BKK Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I am just trying to work out accommodation options. Do I want to spend more on accommodation and have more money for activities or do I want to stay somewhere really nice and do less?Are you an holiday snob or holiday bogan?I feel that I would like to be a holiday snob but my budget is much more holiday bogan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Claus Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 We save our flybuys/rewards points and use them on our holidays for food/fuel. It frees up money for more activities but the kids do get sick of eating lunch from Woolworths every dayIn terms of accommodation we tend to go the cheapest without compromising what we want ie. 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillipeppers Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I’m a holiday bogan but would love to be a snob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitmincepies Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 When we were younger the cheap accommodation was the way to go. As we get older our list of accommodation needs grows - but we usually get a house/villa rather than a hotel room. Our number one need seems to be space, number 2 is the ability to prepare food the kids will actually eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-song Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I think I’m middle of the road? I wouldn’t stay in a caravan park, but I’m a bit of a cheapskate when it comes to hotels. We do prefer to limit our eating out when on holidays, partially due to young kids and partially as it’s such a huge cost saver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seayork2002 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Both at times, but I never see the point in paying more for hotel just because it looks pretty.Yes for location, facilities, room service but as long as the bed is comfortable, tv works we get a kettle it is all we need so I am not paying more for better curtains and art on the wallI am happy to have share bathrooms if the place is quirky (has its own ghost)I love cabins in caravan parks nothing to do with price I just love them or staying in pubs and the outside motels it is just fun to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloFlo Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I think I’m middle of the road? I wouldn’t stay in a caravan park, but I’m a bit of a cheapskate when it comes to hotels. We do prefer to limit our eating out when on holidays, partially due to young kids and partially as it’s such a huge cost saver. A lot of caravan parks are like resorts these days with prices to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bornagirl Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 A comfy bed, no bed bugs and reasonably clean is all I ask. I don't like the beige nature of hotel rooms on the whole, although I appreciate there are places that are spectacular (I'm thinking of that clifftop room in Taormina). I do prefer self catering - at least a microwave and a gas jet as we're just not big eaters, and sometimes just want something simple. I use places like backyard granny flats/converted garages on airbnb a lot, because they're all so different (and some come with animals!). I'm happy to spend the money we save on accommodation, on plane and helicopter flights though, which can cost a month's mortgage. And local wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills Mum Bec Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Definitely a holiday bogan. For family holidays it's usually in our caravan (which is by no means a flash one) and if I'm going away with just the kids then I will usually use Airbnb or Stayz to find something that looks neat & tidy but not too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsLaurie Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Holiday snob to some extent. I don’t see much point in going away to be less comfortable than at home!Tend to prefer apartments these days, especially when the kids are with us. Being able to do basic toast in the morning when they wake up too early is very necessary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I'm somewhere in the middle with this one, as long as it's clean and tidy I'm not too fussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STBG 2 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Holiday bogan although with age I have more needs than I did when young and fit.My favourite holiday is in Seminyak in Bali...can't get more bogan than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintyBiscuit Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 If it’s all of us we tend to look at Airbnb type accomodation, or serviced apartments. So midway I guess?On the odd occasion I have a night to myself or DH and I have a night away, we are snobs. I want something far removed from my day to day so it’s easier to switch off. Deep soaking bathtubs, big cushy bed, delicious room service and ideally a nice view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannySmith Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Bogan, would like to be a snob but I’m just too tight to allow myself to be. Although we did splurge on our elopement/honeymoon, but I’m not sure if that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadwasathome Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 The first holiday DP and I went k. We stayed in on-site vans.We don’t stay in on-site vans any longer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Id like to be more of a snob but in the past it wasnt an option. I havent had many holidays, but just as happy in a cabin at a caravan park, or motel as a nice hotel. Im more about the activities though in future will probably spend a little more for comfort. Its all a step up from the tents and lack of toilet facilities we had on trips as kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laridae Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Bogan. Don’t care what the room is like, only going to sleep in it!Would much rather be out doing stuff than hanging around a fancy hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy2016 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Snob with a bogan budget. That’s why we don’t go anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Girl Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Definitely a snob, I love 5 star (,but don't get it often enough) but happily stay in a van park, but not camping. I used to love camping but my bladder+back insist on an inside toilet!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Givingitanothergo Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Bit of both I guess. I love fancy hotels but in typical bogan locations like Bali and Thailand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrick Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I don't like stress. I like comfort and clean but I don't need frills... so like 3 star? Not bogan, but not crazy, either.We tend to do both on a big overseas holiday if moving around a lot and do one great hotel then one not so great one (usually for the shorter stays). The better ones have more facilities which sometimes saves money, too.In Australia, we just go middle. Stayed at our first caravan park as adults last year (in a cabin) and kind of loved it- especially being able to go and play easily, so that might be our thing for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_F Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I guess by those standards holiday bogan but give me camping over any other type of holiday any day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chchgirl Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Honestly I'd just like a holiday at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seayork2002 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I love camping but not done for years (not counting scout cabins) we will go back to camping one day we say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splat Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 In the middle I guess. I need my accommodation to be clean and without shared toilets, so I don't camp but am OK with a cabin in a caravan park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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