Advantages And Disadvantages Of Airbnb

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In an ideal world, we would all be able to go wherever we want for as long as we please at no cost to ourselves. Unfortunately, the world we live in is far from ideal and crossing it almost always proves to be an expensive affair. Thankfully, a number of recent developments have managed to take some of the strain off the bank accounts of aspiring explorers everywhere. While the cost of flights remains as expensive as ever (if not more so), the rise of the internet has made accomodation relatively inexpensive, if not downright affordable. Airbnb, for example, has made it possible for backpackers and business people alike to secure accommodation in the properties of private citizens rather than shelling out hundreds upon thousands of dollars …show more content…

However, doing so is generally ill-advised and may lead to you booking a holiday for the sake of it, which will leave you with little more than a feeling of indifference towards your upcoming trip once the thrill of the booking has worn off. 2. Refer Friends - Airbnb encourages users to share the website with their friends, although in today’s world the vast majority of people are aware of the site and what it offers. When a friend makes an Airbnb booking through an invitation link you sent them, you will receive a certain amount of travel credit. This travel credit may then be combined with applicable promo codes to give you accommodation that is greatly reduced in price, if not entirely free. 3. Save Codes - I suppose this goes hand-in-hand with my earlier point about avoiding impulse booking. If you have managed to obtain an Airbnb promo code which does not have an upcoming expiry date, it is advisable to save it until you are traveling during a period when accommodation is in increased demand and therefore more expensive. A promo code will be greatly appreciated during the summer months, when accomodation the world over rises in price. A promo code will also come in handy if you are traveling to a location specific celebration, such as the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as local accommodation has been known to triple in price during such

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