Whenever we travel, we do not have the comfort of having our own roof under our heads. As if this is not bad enough, often times it is nearly impossible to choose a place to stay with all the options that are available nowadays. When there are 737 hotels in one city, and each hotel offers something different at their own unique price, which one do we choose?
The luxury of having Egyptian cotton as opposed to regular cotton is nice, but do we really need it? Some of these so-called luxuries were not a given several years ago. Things like hot water, soap, shampoo, deodorant, wash clothes and a fresh bed to sleep in were earned, not given. To me, a bed is a bed. As long as there aren’t any bed bugs in it, you will not hear an argument from me.
Super soft and comfy pillows and high thread count beds are nice to sleep on, but what happens when they’re SO nice you don’t want to get up? Your vacation will be ruined because you lay in bed all day playing on your phone instead of going out and enjoying your vacation. So, next time you go on vacation, think about sleeping on somebody’s couch (hopefully somebody you know) or in the back of your rented car. While you sleep in discomfort, your mind and your body will await the adventures that lie ahead! That and you will save money on hotel costs.
Hotels, and traveling for that matter can be very expensive. But, with the invention of credit cards, you can spend and spend away as long as you pay back that minimum payment per mouth, right? Sure, you’ll end up paying $300,000 on the $30,000 you spent due to the 30% interest rate per mouth charged by your bank, but the vacation will all be worth it in the end, RIGHT!? If you actually do this do not be surprised if your significant other leaves you for a CPA, or Certified Public Accountant. You know, someone who is actually good with money.
Next time you are looking at the thousands of hotel options within five miles of one another, make it easier for an optimist yet harder for a pessimist and rent a roomy and stylish SUV or truck instead! Your wallet will thank you, but your neck and back certainly won't.
