As a result, there are a number of options you can look into that will save you money in your pocket, yet still guarantee you a place to sleep at night. That extra money means more sightseeing and adventures for you during the day.

1.      Couch Surfing.

This is popular particularly with travelers who are in their early to late 20s. People with a love of travel across the globe happily provide their couch as a free place to sleep, in return for meeting new friends and learning about different countries.

If you haven’t been couch surfing before, printing out a list of couch surfing meet-ups that happen in your local area, and attending as many events as you can before you travel, is a great way to network and get connections on the site.

The more recommendations you have from fellow couch surfers, the easier it will be to find someone willing to let you stay for a few nights.

2.      Night Trains.

If you are going to be travelling by train often – which is particularly common if you are backpacking around Europe – then night trains can be a great way to save on a night’s accommodation.

They also mean you don’t waste a day sitting on a train: yes, the scenery can be beautiful from the train window during the day, but if you are travelling for 8 or 9 hours, a night train is best. It might not be the most comfortable option, but it means you do not waste a day on travel.

Sleeping in airports if you have a very early morning flight is also common, but you should be prepared to sleep on the floor – and don’t expect to have a very restful night!

3.      Airbnb

A great alternative to booking a hotel or hostel, you can use this site to rent a room in someone’s apartment.

Typically, it is a lot cheaper and your host will have a love of travelers and be happy to show you around or give you tips, or they will vacate the premises for the duration of your stay.

If you have a guest bedroom in your own home, you might like to consider renting it out yourself – a great way to make extra cash for your trip and to meet some interesting new people.

Accommodation is typically paid for in advance, but in the rare event you had difficulty getting the money owed, a debt collection agency would be able to advise you on what to do.

4.      Friends of Friends of Friends.

The world really is a small place. If you don’t mind crashing on a couch or sleeping on an airbed, then call upon your friends and find out if anyone knows someone who lives in the areas you are planning to visit.

If it is only a night or two that you need to stay, most people will be happy to oblige. Just be sure to be prepared to return the favour, and take along a gift of some sort – it’s only polite.

5.      Off-peak Accommodation.

If you are traveling during the winter or off-peak season, you will find accommodation prices decrease dramatically.

You also get the added bonus of queues being smaller for popular attractions, and fewer fellow tourists around to get in your way.

It might not be the summer vacation you had in mind, but it is a great way to get your travel fix at the cheapest price possible.

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The good place to view coral is Nual Beach on the southern part of the island. Laemtien Beach and Samae Beach is on the southwestern side; two tranquil and serene beaches that will delight sun worshippers. The water is nice and clean and the sand nice and golden. You can snorkel, jetski, parasail or banana boat near here. There is also a small shop selling souvenirs, and freshly cooked Thai food.

Known as Coral Island and covering an area of about 4 square kilometres, you spend the day swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing. Enjoy the abundant coral and underwater world, either from the glass-bottom boat or by diving in. Price includes travel to and from Pattaya, transfer by boat to Koh Larn and Thai lunch. There are many activities here for visitors to enjoy, some include para sailing, snorkeling, jet ski, banana boat, of course swimming in tropical waters, and there is even a shooting range located here.

Because the island is mountainous there are also some spectacular views for those that like to take a few snapshots. Coral Island is also very suited for bicycling and hiking, many bicycling events have been held here. Many movie production companies have used the island for movie shoots. There are many accommodations that will make you feel right at home here. Then there are the places to eat many right on the beach, serving up fresh, catch of the day sea food. Many visitors come to stay their entire vacation on Coral Island and return year after year, kind of a home away from home for some.

Sources: bangkok.com, virtualtourist.com

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The 320 themed guest rooms and luxury suites are decorated in a hip, vibrant style. Most of the rooms feature balconies with sea views and luxury suites that are designed and decorated in a hip and vibrant style, with each room featuring an oversized bed head of a famous rock ‘n’ roll personality.

With six restaurants and bars to choose from, guests will be spoilt for choice with the various outlets serving traditional Thai-Chinese, Japanese, Californian and Italian cuisines. The double-storey drum-shaped Hard Rock Cafe is the place to see and be seen as the party rages on every night with its resident band.

The Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya is also famous for its weekly Beach Foam-X Party that takes place at its own 2,000 sq/m free-form pool with its man-made sandy beach. The Beach Club also houses a state-of-the-art contemporary tropical spa and a gym.The hotel’s Hall of Fame is a popular venue for meetings and banquets.

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Whether you’re staying solo or with family and friends, there’s no other place you can enjoy the quintessential Rock ‘n’ Roll retreat than at Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya. Each hip room and cool suite exudes that magical music theme with oversized headboards of some of Rock ‘n’ Rolls brightest stars. Both smoking and non-smoking floors are available along with accessible rooms for our physically-challenged stars.

Relax around the poolside on one of the orange or blue sun loungers or rent a poolside cabana for the day. Let the Beach Club Crew entertain you with games and prizes or just take in the action from your lounger. The original and the best in Bangkok for over 10 years, the Hard Rock Café now brings rock ‘n’ roll culture to eastern Thailand. Located beside the Hard Rock Hotel and opposite the beach, taking pride of place, HRC serves up burgers, fries, colas and rock in large portions.

Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya Beach Road

Hard Rock Café
The original and the best in Bangkok for over 10 years now brings rock ‘n’ roll culture to eastern Thailand. Located beside the Hard Rock Hotel and opposite the beach, taking pride of place, HRC serves up burgers, fries, colas and rock in large portions. Flash your stage pass to walk right in. Open from 11.00 am till late for lunch, dinner and drinks. Live music from 10.00 pm onwards. And while you are there, take home a piece of Hard Rock history by visiting HRC’s merchandise shop.

Sources: hardrockhotels.net, agoda.com

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The resort has boutique Style rooms that cater to any individual or family arrangements. The estate covers more than 530 hectares of land and provides an impressive array of facilities that cater to active individuals, from biking, swimming, hiking, tennis, rugby to horseback riding. For guests who would like to relax, there are also spa facilities that offer Thai massage.

The resort also prides itself in being home to the country’s most complete and sophisticated equestrian center. The Horseshoe Point Riding Academy comprises a riding school and features all kinds of riding, including trail riding suitable to riders or all levels. Find more Information about The Horseshoe Point Resort Pattaya.

However, if you like to rest in room with the Hotel option, it also available for your choice. You can stay here like your own home with the restful. There are walkway around the resort that you can walk downhill and uphill for exercise in the resort’s garden.  For more information about pricing, just visit Moonlight on sea Resort.