Hotels are considered good for tourists while the home stays are perfect option for the traveler. If you are thinking of heading for travelling and you are stuck which hotel to choose according to your budget. This article is for you, below I will write down why you should consider home stays over hotels if you are a frequent traveler.
What is a Home stay?
When a home is converted into a Hotel it is than considered as Home stay. The people who are travelling for the first time should definitely consider home stay as a good option because they are more comfortable, less crowded than hotels. But also they have some rules too. Home stays room service are also more personalized than hotels because of a few number of people staying there, while in hotels a few number of staff have to look on a large number of tourists.
The Proper authentic local food.
Home stay food menu is also 100% local authentic food. You can order the local food within the home stay. The food is like home and also is healthier than you might eat somewhere outside. The local ‘zaika’ (taste) can be found in the food.
In some home stays travelers can go in kitchen to see how their food is being cooked and also can help in cooking their own food. In most Home stays you can get a cook for the whole day and make him cook according to your wish.
Peace of mind.
Travelling is often done to explore and get out of the buzzing and stressed life of the city. For this Home stays have always been the best option. They are Medium sized and that’s why maximum of 10 people can stay at a time. You can also spend quality time with your family here.
Security.
If you are traveling solo and are looking for a secure place to stay than choose home stays, there you not only meet the families that might give you a handy advice but sometimes they also provide you with a car for your local travelling.
Easy on Budget.
Home stays are always a pocket friendly option. Home stays provide you with a lot more than only personal services. You can get into pool anytime or cook for yourself even at midnight, just like your own house. Sometimes Home stay even outshine hotels because services provided here are sometimes also not available in the hotels also. In addition to it, if you want a different experience choose home stay over hotels.
Special activities.
If you are staying in home stay all focus is kept on your comforts. They keep a close eye on you likes and dislikes while you stay there. Normally Hosts are very friendly and they keep arranging the activities according to your interest. The activities may vary from place to place for ex. – Coffee plantation in Coorg, Polo match in Rajasthan, exploring local villages and farms, picnic etc.
Your Home stay, Your Rules.
Staying in home stays doesn’t mean you will be bounded by the rules. With all the facilities available they also provide you the full freedom to enjoy the vacation the way you want.
Helping others while travelling.
What if you could help others while travelling, Doesn’t it sounds great? Homestays are run by the local families of the area so that they can earn their bread. These people construct their homes according the needs of the traveler and look after their every need while they stay. We help them in a way when we stay at their home stays.
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