuan hot pot, Come face-to-face with giant pandas in Chengdu, Visit China’s famous Terracotta Warriors

Luang Prabang to Xi’an $2330 Chill out in lovely Luang Prabang, Explore the remote Nam Ha National Park, Join pilgrims at Emei Shan , Sample a spicy Sichuan hot pot, Come face-to-face with pandas in Chengdu, Visit China’s famous Terracotta Warriors

Singapore to Luang Prabang $2860 Shop up storm in Singapore, See the sights of Kuala Lumpur city, Laze on an idyllic Penang beach, Snorkel in the warm waters of Thailand’s Krabi, Tour Bangkok’s maze of markets, Be awed by the ancient temples of Angkor in Siem Reap , Watch the sun sink below the horizon at Phu Si in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang to Bangkok $1510 Dive into the chaos of Bangkok, Visit Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields, Explore Thailand’s remote Isan region, Visit Phnom Penh’s dynamic restaurant strip, Sisowath Quay, Travel through rural Cambodia from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, Watch the sun set over Angkor Wat, See French and Asian cultures collide in Vientiane, Explore well-preserved Khmer temples, Chill out in laidback Luang Prabang