Web Site of the Week: TripAdvisor.com
Posted by: Christine Bulson
TripAdvisor.com claims that they are the largest travel site with more than 50 million monthly visitors through 18 brands including Airfarewatchdog.com, Cruisecritic.com, Smartertraveler.com, etc. I find that TripAdvisor is best for discovering what travelers say about specific hotels. In researching hotels I read the reviews on the site, then click on the hotel website and check availability and rates. You may do the same thing on TripAdvisor but I have discovered that the website of the hotels usually give more options for special rates and types of rooms. I also use the site for researching airlines and airfares. Again I get an idea of the airlines and fares but then choose a specific airline to book the flight. Recently TripAdvisor is including more replies from hotel staff when travelers comment negatively. Have a safe, happy, and restful vacation!
