With the advent online reservations, TripAdvisor, and Expedia, it has gotten easier and easier for travelers to book last-minute vacations and weekend getaways. And while it may be getting easier, it certainly isn’t getting better. Yes, you can sometimes find “deals,” but most often this is to the detriment of the traveler. Hands down, the best values can be had by booking early, often, and over the phone. Here’s why:
- The best rooms go first (how many innkeepers have their best booking room available for Valentine’s Weekend on the Saturday before?). And “best” can mean most expensive, but always means the room that packs the best value (maybe it’s the only room with its own porch in the summer, but the smallest room with a jacuzzi and fireplace in the winter; or maybe it just got renovated and the new pictures aren’t online yet). And at a time when everyone is traveling smarter, those best value rooms are a must!
- When you book early and over the phone, innkeepers have the opportunity to get to know you and your needs. That’s because when you’re booking a summer reservation in March, they have the time to talk to you and figure out which room or suite is going to suit you perfectly. Not to mention that that “perfect” room is probably available. Booking early means you won’t have to compromise on the amenities that are essential to giving you the best vacation possible. Not to mention, they may feel more inclined to throw in something special for that anniversary, birthday, or honeymoon celebration.
- Booking repeatedly at one place makes you special. You become a guest that we look forward to sharing our renovations with, that we think about when telling stories about favorite guests, and a guest that we check in with throughout the year. But as a repeat guest, you get the inside scoop on special packages, promotions, and steep discounts throughout the year. Don’t delete our newsletter now, you hear?
So while it may seem passe, pick up the phone for your next reservation, talk to the innkeepers, and let us make sure that your next getaway is absolutely perfect. And call early to make sure that you get the best bang for your buck and best experience imaginable in Kennebunkport. Because at the Maine Stay Inn we strive to make your getaway exceed all your expectations!
